English /Writing /Poetry

Browse our collection of poetry worksheets and other resources aimed at helping teach the use of different poetic devices such as alliteration, onomatopoeia, personification, rhyme, similes and metaphors. This collection of resources helps explain these poetic devices and give learners the opportunity to practise their use.

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‘Red Beast’ Comprehension

A level 4 reading passage and comprehension set.

‘Football Up Above’ Comprehension

A level 3 reading passage and comprehension set.

‘Time for a Walk’ Comprehension

A level 3 reading passage and comprehension set.

Rhyming Pattern: Drink Stall

Read the poem, identify the rhyming pattern and answer the comprehension questions.

Rhythm & Rhyme: Bingo

Read the poem and answer questions about the rhythm and rhyming pattern.

Complete the Rhymes: Bingo

Choose the correct words that follow the rhyming pattern to complete the poem.

Rhyming Pattern: Bingo

Read the poem, identify the rhyming pattern and answer the comprehension questions.

Rhyming Couplets: Nature (1)

Use the word bank to write rhyming couplets about nature (early and middle years).

Rhyming Couplets: Nature (2)

Use the word bank to write rhyming couplets about nature (middle and upper years)

Rhyming Couplets: Food (1)

Use the word bank to write rhyming couplets about food (early and middle years).

Rhyming Couplets: Food (2)

Use the word bank to write rhyming couplets about food (middle and upper years).

Rhyming Couplets: Animals (1)

Use the word bank to write rhyming couplets about animals (early and middle years).