Just start with a question like, “How much snow did we have…” or “How cold was it…” This is perfect for intermediate and middle school students who love to stretch the truth. They are also a fun way to teach hyperbole. Weather poems are a great way to focus on word choice and imagery because there are so many great ways for us to describe the weather - and so many unusual and interesting weather events. We are constantly trying to get our students to write more descriptively! We harp on them about word choice! “Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening” by Robert Frost.“Bed in Summer” by Robert Louis Stevenson.“Here Comes Summer” by Shel Silverstein.The poem can take any form from haiku to sonnet. You can write a poem about anything - the weather is no exception! ![]() Use what’s happening outside your classroom to engage students in meaningful writing activities that use engage the use of descriptive writing, vivid language and sensory details - What’s a weather poem? No matter the time of year, the weather can be a source of distraction (“I see a snowflake!”) or inspiration. There is one thing we can agree on…the weather outside our classroom windows can be fascinating! Why will your students love writing weather poems? Home » Writing » How to write weather poems Writing How to write weather poems
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