Activity
Poetry4kids

How to Write an Acrostic Poem

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
Acrostic poems are perfect for any topic! A quick tutorial guides learners into writing acrostic poems with the basics and key examples.
Website
University of North Carolina

Clichés

For Students 9th - Higher Ed Standards
When it comes to writing, cliches are as old as dirt. A handout on tired phrases provides examples of cliches, as well as a description of the negative effects they have on a paper. Writers discover specific words and phrases to avoid,...
Website
PBS

Pbs: Interactive Poetry

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
What is interactive poetry? Use this website to learn more about this form of poetry.
Website
Other

Mesopotamian Civilization: The Land Between the Rivers

For Students 9th - 10th
This detailed article on the Sumerians provides information on Sumerian writing, myth, education, city-states, and artifacts. Part of a larger world history website, "The Land Between the Rivers," is an excellent introduction to the...
Website
Other

The Quotations Page: Lord Alfred Tennyson

For Students 9th - 10th
Students and teachers will benefit from these examples of quotes from Lord Alfred Tennyson. This site offers only a handful of examples. Don't miss out.