Elementary students can use this interactive tool to write poems that take shape. Four different themes are provided with various shapes for each.
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ReadWriteThink
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An interactive tool that defines and explains diamontes and allows student to create their own.
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ReadWriteThink
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A chart that lists and defines 14 different types of "form" poetry with quality examples of each.
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News Hour Extra
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A truly excellent archive of poems with audio recordings by the poets! You can search/browse by poet, poem title, theme of poem, or form, and there is a comprehensive glossary of poetic terms. Each poem includes a biography of the poet, and even recommendations for similar poems!
Sections "For Students" and "The Children's Archive" make this site appropriate for anyone of any age.
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Poetry Archive
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An interactive tool that teaches the reader to understand why a poet breaks line and asks questions so the student can think through the decisions the poet made.
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ReadWriteThink
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An interactive tool that defines and explains acrostics, gives examples, and allows student to create their own.
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ReadWriteThink
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This site gives students access to quality poetry - students can click through to read the poem. Author and publication information is listed at the bottom of each page.
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Library of Congress - Poetry 180 Project
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