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How to Say I LOVE YOU!
Creative ways to say I LOVE YOU on Valentine's Day. Using photos and words to say I LOVE YOU.
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Chilean Poet Gabriela Mistral
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
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Easter Poems
Simple and short Easter poem ideas for all school levels.
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How to Give Constructive Criticism
Are you a great editor? Consider this. How you give feedback on a writer's work can have more impact than what you say. Three tricks to giving helpful ConCrit.
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How to Write a Sonnet
Writing a sonnet-even an Italian or Shakespearean sonnet-- is achievable if you have a draft poem most suitably expressed that way.
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One Image Evolves A Poem
This article discusses the power of the image in poetry! In particular, how the founder of the Imagists, Ezra Pound creates invigorating poetry where the image itself forms the words, becomes the language.
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Bilingual Poetry Lessons
This article shares one idea about how bilingual poets can play with language to learn how to communicate ideas and cultural competence.
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Christmas Writing Prompts
Writing about Christmas usually gets kids excited about the upcoming holiday. Use these writing prompt ideas to spark some imagination in your homeschool.
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First Day of School Poems
First day of school activity that teaches poetry and introduces students to each other. Excellent first day ice breaker activity.
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Top Ten Poems for College Students
Students are not always naturally inclined to love poetry. In honor of National Poetry Month, check out these poems.
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A Poetry Guide for Elementary School Students
Elementary language arts teachers can teach students to write acrostic, alliteration, cinquain, and diamante poems and have them practice writing poetry in a center.
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Personification Lesson
Teachers define personification for their students, ask students to identify examples and then direct students to write their own poetry with examples of personification.
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Interview: Different Poets Tell of Inspirations and Rituals I
First part to an interview with different poets over tactics that may work for helping others write poetry.
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Poetry Writing
Gather poetry ideas in a notebook and try your hand at writing poems about the world around you.Try Haiku, a narrative poem or free verse.
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D'Myna Leagues is a Real Home Run
A great show from Studio B, new to America is D'Myna Leagues, baseball playing bird who are a load of fun to watch.

Interview: Different Poets Tell of Inspirations and Rituals II
A continuation of the interviews with poets over their rituals and inspirations.
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The Origin of Poetry
Poet, Alexandra Ekkelenkamp, journeys through the exterior/interior landscape of language, exploring the nexus of heritage, identity and the imagination, and how this might contribute to an understanding of poetry. Some interesting questions... and a few (hopeful) answers...
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Write an Acrostic Poem
Pick a word, any word, and write an acrostic poem!
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A Self Employed Holiday Season
When you're self employed, there are no holiday bonuses. Learn how to get through a self employed holiday season when you need to do some gift giving on a tight budget.
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Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial
The Idaho Anne Frank Human Rights Memorial commemorates the life of Anne Frank. Visit the Northwest United States to experience this emotional tribute.
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Courses That Might Help You Deal With Pain
These are courses that might help you deal with pain. If you take any good courses and would like to recommend them please let me know.
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Emerson: Philosopher-Poet
Emerson's "Write it on your heart" ïs often quoted for its <i>carpe diem</i> advice, while scholars and critics focus on the poetic qualities of his widely anthologized "Days."
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Fun Halloween Ideas
Halloween activities to teach curriculum to the students while enjoying the holiday. These activities are fun and easy to incorporate into your lessons.
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June's Full Moon- the Lover's Moon
Use essential oils, gemstones and meditation on the Goddess Kamala to enhance the energies of love, success and positive relationships during this full moon time.
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Loch Katrine: Trossachs, Scotland
Loch Katrine is an overlooked area of Scotland; set in the heart of the beautiful Trossachs region, it should be a favourite destination for all.
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Mellow Yellow: The color Yellow in songs
Examine the color Yellow, songwriting, "Yellow" by Cold Play.
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Poets and Patriotism
This is the first article in the series on Poets and Patriotism! I thought this might be a good series in lieu of the American tragedy that occurred one month ago.
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Winter Writing Prompts
Kids generally like to write, if the subject is interesting and fun. Get your kids in the spirit of winter with these writing prompts for the season.
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Agi Mishol’s ‘Woman Martyr’
Israeli poet, Agi Mishol, dramatizes the unspeakable act of a woman faking pregnancy to hide a bomb, then entering a bakery to explode herself into a supposed martyrdom.
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An Interview With My Mother
This is an interview that I did with my mother on "World War II" and the "Great Depression."
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Antonio Vivaldi the Red Priest
Brief biography of Antonio Vivaldi, his life and works. Enormously famous for violin concertos 'Le Quattro Stagione' (The Four Seasons.)
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Christmas Poetry for Kids
Engage students in poetry by writing about the Christmas holidays.
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Classic Authors: Flannery O'Connor
A brief biography of Flannery O'Connor.
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Create a School Arboretum Project
This project can be used with elementary students in classrooms or as a homeschool group project.It involves research, reading, outdoor walk, art, and writing.
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Crossing Canada - Part IX - Vancooooooooooooover!
Arriving in Vancouver on Sunday morning - bone tired, but anxious to connect with that part of my family and breathe in the salt air.
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Daniel
How peoples lives touch other people....sometimes in the best of ways, but under the worse circumstances....
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Donald Hall on Ambition
Compiled from two of his lectures, this essay appeared in Donald Hall's collection Poetry and Ambition: Essays 1982-88.
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Edgar Allan Poe--Family Homes and Catacombs
Celebrate October with tours to Edgar Allan Poe literary sites.
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Emerson/Dickinson Snow Poems
Comparison of two snow poems: Emerson's "The Snow-Storm" and Dickinson's "It sifts from Leaden Sieves."
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Emma Lazarus: Poet of the Statue
Emma Lazarus' poem,"The New Colossus," helped raise funds to build the pedestal on which stands the Statue of Liberty.
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Exercising the Memory
Memory need not fade if people keep their minds in shape.
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Friendship Crafts
If you have a tween that likes to get together with the girls and is crafty, here are some things that she can make as gifts. They are great projects at parties, too.
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Ghost Ship - The Palatine
While some regard the Palatine as a legend, there is historical proof that she did exist. Her fiery phantom appears off of the isle.
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Hearing Impairment
Article on people with Hearing Impairments, and how it affects their life.
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Henry David Thoreau: Sometimes a Poetaster
Though Thoreau’s reputation does not center squarely on poetry, it does demonstrate that the literary life he chose was one that has been well admired.
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How Daytime Soap All My Children got its Start
Because of the creator's original vision and socially significant storylines, All My Children has grown into one of the most successful daytime soap operas.
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How To Be a Bridesmaid
As a bridesmaid, you're part of a long history of wedding traditions. What's expected of you, and how to make your participation in the bridal party successful and fun.
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Jolly Old Saint Nicholas
From grandiose beginnings as the Norse god Odin to the Symbol of a holiday Santa Clause has slowly evolved over time into the jolly old man that we know today.
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Keats: Ode on Indolence
Keats explores ambition and poetry in the context of discussing laziness. While poetry emerges as a powerful impulse for Keats, he finally wishes it away.
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Memorial Day Activities
Have fun celebrating Memorial Day with these fun and interactive activities that can help you teach your child why this day is so important.
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