Poetry Archive
(source : The Scout Report — January 13th) »Poetry is often seen by some as inaccessible, which is quite a shame, considering the beauty that can be contained within a single stanza, or in some cases, the mere elocution of one word. Hearing poetry read is a wondrous joy, and The Poetry Archive is a great way to enter this world. Established in 1999, The Poetry Archive contains readings by hundreds of poets, including a number of real historical gems from those who have passed away. The site also includes a “Lucky Dip” feature, which takes visitors to the work of a poet selected at random from their generous collection. The homepage contains links to a number of educational resources, including those for teachers seeking to utilize the contents of the site in their classroom and for those looking for a brief introduction to reading poetry. One recording that should not be missed is by the late John Betjeman, whose poem “A Nip in the Air’ contains the words: “Now if the harvest is over/And the world cold/Give me the bonus of laughter/As I lose hold”. » [KMG]
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/home.do
[ for students in literature…and all those who like poetry. Don’t miss the readings!]Listen especially to this short and easy poem about the Black by Langston Hughes
http://www.poetryarchive.org/poetryarchive/singlePoem.do?poemId=1552
Frost poetry
(source : Riverdeep’s Classroom Flyer, Thursday, January 19th)Being a Robert Frost fan, I was very excited to find this wonderful site online, offering audio files of the famed poet himself reading his poems. « The Road Not Taken » is here, along with « The Death of the Hired Man », « Mending Wall », and more. Use the 2nd link above to delve into the intricacies of Frost’s poetry, including themes, subject matter, sound, metaphor, and nature.
http://town.hall.org/radio/HarperAudio/012294_harp_ITH.html
http://www.frostfriends.org/tutorial-3.html
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Poetry portfolios (from Riverdeep’s Classroom Flyer, Friday, January 6th)
Students will explore language and writing through poetry portfolios, where a weekly poem is examined, illustrated, and shared. Find further directions here.
http://www.readwritethink.org/lessons/lesson_view.asp?id=152
