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Poetry

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On this page you'll find links for learning more about Poetry.

 

To view specific poems we've used this year, check out our Poetry Library.

 

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Valentines for Vermin Samples from Vulture Verses
Rhymes.net Rhyme Dictionary Pretty good and easy to use rhyme dictionary.
Write Rhymes Cool online application that gives instant rhymes for words you click.
Synonym Finder Easy to use and understand thesaurus. Replace those overused words!
Glossary of Poetic Terms Choose a letter of the alphabet and explore the terms! Or find a specific term here that you wish to define.
Exploring Poetry about Nature
An interactive tutorial on understanding and appreciating poetry in nature. (username is bedminpass)
Exploring Poetry in Sports
An interactive tutorial on understanding and appreciating poetry in sports. (username is bedminpass) 
Exploring Poetry about Families
An interactive tutorial on understanding and appreciating poetry about families. (username is bedminpass) 

Poetry Glossary

Printable pdf of poetry terms.
Poetry Project
Sample poetry project; ours will be similar.
Poetry Interactive Learn about a number of different poetry types.

ETTC Instant Poetry Forms

Create poetry easily using the prompts and templates, as well as sample poems.
Magnetic Poetry Move words around to create instant poetry.
Fridge Magnets Like the one above, but choose one of the themed word sets.
PicLits
Be inspired by the provided picture and words.
The Highwayman

The classical poem, annotated with lit devices.

The Raven
RECOMMENDED #1 Interactive version of Poe's famous poem.
The Raven (audio) (the one we heard and saw in class) Read by Christopher Walken, with engravings by Gustave Dore.
The Raven The Simpsons version; still good since it captures the mood of the poem.
The Raven (video) Raven video; read by James Earl Jones.
The Raven (annotated)

RECOMMENDED #2 Interactive site walks you through The Raven, providing definitions and explanations.

Click Control and then the + key to zoom in.

Teen Poetry Wiki Submit your poems and read those of other students your age.
Favorite Poem Project Cool site where people share their favorite poems.
Legacy Annotated poem showing the literary devices and structure. Click on the next page to download as a pdf.
Poetry Writing Tips and Ideas At this page, click on ideas in left or right columns.
The Odyssey Cool interactive and visual look at this classic poem.
Diamante Poems Interactive helps you to write your own diamond shaped poem.
Write Rhymes Write your poem here, and instantly get rhymes for any word on which you click.
Concrete Poetry Create a nature themed concrete poem with this cool poem maker.
Poetry Foundation Favorite poems, plus annotated versions which help you understand them better.
Poetry Archive Looks similar to Poetry Foundation, but this one is from UK. The Children's Poetry section has poems nicely organized by theme.
Phat Poetry Create and view poetry mashups (combined poems, music, and images).
Poems about Death For discussion in connection with The Outsiders.
For Better for Verse An interactive site where you can practice finding feet, meter, and stress in various poems by a number of great poets.
Harriet Tubman Poem  
Poems in Depth
Close readings and exercises for three poems.
Fables and Fairy Tales Online versions.
Poetry's Top 50 Lines First lines from 50 famous poems.
If "If" by Rudyard Kipling
Reverse-A-Verse Poem Template Template for the poem draft.
Reverse-A-Verse Final Template Final presentation template.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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