Teaching Made Practical is having its first ever limerick writing contest! It’s easy…have your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students write their own original limerick, and submit it for it a chance for them to win! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will all receive a prize – and their teacher will win a prize as well!Limerick Contest Rules Entrants …
2022 Haiku Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Teaching Made Practical 2022 Haiku Contest!Thanks to all who participated! I enjoyed reading through all of the thoughtful haiku so much, that I decided to host a limerick contest in the spring of 2023! You can make sure you are notified of any upcoming contests by signing up to my newsletter. You can do …
2022 Haiku Poetry Contest for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Students
The contest is now closed. Winners are in the process of being chosen, and will be announced by December 1st. Teaching Made Practical is having its first ever poetry writing contest! It’s easy…have your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade students write their own original haiku, and submit it for it a chance for them to win! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place …
Best Haiku Poetry Books for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Kids
Haiku poems are short, making this form of a poetry great for introducing 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students to poetry. Sometimes poetry can be overwhelming, but the list of haiku books for kids below are perfect for a non-scary introduction. This form of poetry is about using precise language to describe a brief moment in time or an insightful …
Haiku Examples for Teaching Poetry in Upper Elementary
Haiku’s unique form and structure make it an ideal form of poetry to teach to upper elementary students. Haiku are short, which will keep students (and teachers!) from getting overwhelmed. The haiku examples below follow the generally agreed upon rules of haiku: 3 lines a 5-7-5 syllable pattern precise language to describe a moment in time about nature Use the …
Introducing Poetry to 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Using Poetry Slams
Introducing poetry to your 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade classroom soon? The tips below can help you make sure this is an enjoyable experience for both you and your students! Written by Guest Blogger Patsy Johnson Hello, my name is Patsy Johnson, a guest writer for Teaching Made Practical. I have taught grades 2-8 throughout my teaching career, and one …