Writing Worksheet · Grades 6–9
Writing a Prose Poem Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 6-9 on writing a prose poem. Students learn how a prose poem reads like poetry but is written as a paragraph, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 6–9
Skill Focus
Writing a Prose Poem, poetry
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A prose poem is written in paragraph form with no line breaks but reads like poetry, using imagery, rhythm, and figurative language. This worksheet teaches the form and has students plan one, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box defines eight terms with examples. Section A has eight short-recall items. Section B on page 2 has four planning steps.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Writing a Free Verse Poem and Imagery worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the terms.
Answer the eight questions in Section A on page 1.
Plan your prose poem in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Writing a Free Verse Poem Worksheet for more practice.
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Writing a Prose Poem Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 6-9 on writing a prose poem. Students learn how a prose poem reads like poetry but is written as a paragraph, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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