Helping students move from short, basic sentences to richer, more descriptive writing doesn’t have to be daunting. A Parts of Speech Menu can make all the difference! Read to find out how you can help your students turn a $5 sentence into a $15 sentence with my fun Parts of Speech Menu.

The words, "We're starting a poetry unit," are probably not going to be met with applause in your classroom. The response is more likely to be a combination of groans, eye-rolls, and slumping in seats. I mean, there are always a few kids who are pumped for poetry, but overall, poetry isn't popular. Here's what I did to make poetry more fun in my classroom, and I'll bet your students will love it too!