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Poetry Foundation

Dream in Color - High School

For Students 9th - 12th Standards
Whether focusing on African American poets, Black History Month, or the poetic experience, an amazing toolkit that encourages learners to develop unique poetic voices deserves a place in your curriculum. 
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Poetry Foundation

Dream in Color — Middle School

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Celebrate diversity with a toolkit designed to inspire young poets to develop their own voices. After examining poems by African American poets, individuals craft their own poetic stories. The packet features poems by Gwendolyn Brooks,...
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Dream in Color: Teacher Resources Glossary, Credits [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This website contains a glossary with definitions of poetic terms and a bibliography of additional African-American poets and books and recommended reading.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Aphra Behn (1640 1689)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Best known as a dramatist in the late seventeeth century, this site highlights the poetry of Aphra Behn and gives a detailed description of her life and influence. Includes bibliography and links to full text of many of her poems.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Charlotte Bronte (1816 1855)

For Students 9th - 10th
Details of the life and works of Victorian writer Charlotte Bronte and her contributions to the world of poetry. Includes a bibliography and a link to her poem "On the Death of Anne Bronte".
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Elizabeth Bishop (1911 1979)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read a biography of Elizabeth Bishop, an important poet of the twentieth century.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Gwendolyn Brooks (1917 2000)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Gwedolyn Brooks, the first African American woman author to win the Pulitzer prize. With career information and links to many of her poems, some with audio. Listen to podcasts about her work and read articles about the...
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Jorge Luis Borges (1899 1986)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Argentine author, Jorge Luis Borges, with insight into his life and works.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Lucille Clifton (1936 2010)

For Students 9th - 10th
Biographical information on the life and works of poet Lucille Clifton.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Lord Byron (George Gordon) 1788 1624

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides biographical information about Lord Byron.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Robert Lowell (1917 1977)

For Students 9th - 10th
An informative site on American poet, Robert Lowell, complete with biography, list of works, bibliography, links to text of poems, audio podcasts, and articles on his life and works.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Rupert Brooke (1887 1915)

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive biography of English poet Rupert Brooke with quotes from many of his famous poems, including those about World War I. Links to the text of seven such poems is included, along with three that first appeared in "Poetry"...
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Dream in Color: Resource Guide for Elem School Teachers [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 5th Standards
Explore a wealth of poems, lesson plans, and classroom activities to help elementary school students discover the diversity in African-American poets and create their own voice in poetry. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Maya Angelou (1928 2014)

For Students 9th - 10th
A look at the life and works of poet and writer Maya Angelou, complete with detailed biography, bibliography, links to poems and articles.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Glossary of Poetic Terms

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Searchable glossary of poetry terms.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Ambrose Bierce (1842 1914)

For Students 9th - 10th
A synopsis of the life and works of writer Ambrose Bierce, who wrote short stories, poetry and satirical essays. With extensive bibliography and further readings list.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Anne Bradstreet (1612 1672)

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents a detailed biography of Anne Bradstreet, an important early American poet. Includes links to the full text of many of her poems and an audio of the poem "To My Dear and Loving Husband".
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Conrad Aiken (1889 1973)

For Students 9th - 10th
A biographical resource on poet and Pulitzer Prize winner Conrad Aiken. Includes an extensive bibliography list and links to many of his famous poems.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Dante Alighieri

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the works of Dante Alighieri and a link to his poem "Upon a day, came Sorrow in to Me," from the Last Canto of Paradiso.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806 1861)

For Students 9th - 10th
Read the full text of Elizabeth Barrett Brownings poems, including the audio of "Sonnets from the Portuguese 43". Includes a short biography.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Emily Jane Bronte (1818 1848)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the poetry of writer Emily Bronte, with a synopsis of her collection of works.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Margaret Atwood

For Students 9th - 10th
The Poetry Foundation profiles Canadian writer Margaret Atwood.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Matthew Arnold (1822 1888)

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed essay on the works of Victorian author Matthew Arnold. Includes quotes from many of his famous works and an extensive bibliography. With links to many of his poems, including Dover Beach, Consolation, The Buried Life, and more.
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Poetry Foundation

Poetry Foundation: Phillip Levine (1928 2015)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Biography of contemporary American poet Phillip Levine, with personal and career history, as well as text of original poems, articles about the author, and several audio and video clips of his poetry.