Articles related to "Writing Poetry"
Enter Writing Contests Online
If you're in a writing slump, use contest guidelines to spark your creativity, and maybe win some great prizes.
contests • writing contests • prizes • writing • essays
If you're in a writing slump, use contest guidelines to spark your creativity, and maybe win some great prizes.
contests • writing contests • prizes • writing • essays
Searching for the Third Voice
"Persona poems," where the poet becomes someone or something else, are not just for children. Careful creation of a character can add colour and power to your poem.
voice in poetry • persona in poetry • character in poetry • poetry and drama • t.s. eliot on voice
"Persona poems," where the poet becomes someone or something else, are not just for children. Careful creation of a character can add colour and power to your poem.
voice in poetry • persona in poetry • character in poetry • poetry and drama • t.s. eliot on voice
Chilean Poet Gabriela Mistral
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Short biography of Lucila Godoy de Alcayaga (aka Gabriela Mistral), Chilean teacher, diplomat, and gifted poet.
gabriela mistral • desolacion gabriela mistral • poet • writing poetry • poems
Hyperbole Lesson
Students will learn the poetic technique of hyperbole through classic poems. Later, they will add humor to their own original poetry with examples of hyperbole.
hyperbole as a poetry technique • preparing a lesson on hyperbole • poetry that uses hyperbole • handout on hyperbole • example poem using hyperbole
Students will learn the poetic technique of hyperbole through classic poems. Later, they will add humor to their own original poetry with examples of hyperbole.
hyperbole as a poetry technique • preparing a lesson on hyperbole • poetry that uses hyperbole • handout on hyperbole • example poem using hyperbole
Imagery in Frost's Dust of Snow
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
Robert Frost's Dust of Snow is only eight lines long and contains no adjectives, similes or metaphors, yet succeeds in creating a picture in the reader's mind: how?
robert frost • dust of snow • poem about snow • imagery in poetry • similes and metaphors in poetry
Onomatopoeia Lesson
Students will learn about the poetic device of onomatopoeia, create onomatopoeic slogans or jingles, write a poem using the technique and then share it with the class.
onomatopoeia lesson • books to use in onomatopoeic lesson • example onomatopoeia words • jingles and slogans that use onomatopoeia • writing poetry using onomatopoeia
Students will learn about the poetic device of onomatopoeia, create onomatopoeic slogans or jingles, write a poem using the technique and then share it with the class.
onomatopoeia lesson • books to use in onomatopoeic lesson • example onomatopoeia words • jingles and slogans that use onomatopoeia • writing poetry using onomatopoeia
Poetry Criticism Untangled
Whether you favour a "new critical" or a "textual" approach to reading poetry makes a real difference to what you get out of it.
reading poetry • poetry appreciation • poetry criticism • analysing poetry • new critical reading
Whether you favour a "new critical" or a "textual" approach to reading poetry makes a real difference to what you get out of it.
reading poetry • poetry appreciation • poetry criticism • analysing poetry • new critical reading
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.
poetry writing • children write poems • children poets • writing poetry for kids • haiku poems
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.
poetry writing • children write poems • children poets • writing poetry for kids • haiku poems
Shape and Concrete Poem Lesson
Students learn about shape and concrete poems from poetry books. By writing and illustrating their own poem, students express creativity and learn poetry techniques.
concrete poetry lesson • shape and form poetry lesson • poetry techniques • diamante poem • acrostic poem
Students learn about shape and concrete poems from poetry books. By writing and illustrating their own poem, students express creativity and learn poetry techniques.
concrete poetry lesson • shape and form poetry lesson • poetry techniques • diamante poem • acrostic poem
Three Reasons to Write a Sonnet
You may be daunted by the prospect of writing a traditional Shakespearean or Italian sonnet, but sonnet-writing rules can be flexible and the outcome satisfying.
sonnet writing • poetry forms • shakespearean sonnet • italian sonnet • english sonnet
You may be daunted by the prospect of writing a traditional Shakespearean or Italian sonnet, but sonnet-writing rules can be flexible and the outcome satisfying.
sonnet writing • poetry forms • shakespearean sonnet • italian sonnet • english sonnet
Visual Imagery, Painting, & Poetry
A Vincent Van Gogh quotation teaches students the importance of color in poetic imagery and inspires students to write original poetry in a summer inspired activity.
visual imagery • painting • poetry • figurative language • lesson plan
A Vincent Van Gogh quotation teaches students the importance of color in poetic imagery and inspires students to write original poetry in a summer inspired activity.
visual imagery • painting • poetry • figurative language • lesson plan
What Makes a Good Poem
For poets, the difference between a bad poem and a great one can be extraordinarily elusive to define. In this article, we'll introduce some elemental concepts to help.
what makes a poem good • writing good poetry • understanding poetry • crafting words • writing a great poem
For poets, the difference between a bad poem and a great one can be extraordinarily elusive to define. In this article, we'll introduce some elemental concepts to help.
what makes a poem good • writing good poetry • understanding poetry • crafting words • writing a great poem
Writing Interesting Poetry
Become Poet Laureate of the Solar System with these five simple ideas to help your poetry stay interesting, exciting and fresh.
writing poetry • poetry tips • good poetry • poetry help • enjambed lines
Become Poet Laureate of the Solar System with these five simple ideas to help your poetry stay interesting, exciting and fresh.
writing poetry • poetry tips • good poetry • poetry help • enjambed lines
Making Poetry Exciting for Highschoolers
Teaching poetry can seem a daunting task. By bringing the music, form and imagery of a poem to life, it can instead be a rewarding one.
teaching highschool poetry • making poetry exciting teens • guide to poems in high school • music of poetry • imagery in poetry
Teaching poetry can seem a daunting task. By bringing the music, form and imagery of a poem to life, it can instead be a rewarding one.
teaching highschool poetry • making poetry exciting teens • guide to poems in high school • music of poetry • imagery in poetry
Memorial Day History Lessons
Memorial Day lesson plans teach students the history of American wars promote an understanding how patriotism and sacrifice have contributed to US freedom and liberty.
memorial day • history lesson • student activities • history of memorial day holiday • general john logan
Memorial Day lesson plans teach students the history of American wars promote an understanding how patriotism and sacrifice have contributed to US freedom and liberty.
memorial day • history lesson • student activities • history of memorial day holiday • general john logan
Can Digital Literature Be Poetry?
We've come a long way from the days when a "real poet" wrote only long-hand, perhaps transcribing a precious finished piece by typewriter.
digital poetry • electronic literature • modern poetry • visual poetry • sound poetry
We've come a long way from the days when a "real poet" wrote only long-hand, perhaps transcribing a precious finished piece by typewriter.
digital poetry • electronic literature • modern poetry • visual poetry • sound poetry
Five Rules for Performing Poetry
To read poetry in public effectively, you need to practice the basics of speech and drama.
performing poetry • spoken word • reading poetry • speaking poetry in public • technical aspects of performance
To read poetry in public effectively, you need to practice the basics of speech and drama.
performing poetry • spoken word • reading poetry • speaking poetry in public • technical aspects of performance
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.
sonnet writing • traditional poetry forms • how to write a poem • shakespearean sonnet • italian or petrarchan sonnet
Writing a sonnet-even an Italian or Shakespearean sonnet-- is achievable if you have a draft poem most suitably expressed that way.
sonnet writing • traditional poetry forms • how to write a poem • shakespearean sonnet • italian or petrarchan sonnet
Canadian Authors
For no perticular reason at all, here are some Authors that are Canadian.
canada • authors • gabrielle roy • robertson davies • anne hebert
For no perticular reason at all, here are some Authors that are Canadian.
canada • authors • gabrielle roy • robertson davies • anne hebert
Negro Speaks Of Rivers
A review of one of Langston Hughes most famous poem along with a brief biography.
langston hughes • black poet • black writer • negro speaks of rivers.
A review of one of Langston Hughes most famous poem along with a brief biography.
langston hughes • black poet • black writer • negro speaks of rivers.
Once A Seaman, A Principal, A Glass Factory Excutive: Then The Poet Emerged
A brief analysis of A. R. Ammons' poetry and the poet's life. Magnificent imagery coupled with poignant punctuation creates exciting poetry!
poet • ammons • imagery • punctuation • usage
A brief analysis of A. R. Ammons' poetry and the poet's life. Magnificent imagery coupled with poignant punctuation creates exciting poetry!
poet • ammons • imagery • punctuation • usage
Why Poets Read Gertrude Stein
Soul-mate of Picasso, Cubist word-painter, American poet Gertrude Stein is hard to read. But you can learn a lot as a developing writer from making the effort.
gertrude stein • modern american poetry • avant garde writing • sound poetry • cubism
Soul-mate of Picasso, Cubist word-painter, American poet Gertrude Stein is hard to read. But you can learn a lot as a developing writer from making the effort.
gertrude stein • modern american poetry • avant garde writing • sound poetry • cubism
How to Be More Creative
Creativity comes naturally to some, but everybody has creative potential. Through self-reflection and different thought processes, you too can cultivate your creativity.
how to be more creative • ways to think more creatively • things to do to be creative • creative ideas • being open to new ideas
Creativity comes naturally to some, but everybody has creative potential. Through self-reflection and different thought processes, you too can cultivate your creativity.
how to be more creative • ways to think more creatively • things to do to be creative • creative ideas • being open to new ideas
Interview with Karen Sedaitis, October 2001
The author of Soul Dark Soil talks about her book, the process of writing, the benefits of being published by a small press, on inner life, on the dangers of writing about subjects close to home, literary heroes, and her next book.
australian • stories • fiction • motherhood
The author of Soul Dark Soil talks about her book, the process of writing, the benefits of being published by a small press, on inner life, on the dangers of writing about subjects close to home, literary heroes, and her next book.
australian • stories • fiction • motherhood
"Dead Poets" in a New Light
Enjoy the written words from "Dead Poet's Society" in this week's Memorable Movie Quotes...
robin williams • drama • dead poet's society
Enjoy the written words from "Dead Poet's Society" in this week's Memorable Movie Quotes...
robin williams • drama • dead poet's society
Amateur Poet: Kendall Drye
Dedicated to all the people left unknown but have as much to give as a modern day Emily Dickenson.
amateur • amateur poem • amateur poetry • poetry • poem
Dedicated to all the people left unknown but have as much to give as a modern day Emily Dickenson.
amateur • amateur poem • amateur poetry • poetry • poem
David Duchovny - Agent Mulder's alter-ego.
A profile of X-Files star David Duchovny.
david duchovny • x-files • science fiction tv
A profile of X-Files star David Duchovny.
david duchovny • x-files • science fiction tv
Poems about Poetry
They say write about what you know - so if you're a poet, try writing about your craft.
kids • poetry • poems • writing • publishing
They say write about what you know - so if you're a poet, try writing about your craft.
kids • poetry • poems • writing • publishing
Poetry Special
Places to publish and contests to enter! Get your mouse ready to cut and paste, because this article's full of information to help you succeed.
award • art • anthology • poetry • contests
Places to publish and contests to enter! Get your mouse ready to cut and paste, because this article's full of information to help you succeed.
award • art • anthology • poetry • contests
Angels from the Realms of Glory
Learn about this popular and classic carol heralding Christ's birth with the joyous refrain "Come and worship! Come and worship!"
history of christmas carols • history of christmas hymns and carols • angels from the realms of glory • moravian christmas hymn • moravian christmas carol
Learn about this popular and classic carol heralding Christ's birth with the joyous refrain "Come and worship! Come and worship!"
history of christmas carols • history of christmas hymns and carols • angels from the realms of glory • moravian christmas hymn • moravian christmas carol
Author Snapshot Biography: Allison
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of Southern writer Dorothy Allison, Contemporary American Fiction author.
dorothy allison bastard carolina cavedweller she w • dorothy allison • bastard carolina • cavedweller • she who
A brief Author Snapshot Biography of the life and works of Southern writer Dorothy Allison, Contemporary American Fiction author.
dorothy allison bastard carolina cavedweller she w • dorothy allison • bastard carolina • cavedweller • she who
Classic Authors: Victor Hugo
A brief biography of Victor Hugo.
victor hugo • french literature • napoleon
A brief biography of Victor Hugo.
victor hugo • french literature • napoleon
Dickinson Homestead
The home of poet Emily Dickinson is open for public tours.
emily dickinson • poetry • amherst • massachusetts • literary landmarks
The home of poet Emily Dickinson is open for public tours.
emily dickinson • poetry • amherst • massachusetts • literary landmarks
English Acquisition for Internationally Adopted Children
Tips for parents who are adopting a child internationally.
international adoption • older child adoption • adoptive families • family • language
Tips for parents who are adopting a child internationally.
international adoption • older child adoption • adoptive families • family • language
Halloween Artist Date Ide
What kind of artist date would we have if artists couldn't embrace the Halloween season in one way or another? This includes Harvest Festivals, as well!
halloween art ideas • harvest festival art craft project • mixed media art • art journal • artist date
What kind of artist date would we have if artists couldn't embrace the Halloween season in one way or another? This includes Harvest Festivals, as well!
halloween art ideas • harvest festival art craft project • mixed media art • art journal • artist date
Kansas Charley Escapes
Kansas Charlie gets a reprieve, and takes part in a jail break.
kansas charley • charley miller • cheyenne • wyoming • cattle barons
Kansas Charlie gets a reprieve, and takes part in a jail break.
kansas charley • charley miller • cheyenne • wyoming • cattle barons
Pablo Neruda Poetry and Poems
Brief biography of Pablo Neruda, considered the best South American poet known for "Veinte poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada."
pablo neruda • pablo neruda biography • neruda poetry and poems • books by pablo neruda • love sonnets neruda
Brief biography of Pablo Neruda, considered the best South American poet known for "Veinte poemas de amor y una cancion desesperada."
pablo neruda • pablo neruda biography • neruda poetry and poems • books by pablo neruda • love sonnets neruda
Sorry, I'm a bit late this week
A grab bag of fun and educational sites for kids
kids • computer games • websites • web sites
A grab bag of fun and educational sites for kids
kids • computer games • websites • web sites
Talisman of Zandria - A Review
Christine Norris introduces Ivy Peterson and a host of other memorable characters in her debut novel Talisman of Zandria.
christine norris • talisman of zandria • fantasy • adventure • young adult
Christine Norris introduces Ivy Peterson and a host of other memorable characters in her debut novel Talisman of Zandria.
christine norris • talisman of zandria • fantasy • adventure • young adult
The Canonization - Stanzas 1 & 2
The first two stanzas of John Donne's poem "The Canonization" turns Petrarchan conceits inside out, to glorify Donne's love.
the canonization • john donne • petrarchan conceits • the sun rising • elizabethan love poetry
The first two stanzas of John Donne's poem "The Canonization" turns Petrarchan conceits inside out, to glorify Donne's love.
the canonization • john donne • petrarchan conceits • the sun rising • elizabethan love poetry
The Keats-Shelley House
English poet John Keats spent the last few months of his life in Rome, Italy. The house where he stayed is now open as a museum for public tours.
john keats • keats-shelley house • piazza dispagna • rome • italy
English poet John Keats spent the last few months of his life in Rome, Italy. The house where he stayed is now open as a museum for public tours.
john keats • keats-shelley house • piazza dispagna • rome • italy
The Magick of May
Learn simple ways to keep the Pagan magick of May alive even after Beltane passes. Nurture love, honor the Goddess and get your creative juices flowing.
may • beltane • magick • pagan • magick of may
Learn simple ways to keep the Pagan magick of May alive even after Beltane passes. Nurture love, honor the Goddess and get your creative juices flowing.
may • beltane • magick • pagan • magick of may
A Little Something On Poetry
A little ditty about poetry with some poems thrown in for good measure.
poetry • national poetry month • langston hughes • african american poetry • poetry day
A little ditty about poetry with some poems thrown in for good measure.
poetry • national poetry month • langston hughes • african american poetry • poetry day
Alcoholic Authors: Dorothy Parker
Dorothy Parker was known for her drinking and suicidal tendencies while being one of the most accomplished female writers of poetry, prose and screenplays of her time.
dorothy parker • dorothy parker poet • dorothy parker screenwriter • dorothy parker alcholic • dorothy parker and the algonquin roundtablelife of
Dorothy Parker was known for her drinking and suicidal tendencies while being one of the most accomplished female writers of poetry, prose and screenplays of her time.
dorothy parker • dorothy parker poet • dorothy parker screenwriter • dorothy parker alcholic • dorothy parker and the algonquin roundtablelife of
Alfred Lord Tennyson Biography
Life and works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, most important poet of the Victorian era. His subjects include Arthurian legends and classic mythology.
alfred lord tennyson • tennyson biography • works by alfred lord tennyson • english poet tennyson • poems of tennyson
Life and works of Alfred Lord Tennyson, most important poet of the Victorian era. His subjects include Arthurian legends and classic mythology.
alfred lord tennyson • tennyson biography • works by alfred lord tennyson • english poet tennyson • poems of tennyson
America's First Poet
Anne Bradstreet was America's first poet.
anne bradstreet • poetry • america's first poet • puritanism
Anne Bradstreet was America's first poet.
anne bradstreet • poetry • america's first poet • puritanism
An Interview With My Mother
This is an interview that I did with my mother on "World War II" and the "Great Depression."
world war ii • great depression • air raids • prisioners of war • germany
This is an interview that I did with my mother on "World War II" and the "Great Depression."
world war ii • great depression • air raids • prisioners of war • germany
Art Words Defined
Sometimes, mixed media artists just need a swift kick in the inspirational rear when it comes to working in their art journals. That's the point of these prompts.
art journal • art project idea • prompt • idea • mixed media
Sometimes, mixed media artists just need a swift kick in the inspirational rear when it comes to working in their art journals. That's the point of these prompts.
art journal • art project idea • prompt • idea • mixed media
Art, Droughts, and Water Rationing
Carry a message about water restrictions and drought. Teachers can model proactive behaviours embracing restrictions so that Art Classes become part of the solution.
drought • water rationing • different perspectives • break the drought: • art activities about water shortage
Carry a message about water restrictions and drought. Teachers can model proactive behaviours embracing restrictions so that Art Classes become part of the solution.
drought • water rationing • different perspectives • break the drought: • art activities about water shortage
Author Snapshot: Faulkner, W.
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of Southern American Author William Faulkner.
a fable by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner summary • about william faulkner • absalom absalom by william faulkner
A brief snapshot biography of the life and works of Southern American Author William Faulkner.
a fable by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner • a rose for emily by william faulkner summary • about william faulkner • absalom absalom by william faulkner
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