for inspiration and ideas
You can use 'backward poems' to motivate your students during poetry writing. In a 'backward poem', everything is done in reverse order. Click on the 'Poetry4Kids' website to:
Check out The Poetry Book for more great poetry ideas.
for inspiration and ideas
Drawing inspiration from unexpected visitors
Focus: using photos of unexpected visitors to develop a Quick Write activity or a narrative writing lesson
Includes: a lesson plan (slide presentation)
Focus: adding details