- Poetry : audio files
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
et aussi:
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