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ReadWriteThink

Read Write Think: Onomatopoeia: A Figurative Language Mini Lesson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Contains plans for a minilesson that teaches about onomatopoeia using Edgar Allan Poe's poem "The Bells." In addition to objectives and standards, this instructional plan contains links to sites used in the lesson as well as assessment...
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TES Global

Tes: Onomatopoeia: Poetic Devices Activity

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This Power Point presentation provides thorough definitions and examples of onomatopoeia.
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Ted Nellen

Cyber English (By Ted Nellen): Literary Term: Onomatopoeia

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
For a clear explanation of onomoatopoeia and several examples from well-known poets, use this page.
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Centre for Literacy in Primary Education: Poetryline: Poetic Forms and Devices

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent resource for learning about the different forms and devices used in poetry. Each item is linked to its own page which has examples of its use. Many of the pages have videos of authors reading their poems, and some have...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Poetry

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart provides an introduction to poetry terms, examples, and web links.
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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.