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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Famous Poems and Poets

For Teachers 6th - 10th
Students investigate well known poets, forms, and poetry terms. They explore various websites, complete an online scavenger hunt, and take an online poetry test.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Robert Penn Warren

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a complete biography and a selected bibliography along with a photo.
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Other

Ncte: Profile: Myra Cohn Livingston [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
This in-depth profile of poet Myra Cohn Livingston gives details on her personal life and her work. A bibliography of her work is also given. PDF format.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Edward Hirsch

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography of Edward Hirsch as well as a photo. At this site you will also find links to other sources regarding Edward Hirsch.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Garrett Hongo

For Students 9th - 10th
This site, provided by The Academy of American Poets, offers a brief biography and photo of Garrett Hongo.
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Robert Graves

For Students 9th - 10th
This heplful biography of Graves also includes a number of related links and a photo.
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Library of Congress

Loc: Librarian of Congress Appoints New Poet Laureate

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about poet Louise Gluck, appointed in 2003 as the United States Poet Laureate by Librarian of Congress James H. Billington, and her books of poetry. Also discover the duties of this annually bestowed title and learn about how the...