My Hero Project
My Hero: Langston Hughes
This introduction to the life and writing of Langston Hughes profiles the poet who emerged with the Harlem Renaissance to earn "a place amongst the greatest poets America has ever produced."
Lin and Don Donn
Ancient Greece for Kids
This page examines education for boys and girls in Sparta, Athens and other Greek cities. It takes the form of an extended piece of writing, with links to further information. It includes information on music and poetry. There are sound...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Activity: Awesome Alliteration | Word Girl
This WordGirl lesson focuses on alliteration. Students will generate a list of alliterative words, then write an original poem using those words.