Roll a Poem Game
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Roll a Poem Game" is written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade (Ages 8-11). It also works a grade below or above: younger children can use it with an adult reading it aloud, and older ones as a quick refresher.
5 pages in this set
Roll a poem game for 3rd to 5th grade: roll a die to pick a poem form and a topic, then plan, draft and write a final copy on the pages. Part of our Poetry Month holiday activities collection.
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How do I use this resource?
Children need 1 die and a pencil and can play alone or with a partner. Use it as a writing center game during Poetry Month.
What students will practice
- Helps 3rd to 5th grade students read, write and perform poems during Poetry Month, from rhyme and syllables to haiku and cinquain.
- Practices counting, matching or problem solving through a game or puzzle with clear directions.
- Made for 3rd to 5th grade, and prints on US Letter paper for a lesson, a center or home.
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FAQ
How do I use the Roll a Poem Game?
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Children need 1 die and a pencil and can play alone or with a partner. Use it as a writing center game during Poetry Month.
What is the Roll a Poem Game?
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Four pages after the cover. Page 1 has the directions and two roll charts, Poem Form (haiku, acrostic, couplet, cinquain, limerick, shape poem) and Topic (a rainy day, my favorite food, a pet, outer space, a best friend, the ocean). Page 2 is a 6-round roll record, page 3 is a plan and draft page with form rules and a brainstorm box, and page 4 is a final copy page with a picture box.
Can I use the Roll a Poem Game at home and in the classroom?
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Yes. We made it for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade holiday activities, and it works the same at home or at school. Families print it for one child and keep it where they will use it every day. Teachers print a copy per student or one for the whole room, whichever the day needs.
How many 3rd Grade to 5th Grade Poetry Month resources are there?
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27 printable resources, all free to preview. There are 47 Poetry Month resources in all, from Kindergarten to 5th Grade, gathered on our Poetry Month activities page. Downloads are included with a ClassWeekly free trial, and every page prints on standard 8.5 x 11 paper.
What age are Poetry Month resources for?
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These are written for 3rd Grade to 5th Grade students, roughly ages 8-11. Many teachers also use them a grade up for review or a grade down as an extension, so use the preview to judge the fit for a particular child.
Can I use these Poetry Month resources for homeschool?
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Yes. Nothing here assumes a classroom of 25, so they work the same one-to-one at the kitchen table as they do in a 3rd Grade to 5th Grade classroom, a learning center, or a tutoring session.
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Resource Details
| Grade | 3rd Grade to 5th Grade |
| Subject | Resources |
| Topic | Holiday Activities |
| Pages | 5 pages |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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