Poetry Experience
Choosing and Using Poetry in the Classroom
1st Edition
Published on 18. February 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-55138-223-4 (ISBN)
Description
This playful 32-page flip book explores all aspects of poetry - from guidelines and an overview of poetic forms to the Top Ten lists of various poetry favorites. Handy reproducible masters are also provided which include a poetry timetable, ten questions to ask about any poem, an observation checklist for teachers, and a personal poetry inventory for students.
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Persons
Sheree Fitch is the author of many children's books, several plays, and various works for adults. Awards for her writing include the Mr. Christie Book Award, the Hackmatack, the Silver Birch, and the Vicky Metcalf Award for a body of work inspiring to children. Sheree is the recipient of honourary doctorates from St. Mary's University, Acadia University, and St. Thomas University for her contribution to children's literature. Sheree currently living in Nova Scotia. and her favourite book the one she is going to do tomorrow! Larry Swartz has explored literature-based learning with students and teachers for more than 30 years in North America, England, New Zealand, and China. As a classroom teacher, consultant, and instructor with OISE/University of Toronto, he has inspired colleagues and children alike to learn in new and exciting ways. Larry is a well-known speaker and workshop leader.
Content
1 Why Poetry? 2 Poetry in the Classroom 3 Poems aloud 4 Choosing Poetry 5 How Poems Work 6 Writing Poetry 7 Responding to Poetry