Kids and Teens School Time English Writing Poetry

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12 sites in Poetry

Craft of Poetry Save
A course on writing poems in rhyme, meter, and inherited forms. Covers the sonnet, sestina, and villanelle.
http://www.uni.edu/~gotera/CraftOfPoetry

Glossary of Poetic Devices Save
Dictionary of terms that are used to describe features of a poem.
http://www.kyrene.k12.az.us/schools/b...

Glossary of Poetic Terms Save
A dictionary explaining the different types and features of poems.
http://www.poeticbyway.com/glossary.html

In the Moonlight a Worm Save
A step by step guide to writing haiku, with examples and detailed explanations of the meaning of this type of verse.
http://www.haiku.insouthsea.co.uk/tea...

James W. Hackett Suggestions To Write Haiku Save
Contains suggestions for creating haiku poetry. Includes link to haiku by J.W. Hackett.
http://www.haikuspirit.org/suggestion...

Kalliope Poetics Save
Explains why you would want to write poetry, and help on getting started.
http://anitraweb.org/kalliope/archive...

Poetry Forms and Terminology Save
A list of links to sites that define, explain, and give examples of a variety of poetic forms.
http://thewordshop.tripod.com/forms.html

Poetry Workshop Pages Save
Tools and information to inspire and equip young poets to be better and more thoughtful writers.
http://www.geocities.com/amylynnhess76/

Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky Save
Online workshop with the popular children's poet includes tips, writing exercises, revision guidelines, and a place to publish online.
http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewi...

Rhyme Zone Save
Online search engine rhyming database. Plug in a word and get a list of potential words that rhyme.
http://www.rhymezone.com/

Writing Poetry: A Beginner’s Guide Save
About.com article covering the elements of poetic composition, what to write about, and exercises for getting started. Includes sections on diction, rhyme, free verse, and concrete poetry.
http://teenwriting.about.com/library/...