In the corner Poem

Suggested grades (Canada): Grade 2; ELL, grade 3; ESL, elementary

This educational resource includes:

• Original “In the corner” poem by Kim T. Harrison
• Pre- and post-reading questions
• Choice of 3 post-reading activities
• Printable worksheets for all activities, including points for assessment purposes
• PowerPoint with audio embedded, Google Slides
• Audio of poem
• Video of poem

Curriculum tie-ins: Math: 2D shapes; Science: animals (species, differences, homes/habitats); Language/Skills: poetry, inference, critical thinking

I hope you find this resource useful. If you have any comments or feedback on the resource, please let me know. I’d love to hear from you.

Watch a video of the “In the corner” poem here:

Listen to an audio recording of the “In the corner” poem here, read by the poet:

Download a PowerPoint version of the resource (the audio is embedded in the PowerPoint):

Download a PDF, black & white, printable version of the resource:

Make a copy of the Google Slides version of the resource:

Please note: you will be prompted to save the Google Slides as a “copy” when you click on the link below.

Happy teaching!

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