Read Works
Read Works: "Covers"
[Free Registration/Login Required] A poem by Nikki Giovanni about different types of covers. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Figurative Language Activities
Numerous activities, games, quizzes, lessons, and PowerPoint presentations are provided for the topic of "figurative language" in writing. Students will have numerous exposures to examples. Students will also be able to practice...
Department of Defense
Do Dea: The Universal Flow of Ideas
Although each piece of literature is unique, there are universal ideas that each story, myth, or poem share in common. Examine the universal ideas of theme, symbolism, and archetypes in this self-guided unit. Also, acquaint yourself with...
CPALMS
Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: Playground Fun: Storybooks and Poems
Students will learn to recognize storybooks and poems and identify their differences with this interactive tutorial.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Japanese Poetry Haikus, Tankas, and Lanturnes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the differences between Haiku, Tanka, and Lanturne poetry. Students will be able to create their own poems by using the steps given to write each poem. Students will also review...
University of Victoria (Canada)
The U Vic Writer's Guide: Literary Term: Meter
"Meter" in poetry is defined on this webpage. The different types of meter are explained and examples are given.
Other
Lit Charts: Rhyme Scheme
Explains what a rhyme scheme is, the different types, its use in formal verse, rhyme schemes in single stanzas vs. whole poems, types of rhymes, and refrains. Includes examples of rhyme schemes. RL.9-10.5 text structure effects
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Shakespeare:couplet
This is a small section of a much larger article on Shakespeare and the Globe Theater that discusses the use of couplets in poetry. Some different types of couplets are discussed (formal or closed, run-on or enjambment, alexandrine,...
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: A Note on the English Translation
Scroll down this essay from the Universtiy of Virginia to find a transliteration and several translations of a short poem by Ki no Tsurayuki. It is interesting to note the differing interpretations. Be sure to click on the "contents"...
Other
The Boston Book Review
Site includes book reviews on a variety of different types of books, from popular, modern, classic, poetry, children's books and more. Also includes interviews and a literary awards page. (2010)
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Grammar Basics: Metaphors
Learn about similes and metaphors through this multimedia presentation. First view a slide show describing different types of metaphors as well as a simile. Then watch a video [3:13] showing similes and metaphors used in popular songs. A...
Starfall
Starfall: Plays, Fiction, Nonfiction
An index of links to six fiction storybooks, eight nonfiction books, and three plays. Each book has pictures and audio that will allow students to click to hear sentences or individual words as they read along. Links to three different...
Curated OER
Poetic Structure
Victorian Web provides information on different types of poetic structure.