Many simple forms, such as cinquain and haiku, that follow set formats, are included in this poetry lesson plan.

This Middlebury College site is a helpful guide for reading Latin poetry. Discusses how to pronounce Latin words and letters.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this close reading lesson, the students will analyze the poem "It Fell in the City" by Eve Merriam. They will read the poem, identify words or phrases that show feelings or appeal to the senses,...

In this lesson, Have You Seen Trees?, a book written by Joanne Oppenheim, and The Seasons of Arnold's Apple Tree, a book written by Gail Gibbons, are used as mentor texts. As a post-reading activity, young scholars will record facts...

What do you know about Eric Carle, the author? This Carol Hurst site highlights some interesting facts about this author's life and refers to some of his books.