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Josie's Poems

Josie's Poems: "Friendship"

For Students K - 1st Standards
A poem about a pet bird who is also a very good friend.
Lesson Plan
John F. Kennedy Center

The Kennedy Center: Chivalry and Courtly Love

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this 9-12 lesson plan, students will explore the Arthurian codes of chivalry and courtly love as portrayed in art, modern films, books, and poetry. They will examine the way in which these ideals have influenced our modern concepts of...
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Other

The Confederation Poets: Bliss Carman (1861 1929)

For Students 9th - 10th
A great resource on Confederation poet Bliss Carman. This site provides numerous primary texts and essays on Carman's writing style.
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Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metropolitan Museum of Art: I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold: Charles Demuth

For Students 9th - 10th
View a picture of Charles Demuth's painting "I Saw the Figure 5 in Gold," and read how it was inspired by his friendship with poet William Carlos Williams and his poem "The Great Figure."
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Victorian Web

The Victorian Web: Works of Matthew Arnold

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from The Victorian Web includes a complete list of the works of Matthew Arnold, with links to related essays and sometimes to the texts themselves.