Poetry

• Kids and Teens: School Time: English: Literature: Poetry  (49)

Craft of Poetry [ Mature Teens ] - A course on writing poems in rhyme, meter, and inherited forms. Covers the sonnet, sestina, and villanelle.

30 Days of Poetry [ Mature Teens ] - Contains thirty tips to writing poetry.

Glossary of Poetic Devices [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Dictionary of terms that are used to describe features of a poem.

Glossary of Poetic Terms [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A dictionary explaining the different types and features of poems.

In the Moonlight a Worm [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A step by step guide to writing haiku, with examples and detailed explanations of the meaning of this type of verse.

James W. Hackett Suggestions To Write Haiku [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Contains suggestions for creating haiku poetry. Includes link to haiku by J.W. Hackett.

Kalliope Poetics [ Mature Teens ] - Explains why you would want to write poetry, and help on getting started.

Poetry Forms and Terminology [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - A list of links to sites that define, explain, and give examples of a variety of poetic forms.

Poetry Workshop Pages [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tools and information to inspire and equip young poets to be better and more thoughtful writers.

Poetry Writing with Jack Prelutsky [ Kids ] - Online workshop with the popular children's poet includes tips, writing exercises, revision guidelines, and a place to publish online.

Rhyme Zone [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Online search engine rhyming database. Plug in a word and get a list of potential words that rhyme.

Writing Poetry: A Beginner’s Guide [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - 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.