Writing Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Writing a Ballad Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 6-9 on writing a ballad. Students learn how a ballad tells a story in song-like stanzas, answer eight questions, then plan their own. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Writing a Ballad, poetry writing
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A ballad is a story-telling poem written in short stanzas, often with a repeated refrain. This worksheet teaches the features of a ballad and guides students to plan one of their own.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the ballad with labeled examples. Section A has eight questions about the form. Section B on page 2 has four planning tasks.
Page 3 is a complete answer key with answers and sample responses. The worksheet pairs well with the Writing a Sonnet and Plot Structure worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the features of a ballad.
Answer the eight questions in Section A on page 1.
Plan your own ballad in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Rhyme Scheme Worksheet for more on rhyme.
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Writing a Ballad Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 6-9 on writing a ballad. Students learn how a ballad tells a story in song-like stanzas, answer eight questions, then plan their own. A complete answer key is included.
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