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Focus on Figurative Language
Using the poems "First Snow" by Ted Kooser and "Eating Alone" by Yi-Young Lee (or other suggested poems by Robert Frost or Sara Teasdale), middle schoolers search for examples of figurative language. Guide your learners by discussing...
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Loc: American Life in Poetry
Each week, Ted Kooser, U.S. Poet Laureate from 2004 to 2006, creates a column on contemporary American poetry for newspapers and online publications. His columns include a brief introduction or reflection, followed by the text of a poem....
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Nebraska Center for Writers: Ted Kooser
A brief biography of Nebraska poet Ted Kooser, who was named poet laureate of the United States in August, 2004. Site includes some commentary on Kooser's work, as well.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Nebraska Poets
This overview for Nebraska includes information on featured poets (Ted Kooser and Martha Collins) and poems specifically about Nebraska.
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Ted Kooser
This brief page about Nebraska poet Ted Kooser includes a photograph and biographical information.