If you teach poetry in your middle school ELA class, you know it can be a struggle. Kids often go into your poetry lessons with the attitude that poems are not interesting, they are hard to write, and that it’s too difficult to understand poems. The answer? Start with songs for poetry analysis. Since I’ve never met a middle schooler who hasn’t obsessed over music, this is the easiest way to hook your kids and teach them some important poetic devices.
We will discuss:

• General tips for using songs for poetry analysis
• 10 familiar and motivating songs to use in your middle school classes
• A list of poetic devices that each song uses
• Ideas for activities for each song

Let's connect!

• Subscribe: Get updates and free products when you subscribe
• Facebook Group: Middle School Language Arts Teacher
• Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school
• Info on products: Follow me on TPT
• My website: www.allinonemiddleschool.com
• My TPT Store: All in One Middle School - TPT
• Email: [email protected]

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Join the All in One Middle School Membership!
• Poetry Activities for Middle School
• “Poetry Analysis for Middle School in 4 Easy Steps”
• Free Poetry Analysis Sheet
• Free Poetry Discussion Questions
• My YouTube Channel – FREE lessons where I teach your class, plus First Chapter Fridays!
• One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons
• Teaching Writing Workshop Course
• Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group