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Other

Twentieth Century Poetry in English

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The work of many major poets can be reached through links at this site. Includes biographical information on poets and many works.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Modernist Portraits: Gertrude Stein

For Students 9th - 10th
Feminist and modernist, Gertrude Stein is featured in this biography for her contributions of many literary genres as well as being a mentor to many twentieth century writers. See "Gertrude Stein Activities" for related materials.
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Website
Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Naomi Shihab Nye

For Students 6th - 8th
Short biography of Naomi Shihab Nye, including a picture, three of her poems, and a link to the "Minnows" homepage.
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Unit Plan
University at Buffalo

Gertrude Stein

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, maintained by a professor at the State University of New York at Buffalo, contains an excerpt from Stein's "Composition as Explanation" and 4 photos of Stein.
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Website
Other

Austin Chronicles: Poet/essayist Naomi Shihab Nye

For Students 6th - 8th
an Extensive biographical article entitled "Many Voices" from The Austin Chronicle. Includes quotations from Nye, and considerable background info.