Poetry Puzzle

Submitted By

Vasiliki Aivaliotis, Instructor, Hay River CLC, Aurora College

Best Practices Supported

• Instruction
• Learning Materials

Curriculum Links

• ALBE English

What You Need

• 45 rectangles of coloured construction paper pre-cut into 5” x 8” inch pieces with a variety of different words and/or letters (prefixes and suffixes) printed on them
• Sticky tack (to attach construction paper to the wall)
• Writing paper and pens

How It Works

This practice can be used in any English class. It is a good way to introduce poetry or a good idea to deconstruct poetry for meaning and for poetic devices. It supports learners who feel hesitant about writing/deconstructing their own poetry.