The Academy of American Poets presents poetry lesson plans, most of which align with Common Core State Standards, and all of which have been reviewed by our Educator in Residence with an eye toward developing skills of perception and imagination. We hope they will inspire the educators in our community to bring even more poems into your classrooms!
Lesson Plans for Spring
Celebrate warmer weather, the departure of winter, and the beginning of spring with these lesson
Lesson Plans about Family
The following lesson plans feature poems poems exploring many different kinds of family relations
Lesson Plans about Social Justice
The following lesson plans feature poems exploring the themes of social justice, identity, and human rights.
Lesson Plans about the Environment
Browse this selection of lesson plans featuring poems about the environment, nature, and science.
Poetry Lesson Plans about History
Browse poetry lesson plans featuring poems about many different aspects of American and world his
Lesson Plans by Theme
Find poetry lesson plans organized by theme, occasion, and class subject, including lesson plans featuring poems about social justice, the environment, and many other topics.
Lesson Plans about Politics
The following lesson plans feature poems and activities related to politics, America, the electio