Lesson Plan
University of Oregon

Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Diamante Poems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage young scholars in writing diamante poems. Examples of diamante poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for...
Lesson Plan
University of Oregon

Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Name Poems

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing personal poems. Examples of personal poems are provided. A template is also included as a graphic organizing support for students.
Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Poets and Puppets: Learning English

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Use these how-toos to help English Language Learners with speaking and writing. Using poetry and role playing with puppets unleashes creativity.