Adults/University, Grades 9 - 12

Essaying—from Broadsides to Flash

This lesson teaches students to generate flash creative nonfiction using a portfolio of broadsides,

Adults/University, Grades 9 - 12

Translating the Image into Poetry

This lesson gives students ways to translate images into poetry.

Adults/University, Grades 6-8, Grades 9 - 12

Exploring the Overlap in Visuals and Poetics

This lesson helps students conceive of original visual art pieces based on a poem.

Adults/University, Grades 9 - 12

Versioning & Poetic Choices: Playing with the Stereoscope

This lesson helps students understand the import of artistic choices in poems, even small ones.

Grades 6-8, Grades 9 - 12

Using Broadsides to Create Classroom Atmosphere and Inspiration

Melissa Fite Johnson shares the amazing Broadsided classroom she created for her students. Melissa also gives us insight into its inspiration.

Adults/University, Grades 9 - 12

Threading a Poem (Literally and Figuratively)

This is a generative lesson that helps writers develop fresh image pools and vocabulary through manipulating poetic threads.

Adults/University, Grades 9 - 12

Context Across Time

This is a generative lesson that helps guide writers through using an external/national/global event from their past to inform both their past and present understandings of their world.

Adults/University, Grades 6-8, Grades 9 - 12, Incarcerated Students

Use the Broadsided Anthology

Inspiration for teachers of art, creative writing, and more in this beautiful collection of broadsides, interviews, and on-the-street photos. Discounts for educators.

Adults/University, Grades 1 - 5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9 - 12

Make a “Lit Wall”

Make your own “Lit Wall” of broadsides using plywood and wheat paste. Step by step instructions and inspirational images!