Curated OER
Comparing Author's Voice
Third graders compare various voices. In this author's voice lesson students read poems from two books, Spooky ABC and Where the Sidewalk Ends. Students choose words that indicate the voice of the author.
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Rice Univ.: "How Can You Become a Poet?" Eve Merriam
American poet Eve Merriam wrote many poems about poetry. This site contains the poem, "How can You Become a Poet?" and a short biography of Merriam.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Catch a Little Rhyme" by Eve Merriam
Contains the poem "Catch a Little Rhyme" by Eve Merriam.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Eve Merriam
Do you know who Eve Merriam is? You will after reading this great biography of the American poet. Picture and references to poems are included.
Read Works
Read Works: Voice 3rd Grade Unit
[Free Registration/Login Required] A series of two lesson plans designed to teach students to recognize words and phrases that support the author's voice in poetry. Lessons are based on the books Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel...
