From Groans to Giggles: Making Poetry Fun for Grades 3–5



Do your students groan when you introduce poetry? You’re not alone. But poetry doesn’t have to be intimidating or boring—it can be hilarious, mysterious, and even a little dramatic. That’s why I created Poetry With Personality—a themed poetry pack designed to flip those groans into excitement.



Product Breakdown
This resource includes:

  • 16 original poems across 4 themes: Silly & Fun, Spooky & Mysterious, Dramatic & Emotional, and Nature & Imagination

  • Comprehension task cards (multiple choice + short response)

  • Creative writing and drawing prompts

  • Anchor charts for figurative language and tone/mood

  • Answer keys and flexible teaching suggestions



Classroom Use Ideas

  • Use one theme per week as a mini poetry unit

  • Great for early finishers, small group rotations, or sub plans

  • Let students illustrate their responses to connect poetry and art

Teaching Tips

  • Print poems at half-size and create a poetry flipbook

  • Use the tone/mood anchor chart to practice oral fluency with expression

  • Assign spooky poems in October or dramatic ones around Valentine’s Day!

Poetry shouldn’t be painful—for teachers or students. Let Poetry With Personality bring life, laughter, and learning into your classroom.

👉 Grab the full poetry pack here on TPT!




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