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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Free Verse

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Short encyclopedia article from Wikipedia that defines and gives historical context to free verse poetry. Although no examples are given, there are links to related topics available.
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Handout
Other

How the Language Really Works: Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Poetic techniques, the poet's "arsenal" of techniques, and links to literary terms are features of this text-based page.
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Graphic
ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Diamante Poem

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
Use this printable template to teach students how to create a diamante poem.
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Interactive
New York Times

New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: National Poetry Month

For Students 9th - 10th
The New York Times Learning Network has developed interactive and printable crossword puzzles. The theme of this puzzle is poetry.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Poetry Writing

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A fifteen-part learning module with links to texts and videos about writing different types of poetry.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Poetry Power

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
A learning module with fifteen links to a slideshow, videos, texts, and websites on elements of poetry, figurative language, and different types of poetry.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Poems Acrostic & Diamonte

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Created by Robin Doggins - Acrostic and Diamonte Poems introduced through graphic organizers, examples and partner activities.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Poetry Cinquains

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flip chart explores the elements of Cinquain poetry. Students analyze the structure and create original Cinquains.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Poetry Diamante

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Students will be able to write their own diamante poem following poem guidelines found in this flipchart.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Poetry Diamond

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart introduces the diamante poem, gives the elements and provides examples.
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: 3rd Grade Poetry Investigation

For Students 3rd Standards
A learning module with thirty-one links to texts, videos, images, websites, and slides on different types and forms of poetry as well as poetic imagery, rhyme, figurative language use, and more.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Diamond Poem

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart describes the structure and composition of a Diamond Poem. After studying the characteristics of a poem, students have the opportunity to construct one of their own.
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Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Japanese Poetry Haikus, Tankas, and Lanturnes

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the differences between Haiku, Tanka, and Lanturne poetry. Students will be able to create their own poems by using the steps given to write each poem. Students will also review...
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Article
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Types of Poems

For Students 2nd - 8th Standards
Explores poetry terms and the different types of poetry.