1. Mrs. Keruskin Mrs. Mason Ms. Matthews

2. Standards:  1.1 Learning to read independently  1.1.8.H Demonstrates fluency and comprehension in reading  1.3.8 A Read and understand works of literature Reading Assessment Anchors:  R.11.A.1.5 Summarize a fictional text as a whole  R.11.A.1.5.1 Summarize the key details and events of a fictional text as a whole

3.  RL.9-10.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in text  RL.9-10.10 By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas, and poems  RI.9-10.10 By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literary nonfiction.  RI.11-12.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text.  RI. 11-12.10 By the end of grade 9, read and comprehend literary nonfiction.

5. Credibility Accuracy Reasonableness Support

6.  Sponsored by the Library of Congress  Goal - to make poetry an active part of the daily experience of American high school students.  Offers a poem a day for each of the 180 days of the school year.  The poems are well-written, contemporary, and easy to understand.

7.  Sponsored by The Poetry Foundation, publisher of Poetry magazine.  Mission - to create a more receptive environment for poetry by discovering new audiences and by creating new ways to deliver poetry.  Includes: “Poem of the Day” - a daily poem (audio format) A variety of poetry related podcasts  Search/browse through a variety of poems & poets  View issues of Poetry magazine dating back to 1912

8.  Sponsored by The Academy of American Poets  Mission - to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry.  Includes: Special section for teens with information regarding poetic forms and techniques, a poetry glossary, & publishing information.

9.  Robert Pinsky (Poet Laureate)  Goal - to demonstrate the impact that poetry has on everyday lives  Features ordinary Americans reciting their favorite poems  Includes 50 favorite poem videos, accompanied by the texts.

10.  Annual celebration recognizes National Poetry Month (April)  Began in New York City  In 2009, the Academy of American Poets took Poem in Your Pocket day to the national level  Encourages everyone to select a poem that they love and carry it with them to read, to become inspired by, or to share with others