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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: 10th Grade Literature: Poetry Two Poems [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This two-page PDF features the text of four Childhood Poems: "The Swing" by Robert Louis Stevenson, "Playgrounds" by Laurence Alma-Tadema, "The First Tooth" by Charles and Mary Lamb, and "Daddy Fell Into the Pond" by Alfred Noyes.
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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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Website
Other

De Muurgedichten Van Leiden: The Wall Poems of Leiden

For Students 9th - 10th
Incredible site from the Netherlands which displays beautiful poems engraved on buildings and various wall sites in the town of Leiden, Holland. Lists over one hundred poems and provides both a picture of the wall poem and a translation.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Internet Poetry Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
ibiblio.org provides a collection of works from contemporary poets from around the world, including Seamus Heaney, Margaret Walker and Czeslaw Milosz among others. Good models for both depth of thought and style found in good...
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Website
Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Baseball Poems

For Students 9th - 10th
A collection of descriptive and metaphorical poems about baseball, including poems by Mae Swenson, John Updike, and William Carlos Williams, and, of course, "Casey at the Bat" by Ernest Lawrence Thayer.
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eBook
Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Basketball Poems

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A collection of poems about basketball in its many facets, and, as a bonus, an article by renowned coach John Wooden about how he used poetry in his coaching.
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NASA

Nasa Quest: "Wright Ing" Prompt: Concrete Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site from NASA Quest you can learn to write concrete poetry by using the Wright Brother's airplane as a prompt. What a great way to celebrate the 100th year anniversary of the first flight!
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Website
Josie's Poems

Josie's Poems: Main Index

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
British poet Josie Whitehead shares many of her children's poems in both print and in audio on her Listening Page. Whitehead was a career teacher and provides information for teachers and parents about sharing poetry with children.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: End of April

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A poem about a baby bird, emerging from its shell, is shared within the five, three-line stanzas.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Break

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site shares a one-stanza poem about a family that is working on a puzzle together, taking a break from a world with problems.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Wheels

For Students 9th - 10th
The text of Jim Daniels's poem, "Wheels," from his poetry collection, Places/Everyone.
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Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: "Numbers" by Mary Cornish

For Students 9th - 10th
Mary Cornish writes about the "generosity of numbers."
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University of Oregon

University of Oregon: Cinquain Poems

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
Discover how to write a cinquain poem when you visit this resource. This site features a sample of a cinquain and directions to create your own. Come and check out how much fun poetry can be.
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Lesson Plan
Writing Fix

Writing Fix: Moving West

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this cross curricular lesson learners will learn how to write a concept poem regarding an immigrant trail. Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails by Verla Kay is a helpful tool, but not necessary to teach the lesson.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: A Cradle Song

For Students 9th - 10th
A lullaby poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "A Cradle Song", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Clara Villanueva and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: A Dream

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "A Dream", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Madeline Jacobs and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Unit Plan
Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: A Poison Tree

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "A Poison Tree", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Scott Becker and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: On the Death of Anne Bronte

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Charlotte Bronte, "On the Death of Anne Bronte", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Elizabeth Kim and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: Parting at Morning

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Parting at Morning", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Chelsea Brown and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: Kubla Khan

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, "Kubla Khan", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Adam Frank and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: "Nature" Is What We See

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "'Nature' Is What We See", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Justen Sumner and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: Angels, in the Early Morning

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Angels, in the Early Morning", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Scott Becker and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: As if Some Little Arctic Flower

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "As If Some Little Arctic Flower", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Mark Eckardt and can access a printable version of this piece.
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Repeat After Us

Repeat After Us: Baffled for Just a Day or Two

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem from Emily Dickinson, "Baffled for Just a Day or Two --", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Lauren Schaffel and can access a printable version of this piece.