
The Poetry Guide
A 'How to' Guide for Teachers and Librarians
Troika Books (Publisher)
Published on 15. October 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-912745-09-8 (ISBN)
Description
A 'How to' book to encourage children to encounter enjoy and read poetry, whether by listening or reading. With practical suggestions on how to effectively and creatively teach poetry this guide is written by two poets with years of experience working with young people: its full of tried and tested ideas that are practical and fun. It's a cornucopia of advice on how to share, perform, publish and - most important - enjoy poetry. There are lots of suggestions - what kind of poems to choose, who best to read or perform them, how to get started writing a poem, where you might find a poem you like and want to share. Full of enthusiasm and excitement, this is a book for anyone who wants to spread their wings and convey their enjoyment of the written word. If you have ever wondered how best to use poetry in your classroom or library, this is the book for you.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
ARDLEIGH
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 12 years
Illustrations
40 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 199 mm
Width: 132 mm
Thickness: 10 mm
Weight
97 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912745-09-8 (9781912745098)
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Persons
Trevor Millum is the author of many books including A Stegosaurus is for Life and other Animal Poems, Exploding Heads and Warning - Too much Schooling Can Damage your Health.
Bernard Young has been writing poems and songs since his early teens. He has spent many enjoyable years as a librarian and began visiting schools and writing poetry for children during that period.
Bernard Young has been writing poems and songs since his early teens. He has spent many enjoyable years as a librarian and began visiting schools and writing poetry for children during that period.