Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: 10th Grade Literature: Poetry Two Poems [Pdf]
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.
Other
Twentieth Century Poetry in English
The work of many major poets can be reached through links at this site. Includes biographical information on poets and many works.
Other
De Muurgedichten Van Leiden: The Wall Poems of Leiden
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.
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Internet Poetry Archive
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...
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Baseball Poems
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.
Poetry Foundation
Poetry Foundation: Basketball Poems
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.
NASA
Nasa Quest: "Wright Ing" Prompt: Concrete Poetry
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!
Josie's Poems
Josie's Poems: Main Index
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: End of April
A poem about a baby bird, emerging from its shell, is shared within the five, three-line stanzas.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Break
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.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Wheels
The text of Jim Daniels's poem, "Wheels," from his poetry collection, Places/Everyone.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: "Numbers" by Mary Cornish
Mary Cornish writes about the "generosity of numbers."
University of Oregon
University of Oregon: Cinquain Poems
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.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: Moving West
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: A Cradle Song
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: A Dream
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: A Poison Tree
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: On the Death of Anne Bronte
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Parting at Morning
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Kubla Khan
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: "Nature" Is What We See
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Angels, in the Early Morning
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: As if Some Little Arctic Flower
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.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Baffled for Just a Day or Two
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.