Poetry

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GLOSSARY OF POETIC TERMS from Bob's Byway

A Unique Guide for the Study of Poetry. Numerous other reference links that inform the art of writing.

 

Poetry4kids by Kenn Nesbitt - a poetry playground where you will find lots of funny poems and poetry books for children, games, contests, lessons, discussion forums, and journals, plus a rhyming dictionary, funny poetry podcast and lots more

poetryclass  - Take the fear out of teaching poetry with advice on how to overcome preconceived ideas of poetry. Includes descriptions of activities and suggestions for different age levels. Find links to a variety of other poetry sites. This initiative is not about trying to turn everyone into poets. It shows that having fun with poetry is a great way to help improve pupils' abilities in both reading and writing as well as speaking and listening. Teachers with less confidence in poetry will be able to use it in class to develop creative writing and extend children's literacy experience at all Key Stages." David Blunkett

The League of Canadian Poets

This is the national association of professional publishing and performing poets in Canada. It encourages publication, performance and recognition of Canadian poetry nationally and internationally. Resources are provided to facilitate the teaching of Canadian poetry at all levels of education.

Young Poets  - This site was created by the League of Canadian Poets and is designed to encourage and inspire young poets. The objective is to promote poetry in Canada and to promote Canadian poetry internationally. 'Young Poets' offers both a youth section and a teacher zone.  For students there is an e-zine (Re:verse) in which young poets can have their work published. They can play with words, join a forum, link to contests and articles and information that provides support and 'know how'.  For teachers there is a Poetry Teachers' Discussion list, a reading list, a digital history of Canadian poetry, and suggestions for working with students.  This site is supported by Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Canada through the Book Publishing Industry Development Program.