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Utah State University

A Mini Unit of Gwendolyn Brooks

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Nice lesson plan for grades 5-6 that explores poetry and personal expression through the work of Gwendolyn Brooks. Has lots of activities but could easily be modified for time. Has nearly everything you need to do the lesson!
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"Wolf and Hound" by Adam Lindsay Gordon

For Students 9th - 10th
The poem "Wolf and Hound" by Adam Lindsay Gordon, one of Australia's greatest poets. Links to other famous Australian poets are also provided.
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Fu Jen University: Metaphysical Poetry

For Students 9th - 10th
This article by Dr. Marguerite Connor focuses on metaphysical poetry and the metaphysical poets. It includes a definition, the characteristics, a discussion of metaphycial poets and poetry, Neo-Platonism, platonic love, and T.S. Eliot's...
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Curated OER

T. S. Eliot

For Students 9th - 10th
Who was Thomas Stearns Eliot (1888-1965 CE)? Use this site to learn more about this famous poet through a brief biographical sketch. You will also have an opportunity to read some of his poetry when you click on featured titles.
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Curated OER

William Wordsworth

For Students 9th - 10th
William Wordsworth (1770-1850 CE) was a famous poet. To learn more about his life and work check out this site. This resource features a biographical sketch along with links to specific titles.
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Curated OER

Writing Fix: Joyce Kilmer

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A black and white photograph of famous poet Joyce Kilmer.
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Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alfred, Lord Tennyson

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Have you ever studied Lord Tennyson's work? This site features information on the life and work of this famous Victorian writer.
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University of Virginia

University of Virginia: Rossetti Archive: Digital Scholarship With Wombattitude

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive archive of Dante Gabriel Rossetti's writings and paintings. This hypermedia archive contains detailed information on the life and works of this famous man.
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Rumi by Shahram Shiva

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is dedicated to Rumi and his poetry. The site also discussses Shahram Shiva, a performance poet, famous for his translations and performances of Rumi.
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The Keats Shelley House: Percy Bysshe Shelley

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley. It contains quotes from some of his most famous works.
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Luminarium

Luminarium: Sir John Suckling

For Students 9th - 10th
This literary website contains fifteen poems of Sir John Suckling. Also on this site famous quotes, and many essays written by students and scholars about the Cavalier Poets, among others.
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"The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson

For Students 9th - 10th
The poem, "The Sliprails and the Spur" by Henry Lawson, considered to be one of Australia's finest poets.
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Senses Of Cinema

Senses of Cinema: Peter Weir

For Students 9th - 10th
Peter Weir helped to define the rebirth of Australian cinema and amazed the world with fabulous movies like "Dead Poets Society." This is a tribute to his many achievements.
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Agnes Scott College

Agnes Scott College: Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace

For Students 9th - 10th
Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she was raised to be a mathematician and scientist and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
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University of St. Andrews (UK)

University of St. Andrews: Augusta Ada King

For Students 9th - 10th
Augusta Ada King, countess of Lovelace (1815-1852), the Lady Lovelace, was, in addition to being the daughter of the poet Lord Byron, an accomplished mathematician and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
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ibiblio

Ibiblio: Web Museum: Michelangelo

For Students 9th - 10th
Ibiblio WebMuseum offers a detailed biography of Michelangelo and links to some of his famous paintings including The Sistine Chapel.
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Dartmouth College

Dartmouth College: On the Morning of Christ's Nativity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from Dartmouth College provides the text to one of John Miton's first and most famous poems, On the Morning of Christ's Nativity. This is a good site to check out for the full text article and for further information.
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Blackdog Media

Classic Reader: Authors: Rudyard Kipling

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the author Rudyard Kipling including a biography, the full text of three novels and a short story collection for young readers, and 20 short stories. His most famous work is The Jungle Book.
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University of Michigan

American Verse Project: Song of Hiawatha, by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

For Students 9th - 10th
The American Verse Project provides this full text version of Longfellow's famous poem, "Song of Hiawatha.
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Interview With Children's and Ya Author Diane Gonzales Bertrand

For Students 9th - 10th
The transcript of an interview with Texas poet and children's author Diane Gonzales Bertrand. (Date of Interview: March 2002)
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Sdsc: Ada Byron, Countess of Lovelace

For Students 9th - 10th
Ada Byron, Lady Lovelace (1815-1852), was one of the most picturesque characters in computer history. The daughter of the poet Lord Byron, she was raised to be a mathematician and scientist and contributed to the work of Charles Babbage.
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Mama Lisa's Poetry Page: Eugene Field

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
For over 100 years, Eugene Field (1850 to 1895) has been one of America's most loved children's poets. His most famous works include "Little Boy Blue", "Wynken, Blynken, and Nod" and "The Duel" (The Gingham Dog and the Calico Cat), which...
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Quia

Quia: Artists and Their Performances

For Students 9th - 10th
In this activity, match the performances to the artist or playwright.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: Why Should You Read Edgar Allan Poe?

For Students 9th - 10th
What is it that makes Edgar Allan Poe one of the greatest American authors? Scott Peeples investigates.

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