Hello All
Here are some great poetry online resources from ReadWriteThink.
http://www.readwritethink.org

1. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 12  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Acrostic Poems
   This online tool enables students to learn about and write acrostic poems. Elements of the writing process are also included.
2. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 12  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Diamante Poems
   This online tool enables students to learn about and write diamante poems.
3. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Haiku Poem Interactive
   Students can learn about and write haiku using this interactive that guides them through the writing process.
4. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Letter Poem Creator
   The Letter Poem Creator provides an online model for the thought process involved in creating poems based upon a letter; then, students are invited to experiment with letter poems independently.
5. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 8  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Line Break Explorer
   The interactive explores the ways that poets choose line breaks in their writing. After viewing the demonstration, students are invited to experiment with line breaks themselves.
6. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 8  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Riddle Interactive
   The Riddle Interactive outlines the characteristics of riddle poems and provides direct instruction on the prewriting and drafting process for writing original riddle poems.
7. Classroom Resources | Grades   K – 5  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Theme Poems
   Formerly known as Shape Poems, this online tool allows elementary students to write poems in various shapes.
8. Classroom Resources | Grades   3 – 12  |  Student Interactive  |  Writing Poetry
   Word Mover
   Word Mover allows children and teens to create "found poetry" by choosing from word banks and existing famous works; additionally, users can add new words to create a piece of poetry by moving/manipulating the text.