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Poetry Goes to School
From Mother Goose to Shel Silverstein
Learn how to create a "culture of poetry" that demonstrates the power of words and strengthens the language lives of children. Poetry Goes to School is a comprehensive resource for teachers who want to fill their classrooms with poetry. The authors have expanded the territory covered in their previous book, Mother Goose Goes to School. In this rich collection, they have gathered and classified a remarkable collection of poetry and teaching strategies into a meaningful, manageable program.
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Learn how to create a "culture of poetry" that demonstrates the power of words and strengthens the language lives of children. Poetry Goes to School is a comprehensive resource for teachers who want to fill their classrooms with poetry. The authors have expanded the territory covered in their previous book, Mother Goose Goes to School. In this rich collection, they have gathered and classified a remarkable collection of poetry and teaching strategies into a meaningful, manag...read more
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Table of Contents
Introduction: Creating a Poetry Classroom
1. The Patterns in Poems
2. Poetry as Wordplay
3. Mother Goose's Family
4. Painting Images with Words
5. Hearing Voices
6. Uncovering the Stories
7. Exploring Games and Ceremonies
8. Responding Through Poetry
Appendix
Professional Reading
Acknowledgments
Index