+
Graphic
Curated OER

Ny Times Lesson Plan: Stanza Proud

For Students 9th - 10th
Lesson that explores the history of American poetry since 1940 by examining the work of American Poet Laureates. The lesson is designed around a "New York Times" interview with Poet Laureate Billy Collins (link included), and includes a...
+
Primary
Josie's Poems

Josie's Poems: "The Computer Mouse"

For Students 5th - 8th
Read this four-stanza poem about a mouse that helps you work your computer.
+
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Biscuit

For Students 9th - 10th
This two-stanza poem describes a dog's trust in its owner.
+
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Immortality

For Students 9th - 10th
A poem about the topic of "immortality", as in the story of Sleeping Beauty, is shared within two stanzas.
+
Primary
Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore

Edgar Allan Poe Society of Baltimore: Poe's Letters: Poe to Rufus Wilmot Griswold

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of a brief letter, written by Poe to R. W. Griswold, in which Poe makes note of a revision to the last stanza of "Lenore."
+
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: After Us

For Students 9th - 10th
This five-stanza poem is characterized by a mysterious mood and is introduced by a quote from the poet Tomas Transtromer, famous for
+
Lesson Plan
Can Teach

Can Teach: How to Write a Cinquain

For Teachers 1st - 5th Standards
At the most basic level a cinquain is a five line poem or stanza. Here are two variations. Lesson plan indicated for 1st grade and above.
+
Primary
Library of Congress

Loc: Poetry 180: Fast Break

For Students 9th - 10th
In this poem, a basketball going through a net via a fast break, is shared within the seventeen, two-line stanzas.
+
Handout
Other

Bob's Byway: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th
Calling itself "unique," Bob's is easy to use, with cross-links throughout, phonetic pronunciation guides when necessary, and many examples and quotations. Click on the letter and scroll for the word.
+
Handout
Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Terms S Z

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The third of three pages of simple definitions for literary terms. This page, S - Z, covers twenty-two terms from "Saga," to "Understatement."
+
Whiteboard
ClassFlow

Class Flow: Quatrains

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] In this flipchart students will learn what a quatrain is, and how to write one. There are web links and an Activote session.
+
Assessment
Education.com

Education.com: Rl.3.5 Worksheets: Refer to Parts of Stories, Dramas, and Poems

For Students 3rd Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] Links to 20 worksheets and graphic organizers for students to use while practicing skills within third grade reading standard RL.3.5.
+
eBook
English Verse

English Verse: John Keats (1795 1821)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief sketch of Keats' tragically short life, and the full text of many poems are featured on this site. Also included is a book recommendation .
+
Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Ceiling With Four Medallions

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Ceiling with four medallions", created by Pietro Perugino from 1507-08 (Fresco).
+
Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Christ Between the Baptist and Satan Disguised as an Old Man

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Christ between the Baptist and Satan Disguised as an Old Man", created by Pietro Perugino from 1507-08 (Fresco, diameter 240 cm).
+
Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: Christ in His Glory

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "Christ in his Glory", created by Pietro Perugino from 1507-08 (Fresco, diameter 240 cm).
+
Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: God the Creator and Angels

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "God the Creator and Angels", created by Pietro Perugino from 1507-08 (Fresco, diameter 240 cm).
+
Graphic
Curated OER

Web Gallery of Art: The Holy Trinity and the Apostles

For Students 11th - 12th
An image of "The Holy Trinity and the Apostles", created by Pietro Perugino from 1507-08 (Fresco, diameter 240 cm).

Other popular searches