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Poetry: This compendium of poetry resources from our collections includes many great websites, articles, and lesson plans.; Format: bibliography/help

Saints from East and West: In Contemporary life in Vietnam, page 20; Cao Dai's founder, Ngo Van Chieu, had a vision that the union of East and West, religious and secular philosophies would lead to a more peaceful and tolerant world. The French writer Victor Hugo (at left in the photo above) was among the Westerners particularly...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Dialect Awareness in Literature and Life: Dovey Coe, a young adolescent novel by Frances O'Roark Dowell of Boone, North Carolina, takes place in the 1930s in the mountains of Western North Carolina. The use of mountain dialect continues to remind the reader of the importance of setting in this novel. The study of a selection from this novel will help students realize the impact of dialect in literature as well as their own speaking and writing.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Barbara Groome and Jo Peterson Gibbs.

A renaissance of jazz and poetry: The Harlem Renaissance was the birth of a creative plethora in all fields of art for African Americans. The poetry and jazz composed during or inspired by this era naturally complemented each other. Furthermore, many of the themes from the musical and literary worlds are universal and provide a great lesson on how two different works can have a parallel theme.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8–12 English Language Arts and Music Education); By Janet Fore.

John Charles McNeill House and Memorial Gardens: John Charles McNeill was a well known poet from Scotland County. His restored birthplace is now a historic house museum celebrating his life and work.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest: These are trees in Joyce Kilmer Memorial Forest in Graham County, North Carolina. The forest is a 3,800 acre tract that was set aside in 1900s by the government as a natural area. It was dedicated to the poet Joyce Kilmer, known for his simple but eloquent...; Format: image/photograph

Connemara, the Carl Sandburg House in Flat Rock, NC: This is Connemara, the former home of Pulitzer Prize winning poet Carl Sandburg. He and his wife moved to Flat Rock in 1945 and stayed for twenty-two years. The house is now managed by the Park Service. It preserves Sandburg's belongings much as they were...; Format: image/photograph

Visualizations: Black poet, Langston Hughes: Third grade or fourth grade students will have an opportunity to read and appreciate selected poetry of the African-American poet, Langston Hughes.; Format: lesson plan (grade 3–4 English Language Arts and Information Skills); By Floanna Long.

The North Carolina Writers' Network: Literary Hall of Fame: Find biographical information about North Carolina writers who have been inducted into the Literary Hall of Fame. Periodically, this organization holds teacher workshops, check back often to learn more.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

The George Moses Horton Project: Celebrating a triumph of literacy: The only American poet to publish books of poems while living in slavery, George Moses Horton is an inspiration for the power of literacy in our lives.; By Marjorie Hudson.

Teaching "style": This exercise works best as a review at the mid-point or end of a literature course. Paired students describe the style of ten authors ranging from "ornate" to "plain," and then compare the authors' styles through a designated series of metaphors.; Format: lesson plan (grade 12 English Language Arts); By Charlotte Osterman.

Saying "yes" instead of "no": Fair Use Guidelines make room for students and teachers to use copyrighted material in multimedia presentations.; By Connie Bakker.

Story tellers and poets: Students will examine the style, purpose, and organization of folktales and poetry in order to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of both genres. With this knowledge, students will use the word choice and repetition of traditional folktales to transform them into modern poetry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 English Language Arts); By Heather Bower and Michele Hicks.

Maya Angelou: Study and response to "Still I Rise": Students read biographical information on Maya Angelou and her poem, "Still I Rise." Students identify support and elaboration in poem, then respond by either writing a letter to the author or his/her own poem in response.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 English Language Arts); By Barbara Groome and Jo Peterson Gibbs.

Holding a poetry slam: Introducing students to “the competitive art of performance poetry” builds enthusiasm for literature among even reluctant readers. This article explains how a high school in Cleveland County, North Carolina, held its first poetry slam.; By Nancy Blalock.

Local authors database: Search through more than 200 authors in 15 minutes to answer specific questions. Add records and fields to an incomplete database.; Format: lesson plan (grade 6–8 Computer/Technology Skills); By DPI Integration Strategies.

Folktales and Fairy Tales: We all had favorite folktales we learned when we were growing up. LEARN NC has compiled a selection of instructional resources to teach students of all ages about folktales and fairy tales.; Format: bibliography/help

"Sonnet 130": Rude or reality?: This lesson focuses on Shakespeare's "Sonnet 130." It contains a copy of the sonnet, questions to use when discussing and analyzing the sonnet, and a creative component. This lesson has modifications for Novice Low Limited English Proficient students; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 English Language Arts and English Language Development); By Elizabeth Mackie and Vicki Moats.

African and African American storytelling: In Colonial North Carolina, page 4.7; The advent of slavery led to changes in the tradition of African storytelling. Tales in Africa had once featured the lion, elephant, and hyena; African tales in America began to star the rabbit, fox, and bear. To the African in slavery, the Brer Rabbit tales became a source of identity.; Format: article; By Madafo Lloyd Wilson.

All-Seeing Eye image in Cao Dai temple at Tay Ninh: This All-Seeing Eye image framed in a triangle surrounded by sun rays and carved lotus blossoms is displayed in the Cao Dai temple at Tay Ninh. The elaborate temple, located about 60 miles northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, was constructed between 1933 and 1955....; Format: image/photograph

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