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How to Write a “Backward” Poem ActivityHow to Write a “Backward” Poem Activity
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Poetry4kids
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3rd - 8th
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How to Write a “Backward” Poem

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This How to Write a “Backward” Poem activity also includes:
  • Poetic Terms Dictionary for Kids
  • Rhyming Dictionary for Kids
  • Rhyming Words Lists
  • Poem
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If you like poetry, wait till you try backward poetry! Young writers read Shel Silverstein's "Backward Bill" before writing their own funny poems that are full of backward imagery and phrasing.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

poetry, poetic forms, humor, poetry writing

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Work on the poem during a school-wide Backward Day, or when working on counting backward
  • Play the video for learners as an introduction to the poetry lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires access to the Internet

Pros

  • Provides definitions of poetry basics
  • Straightforward instruction is simple and encouraging

Cons

  • None

Common Core

W.3.10 W.4.10 W.5.10 W.6.10 W.7.10 W.8.10

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