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Learn about slam poetry, a dynamic performance art that combines poetry with emotion and energy. Discover its history and how it differs from traditional poetry.
Explore Somewhere in America by Belissa Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya Allen—a powerful slam poem addressing societal issues, gender violence, and injustice.
Explore Pocket-Sized Feminism by Blythe Baird, a powerful slam poem on gender equality, trauma, and self-advocacy. A must-read for feminist and social justice discussions.
Discover "OCD" by Neil Hilborn, a powerful slam poetry example that explores love and mental health. Perfect for teaching poetic expression and performance poetry.
Explore "The Type" by Sarah Kay, a powerful slam poem about self-worth, identity, and empowerment. Perfect for classroom discussions on poetry and gender roles.
Explore "Touchscreen" by Marshall Davis Jones, a powerful slam poem about digital life, social media, and human connection. Great for thought-provoking discussions.
Explore What Kind of Asian Are You by Alex Dang, a powerful slam poem on identity, stereotypes, and cultural expectations. Great for classroom discussions on race.
Explore slam poetry with "Hair" by Elizabeth Acevedo—an expressive, cultural poem that sparks critical thinking and classroom discussion on identity and race.
Dive into identity, language, and cultural pressure in “Translated Disney” by Diksha Bijlani—a moving slam poem about English in post-colonial India.
Explore "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" by Sabrina Benaim, a compelling slam poetry piece on mental health, emotions, and self-expression.
Discover "Shrinking Women" by Lily Myers, a thought-provoking slam poem about gender roles, societal expectations, and self-identity. Perfect for classroom discussions.
Explore What Teachers Make by Taylor Mali, a passionate slam poem defending educators and their impact. A great resource for discussions on education and respect.
Introduce students to slam poetry with “Mathematical Blues” by Nikoli—a creative take on school life, math frustration, and youthful expression.
Explore themes of vulnerability and identity in “Fight For Love” by Andrea Gibson—a heartfelt slam poem about queer love and emotional intimacy.
Read the poem 'Wayne the Stegosaurus' and answer the questions.
Read the poem Welcome Back to School and then answer the questions.
Autumn is the Time of Year
Read the poem below 'All My Great Excuses' and fill in the gaps with the past simple tense of the verb in brackets.
Underline the correct spelling of the word in brackets to complete the rhyme
Analyze Neil Hilborn’s poem OCD with this student worksheet. Explore slam poetry, mental health themes, and figurative language. Ideal for Grades 8–12.
It's raining It's pouring The old man is : snoring . Although I am a wormI never used to wiggle 'Cas when my tummy rubbed the floor It always made me ...................: giggle. Row, row row your boatgently down the stream if you see a crocodile don't forget to ....................: scream. I've a cat named VestersAnd he eats all day! He always wants to lay around And never wants to ...........: play. I heard that when you go outside you need to wear a mask I'm not sure what the reason is I didn't think to ................: ask. How many stanzas does this poem have: 4. How many lines does this poem have: 8. Which rhyming words are found in this poem: cat and fat. How many stanzas are in this poem: 2. Choose all the rhyming pairs: . What is the theme of this poem: It is about a cat who is very fat.. Choose all the words that repeat in the poem: are. What is the theme of the poem: It about all names being special.
Underline the correct missing word in brackets to complete each rhyme.
I Eat Spaghetti with a Spoon
Read the poem 'My Invisible Dragon' and answer the questions.
Underline the correct spelling of the word in brackets to complete the rhyme.
Read the poem My Sheep Is Being Sheepish and then answer the questions.
Analyze Rudy Francisco’s poem Scars with this student worksheet. Ideal for Grades 9–12 to explore love, pain, humor, and healing through slam poetry.
A poetry elements matching worksheet that teaches students terms like stanza, rhyme, imagery, rhythm, and alliteration—perfect for Grades 4–6 poetry lessons.
What is happening in the poem? Describe the mood or the tone of the poem.
Teach poetry basics with this interactive worksheet! Includes questions about free verse, stanzas, imagery, and types of poems. Perfect for classrooms.
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