Instructional Video10:36
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Which Poets Inspire You?

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewWhich Poets Inspire You?
Instructional Video10:00
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

What is a Stanza, Verse, and Chorus?

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewWhat is a Stanza, Verse, and Chorus?
Instructional Video11:19
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Should All Poems Rhyme?

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewShould All Poems Rhyme?
Instructional Video10:42
Kids’ Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

Michael Rosen Poetry Challenge

Pre-K - 5th
New ReviewMichael Rosen Poetry Challenge
Instructional Video18:44
Curated Video

Developing understanding of 'Cloud Busting' through rich discussions

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Pupil outcome: I can discuss the main ideas of 'Cloud Busting'. Key learning points: - ‘Cloud Busting’ focuses on the relationship between two ‘friends’: Davey and Sam. - The story is told as a verse novel. - ‘Cloud Busting’ uses both...
Instructional Video4:00
Curated Video

Write and Recite Poetry

K - 8th
A video entitled "Write and Recite Poetry" which explores using expression to perform poetry.
Instructional Video4:08
Curated Video

Using Personification in Poetry

K - 8th
“Using Personification in Poetry” is a video lesson that defines personification, discusses its use in poetry, and demonstrates how to compose a poem using personification.
Instructional Video2:55
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Rennie McQuilkin - Teachers Make a Difference

Higher Ed
Rennie McQuilkin, has an extensive background participating in poetry readings and workshops in Connecticut, and beyond, has had a distinguished literary career with several published full-length collections of poetry. His work has...
Instructional Video
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Author Interviews: Nikki Giovanni

3rd - 8th
Explore the work of Nikki Giovanni, an African-American poet and essayist who writes poems for adults and children and has written a book about Rosa Parks. Watch while she talks about heroes and the importance of reading and gives advice...
Instructional Video
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Student Story: Admissions Essay About a Meaningful Poem

9th - 10th
This resource is an example of an admissions essay about a meaningful poem.