April 28 is National Great Poetry Reading Day! On this holiday, poetry lovers across the country take time to read and recite their favorite poems, from sonnets and limericks to epigrams and haiku.
Celebrate poetry in your classroom, not just today, but every day, with these free posters! Ready to print, these high-resolution posters feature famous works by some of history’s greatest poets.
"In the desert" Poster and Worksheet
Explore Stephen Crane’s “In the desert” with this free poster and companion worksheet.
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"Oread" Poster and Worksheet
Have your students dissect H. D.’s poem “Oread” with this free poster and worksheet set.
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"Fog" Poster and Worksheet
Download this poster and worksheet set to help students appreciate this whimsical free verse poem.
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Walt Whitman’s "A Noiseless Patient Spider" Poster
Have your students examine the elements of poetry with this poster featuring one of Walt Whitman’s poems.
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What is a Shakespearean Sonnet? Poster
Understanding the elements of Shakespearean sonnets is easy with this visual resource.
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"Fire and Ice" Poster
Use this free poster to display Robert Frost’s aphoristic poem and spark thoughtful discussions in your classroom.
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"The Road Not Taken" Poster
Encourage your students to analyze the ambiguous and thought-provoking work of Robert Frost with this free poster.
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"The Lamb" Poster
Make William Blake’s compelling and profound poem a staple piece of your classroom with this free poster!
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"The Tyger" Poster
William Blake’s ability to craft his poem with subtle complexities and burning curiosity shines through this free poster.
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"Because I could not stop for Death" Poster
Capture Emily Dickinson’s mysterious and unconventional approach to death with this free poster.
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"Dover Beach" Poster
Introduce to your students the power of evocative language with this free poster showcasing "Dover Beach."
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"Should the Wide World Roll Away" Poster
Invite your students to dive further into the limitless meanings behind Crane’s poem with this free poster.
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"Spring Offensive" Poster
Delve into an epic poem that pits life and death, mayhem and serenity against each other with this free poster.
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"Annabel Lee" Poster
Remember Edgar Allan Poe’s poignant love poem with this free poster.
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The Woke Poet Poster
Inspire your students to recognize the poetic art form behind rap and hip hop with this free poster.
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Find other downloadable resources for your classroom at the English Teacher’s Free Library!