November A Poem Each Week

The busy time of the year is here.  There is so much to do.  So, how do you fit it all in AND still enjoy the season?

Poetry is a great way to get to the standards and celebrate this time of year.  Here are a few ideas:

Use Poetry in Your Literacy Center

The FREE November A Poem Each Week has arrived! Poetry is great for read alouds and introducing and reviewing standards.

This month focuses on four Thanksgiving poems by Jack Prelutsky.

Ate Too Much

Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Turkey Shot Out of the Oven

The First Thanksgiving

The discussions and activities give students a chance to connect the poems to themselves and the world around them.  Students also make connections to healthy choices, graphing weather, and learning the history of the First Thanksgiving.

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Each of these poems can be easily found in your school or local library. Many of these poems used can be found with an online search as well.

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It’s Thanksgiving by Jack Prelutsky

Something Big Has Been Here by Jack Prelutsky

Use these FREE resources to get your students talking about poetry. These are great fillers for read alouds, end-of-the day, and winding down from recess. Great for K-5th grade.  Want to use more poems in this book?

Try this FREE Poetry Close Read for ANY poem.

Want more poetry for November?

This November Poetry Literacy Center has 4 poems for the month.  (Election Day, Veteran’s Day, Gratitude, and Thanksgiving).  Each week has 4 different activities for students to engage with the poem.  The activities include close reads, informational text paired texts, writing poetry, written response, comprehension questions, art creation, and more.

This Veteran’s Day Paired Text and Close Read lesson is included in the November Poetry Literacy Center, but is also available separately.  Included: Poem, Informational Passage, Close Read, Comprehension Questions, Bio Poem Lesson (with Template), and Written Response (Thank You Letter).

Still looking for additional November Ideas? Try these:

Turkey Trouble: A Writing Lesson on Point-of-View

Get a head start on December with the FREE December A Poem Each Week

Christmas Read Aloud Bundle

Pearl Harbor Paired Passages 

December Poetry Literacy Center

 

 

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