This is a comprehensive site, including sections on forms of poetry, poetry in the classroom, selected poetry e-texts, and poetry bibliographies. (
http://falcon.jmu.edu/%7eramseyil/poechild.htm
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This site, sponsored by the Children's Book Council, describes Young People's Poetry Week and provides suggestions for commemorating the event. (
http://www.cbcbooks.org/yppw/
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In addition to information about her books of poetry, George provides suggestions for teaching poetry, a section for children, and links to other poetry-related sites. (
http://www.kristinegeorge.com/
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A Child's Garden of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson published in its entirety on-line. (
http://www.poetryloverspage.com/poets/stevenson/collections/childs_garden_of_verses.html
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A glossary of rhetorical terms, illustrated by exemplar quotes. This web site is produced by the Division of Classics at the University of Kentucky. (
http://www.uky.edu/ArtsSciences/Classics/rhetoric.html
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This comprehensive website created by The Academy of American Poets includes curriculum guides and lesson plans for teachers as well as a collection of over 1800 poems online. (
http://www.poets.org/
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The Favorite Poem Project was established in 1997 by Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky with the purpose of promoting the role that poetry play's in people's lives. This website includes information on the project and lesson plans for teachers. (
http://www.favoritepoem.org/index.html
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The National Council of Teachers of English recognizes authors who have made a significant contribution to children's poetry. The website includes information about each of the award recipients. (
http://www.ncte.org/elem/awards/poetry/106857.htm?source=gs
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