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Sheree Fitch and Larry Swartz
Year: 2008
Media: 32 pp/flipchart ISBN: 978-155138-223-4 Grade Range: K-12
Item No.: WMW-8223
A Pembroke Title
Price: $11.00
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Table of Contents | About the Author(s)
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.
Created by two remarkable poets and educators, The Poetry Experience brings their infectious style to a topic that is often challenging for students and teachers alike. From questions and short activities to full classroom events, this engaging book focuses on both reading and writing poetry, and on experiencing poetry both on the page and read aloud. Extensive lists of poets and books ensure that every reader will find personal favorites to celebrate.
Table of Contents
Contents 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 Reproducible Pages Index Professional reading |
About the Author(s)
Larry, a native of Toronto, holds degrees from York University and the University of Toronto, where he earned his master and doctor of education degrees. > More
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