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There are two sets of task cards each included in this resource. The first set includes 8 task cards. This set is designed for students to help them pre-read a poem. The second set includes 32 task cards that are ideal for analyzing a poem in more depth.

Included in this resource are four sets of student directions for differentiation. These directions work for groups or individuals. Furthermore, one set of directions adds more rigor by requiring students to support their answers with a quote from the text.

This resource also includes two different answer recording sheets, and suggested ways to use task cards in the classroom.

Additional Task Card Resources

This resource is sold as a secured PDF file. There is a complete listing of questions in the preview.

Included in this resource are four sets of student directions for differentiation. These directions work for groups or individuals. Furthermore, one set of directions adds more rigor by requiring students to support their answers with a quote from the text.

This resource also includes two different answer recording sheets, and suggested ways to use task cards in the classroom.

Additional Task Card Resources

Additional Poetry Resources

This resource includes the SMARTePlans digital task cards as well as the traditional paper task cards.

Additional Task Card Resources

This resource includes the following items:

• teacher instructions for classroom use
• 12 annotating poetry task cards
• a one-pager annotating poetry recording page

These annotating poetry task cards can be used over and over again throughout the school year, and they are an ideal addition to any classroom station activity!

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Included in this Blackout Poetry teaching resource:

• a 19-slide instructional presentation in both PowerPoint and Google Slides formats to teach students how to create a blackout poem
• teacher instructions
• an assignment sheet
• blackout poetry rubric
• link to a digital (editable) blackout poetry rubric

Teaching blackout poetry as part of your poetry unit is a simple and effective way to engage students in poetry. This lesson comes complete with blackout poetry instructions It is a fun and engaging activity to incorporate in your secondary ELA classroom. Engaging students in found poetry/blackout poetry is the perfect activity for National Poetry Month!