Today I Wrote this Poem

This Creative Writing Prompts worksheet features a clever poem titled “Today I Wrote this Poem” from the book My Hippo Has the Hiccups, which humorously describes a student’s concerns about their poem lacking various poetic elements, only to receive unexpected praise. The activity includes creative writing prompts that encourage students to reflect on personal experiences related to the poem’s themes. This exercise enhances reading comprehension, promotes self-reflection, and encourages creative writing. Suitable for grades 3-5, it offers an engaging way to explore themes of self-doubt, unexpected success, and the joy of creative expression, while also introducing various poetic terms and concepts in a lighthearted context.

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Grade Level: Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Worksheet Type: Creative Writing Prompts