Poetry+Resources

= **Poetry Resources** =


 * Poetry Reading Strategies: **
 * **Preview** the poem by reading the title and paying attention to the poem's form (shape on page, stanzas, number of lines ending in punctuation, etc).
 * **Read the poem aloud several times** to hear rhyme, rhythm, and the overall sound of the poem. This makes the poem easier to understand.
 * **Visualize the images** by paying close attention to strong verbs and comparisons in the poem. Do the images remind you of anything? Let the poem paint a picture in your head.
 * **Clarify words and phrases** by allowing yourself to find the meaning of words or phrases that stand out, are repeated, or you do not understand the meaning. Use the dictionary, context clues, teacher or peer as a reference.
 * **Evaluate the poem's theme** by asking what message is the poet trying to send or help you understand? Does it relate to your life in any way?

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__**Helpful Websites for Information on Poetic Devices & Types of Poetry**__ [|Wikipedia]

//[|Kinds of Poetry]//

[|55 Types of Poetry]

[|Shadow Poetry]

[|Different Types of Poems for Kids]

[|Funny Poetry for Children] (Limerick)

[|Basic Elements of Poetry]

[|Poetry Dictionary]

[|Children's Poetry Archive]

[|RhymeZone Rhyming Dictionary & Thesaurus]