Read poems by writer’s on Figment (then join!)

Some teenagers in Northern Indiana created a Facebook page to celebrate the upcoming generation of poets. 

Follow them and hear some great poems by aspiring poets just like you! 

Learn how to write a poem from a teenager! 

Check out what Meredith Weber, a 17 year old poet, wrote, and get some ideas for a poem of your own! 

Learn to draw pictures with words, taking a few tips from Sylvia Plath! (one of my favorite poets by far!)

Scholastic put together a “master class” on poetry, for the student who likes a poetic challenge. Check out their info on Sylvia Plath’s poetic images by clicking the picture below! 

Put a poem in your lunchbox! 

Take a poem with you when you eat lunch! It’ll give you something fun to do while you’re munching. 

http://www.poets.org/viewmedia.php/prmMID/5629

Today put a poem (or book of poems) in an unexpected place. Under your mom’s pillow, on the bathroom mirror, in your friends locker (you know those little slits at the top!), etc…

Cut out words from a magazine and make a poem with the words!

This is called “Cut-out Poetry” or “Found Poetry”

Give it a try!

Click on the book below to see a list of books on exercising. Lets get moving!