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Poet's Corner/"tree at My Window" by Frost

For Students 9th - 10th
E-text of the poem "Tree at My Window" Check out other poems with the links at the bottom of the page.
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African American Registry: Joel Augustus Rogers: Renaissance Man

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the biography of the Jamaican writer Joel Augustus Rogers.
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Washington State University

Washington State University: American Authors: Notes on Anne Bradstreet

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn interesting facts about Anne Bradstreet (c. 1612-1672 CE) and her writing. The notes provide good background information to accompany reading and studying of her works.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Paul Laurence Dunbar

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This Web English Teacher site compiled links to learn more about Paul Laurence Dunbar's work. Explore this informative resource to learn more about his poetry and life.
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Article
PBS

Africans in America: Phillis Wheatley

For Students 9th - 10th
This website briefly describes the life of Phillis Wheatley, poetess and freed slave.
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Article
Library of Congress

Loc: Commentary on "I Hear America Singing"

For Students 9th - 10th
On this site learn more about "I Hear America Singing" and listen to a recording of it being read by Billy Collins.
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Other

Old Dominion University: Martin Espada

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains a bibliography of Martin Espada, listing some of his award winning books.
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Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University: Biography of Anne Bradstreet by Ann Woodlief

For Students 9th - 10th
Contains a very good biography of Anne Bradstreet. The site contains one picture of a painting as well.
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Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes

Biblioteca Virtual Miguel De Cervantes: Alfonsina Storni

For Students 9th - 10th
Excellent biography from the Biblioteca Virtual Miguel de Cervantes of the Argentine poetess Alfonsina Storni. Photographs, video and voice recordings present a memorable tribute to this author. Some of her poetry is also accessible for...
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Literary Traveler: An Encounter With William Stafford

For Students 9th - 10th
This essay on William Stafford and gives insight into some of Stafford's thoughts on life.
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PBS

Pbs: Literature & Life: Choice of Weapons

For Students 9th - 10th
It is hard to categorize Gordon Park, Sr., because he excelled in so many areas. He was well known for his writing, his photojournalism and in film. He also composed music. Listen here to an interview with Gordon Parks, Sr., and to...
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Edna St. Vincent Millay

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Edna St. Vincent Millay including a biography and the full text of the poetry collection Second April.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Gary Soto

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This resource provides Gary Soto's brief autobiography in which he discusses his writing. Also the transcript to an interview with Soto is given along with book reviews by students.
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Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Robert Frost at Jfk's Inauguration

For Students 3rd - 8th
Can you imagine being asked to speak at a presidential inauguration and then not being able to read what you had intended to say? That's what happened to Robert Frost. Visit this site to find out how he solved this problem.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Emily Dickinson

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief biography from Ibiblio.org provides details about the very private Emily Dickinson. Describes her efforts to publish her poem and how Dickinson's sister found more than 1,700 poems stuffed in a drawer after Emily's death.
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Other

Printed Matter: Garrett Hongo April 16, 1995 a Biography

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by Printed Matter, offers a biography of Garrett Hongo.
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eBook
Bartleby

Bartleby.com: Sandburg's "Chicago Poems"

For Students 9th - 10th
This website offers the complete online text of Carl Sandburg's "Chicago Poems." Each poem is available in a separate link. By clicking on "Contents" at the top of page, students can link to an index of titles and first lines from all...
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National Endowment for the Humanities

Neh: Edsit Ement: Sor Juana the Nun and Writer: Las Redondillas and the Reply

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this lesson plan, students will consider Sor Juana the Nun and Writer: Las Redondillas and The Reply. Worksheets and other supporting materials can be found under the Resources tab. This lesson plan will help students study both Las...
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Sandburg on Race

For Students 9th - 10th
This article from the University of Illinois covers the work of Carl Sandburg as a reporter in Chicago during the riots of 1919.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Robert Penn Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers excerpts from interview with Warren about a reunion at Vanderbilt in 1956, on his writings and values, on HAWKS, on rhythm in prose. There is also a review of HEARTS OF AUTUMN. This site also has a photo of Warren.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: About Marcus Garvey and the Black Star Line

For Students 9th - 10th
This page contains a mix of different information about Marcus Garvey and a photograph exhibit relating to his steamship company, the Black Star Line.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: T. S. Eliot

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site presents information on T.S. Eliot's (1888-1965) life and career (including a biographical timeline), a bibliography of his works, a discussion of selected works, and links to related sites.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: Sherman Alexie

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A useful collection of information on Alexie and by Alexie, covering both biography and his work, this site includes excerpts from interviews as well.
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eBook
Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: H. P. Lovecraft

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author H. P. Lovecraft including a biography, the full text of the novel The Shunned House, and 27 short stories including "The Alchemist." He is best known for his horror stories.

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