9th Grade Poetry

"Hunger" by Emily Dickinson

Explore the meaning of "Hunger", a poem by Emily Dickinson.

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Poetry

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A brief article about Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks.

Gwendolyn Brooks

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Poetry

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Geoffrey Chaucer Biography

Read about the life of 14th-century writer Geoffrey Chaucer, author of The Canterbury Tales.

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Poetry

Authors

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Review iambic pentameter with your students.

Speak to Me in Iambic

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Poetry

Creative Writing

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A brief article about poet Phillis Wheatley.

Phillis Wheatley

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Poetry

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The text of Samuel Coleridge's Kubla Khan.

Kubla Khan

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Poetry

Reading Comprehension

Literature

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Read a brief biography of W.B. Yeats.

William Butler Yeats

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Poetry

Authors

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Read different memorial poems.

Memorial Poetry

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Reading and Literature

Literature

Poetry

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Glossary of Definitions and Terms for Poetry

This alphabetical list of poetry terms and vocabulary includes definitions and examples of the most common and important…

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Poetry

Vocabulary

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Read this biography to learn about the life, poems, and songs of Robert Burns (1759–1796).

Robert Burns Biography

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Poetry

Authors

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Where Students Can Publish

If you are interested in having your students' writing published, send their work to the publications in this list.

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Poetry

Creative Writing

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Incorporate creative arts into your curriculum through the poetry, drama, and discussion activities in this teacher's…

Comfort Teacher's Guide

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Literature

Reading and Literature

Fiction

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A Wreath for Emmett Till Teacher's Guide

Preparation assignments, group discussion questions about lynching and civil rights, and many other resources are…

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Literature

Poetry

Nonfiction Literature

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TeacherVision Interviews Author Taylor Mali

Taylor Mali, author of the viral poem "What Teachers Make," sat down with TeacherVision to talk about his new book…

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Poetry

Authors

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Because I Am Furniture Discussion Guide

Bring attention to domestic violence and the damaging effects of silence through the pre- and post-reading discussion…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Abuse Prevention

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BOOK GUIDES

Robert Frost's Poems: Teacher's Guide

Poems, a classic collection of the poetry by Robert Frost, contains more than 100 poems, including ample selections from…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Twentieth Century

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BOOK GUIDES

The Odyssey Teacher's Guide

An epic adventure poem from the beginning of Greek literature, The Odyssey is the legendary story of the Greek…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Banned Books and Censorship

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Printable List of Poetry Terms and Words

A printable alphabetized list of poetry terminology and examples Working on a poetry unit with your students? Print and…

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Poetry

Language Arts and Writing

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An Author's Tribute to the Mercury 13 Women

Share these poems with your students as a tribute to the women of Mercury 13, a secret NASA program to test women pilots…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Astronauts and Space Flights

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BOOK GUIDES

Speak Discussion Guide

Use the resources in this literature guide to Speak to engage students in a thoughtful discussion about the serious and…

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

Banned Books and Censorship

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Many African-American poets have made important contributions to the literary world.

African-American Poetry

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Reading and Literature

Poetry

African-American History

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