ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Compiling Poetry Collections and a Working Definition of Poetry
Contains plans for eight lessons in a poetry unit that asks students to write poetry in various forms after reading models. In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lessons as...
PBS
Pbs: Interactive Poetry
What is interactive poetry? Use this website to learn more about this form of poetry.
University of Oregon
Pizzaz, Creative Writing & Storytelling: Bi Directional Spiraled Poems
This PIZZAZ (People Interested in Zippy and ZAny Zcribbling) lesson plan will engage students in writing twist poems. Examples of ideas for these types of poems are provided. Variations of twist poems are listed as a way to provide for...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Stephen Vincent Benet
Poet, novelist, writer of short stories and a Pulitzer Prize winner. This site provides a brief account of Benet's (1898-1943 CE) life, a few excerpts from his poetry, and a list of selected works with publication dates comprise this...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Thomas Hardy
This site on Thomas Hardy (1840-1928 CE), the English poet and regional novelist, describes how his work reflected his stoical pessimism and sense of tragedy in human life.
Other
Mama Lisa's Poetry Page: Eugene Field
For over 100 years, Eugene Field (1850 to 1895) has been one of America's most loved children's poets. His most famous works include "Little Boy Blue", "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Duel" (The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat), which...
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Sword Blades & Poppy Seed by Amy Lowell
This is the full text of the book of poems Sword Blades and Poppy Seed by Amy Lowell. It includes two sets of poems: "Sword Blades" and "Poppy Seed."
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: "The Sisters' Tragedy" by Thomas Bailey Aldrich
This is the full text of a collection of poems, interludes, and bagatelle by American author Thomas Bailey Aldrich.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Flame and Shadow by Sara Teasdale
This is the full text of the poetry collection Flame and Shadow by American poet Sara Teasdale.
Blackdog Media
Classic Reader: Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest
This is the full text of the poetry collection Just Folks by Edgar A. Guest. He became known as the People's Poet because his poems often had an inspirational and optimistic view of everyday life.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Edward Lear
This site offers the text and audio of the poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Edward Lear. Great for students to practice reading poetry aloud at an appropriate rate and with expression.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Quotation Marks
Use this site to learn how to properly use quotation marks in stories, poems, articles, and speeches.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Randall Jarrell
Read Jarrell's biography and a selected bibliography at this site.
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: "Jabberwocky," by Lewis Carroll
This site provides the text for Lewis Carroll's poem "Jabberwocky." Also available here is a good biography of the author. Click on 'Lewis Carroll' to find the biography.
TES Global
Blendspace: 8th Grade Poetry Unit
This thirty-three-part learning module provides a poetry unit designed for 8th graders. This blendspace provides videos, web resources, and reference sheets related to the study of eighth grade poetry content.
Virtual Bangladesh
Virtual bangladesh.com: Rabindranath Tagore
A biography of the famous author, an example of his work, and even includes audio.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: William Carlos Williams
Poets.org provides a brief biographical overview of William Carlos Williams including information on his life and links to selected poems. A column of links to additional reading information on Williams is also provided.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Hawaii Poets
Poets.org provides an overview of the poets from a particular state. The overview for Hawaii includes information on featured poets (W. S. Merwin and Garrett Hongo) and poems specifically about Hawaii.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: "Mambo" by Jaime Manrique
A short poem by contemporary poet Jaime Manrique that brings back the smells, spirit, and rhythm of his childhood in Columbia. Bilingual Spanish / English.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Anna Akhmatova
This resource provides a brief history of the life of Anna Akhmatova. Shows a list of her works and also gives links to other sites for more information.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Dylan Thomas
A short biography of Thomas with a bibliography of his works, and links to other websites.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Robert Browning
This site includes a great biography of the English poet Robert Browning. There is also a complete bibliography included that is quite extensive.