The Poetry Book

a practical guide to teaching poetry. When students write poetry, it enriches their language and vocabulary, encourages creative thinking and develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.<br /><br />All students benefit from writing poetry but 'at risk' and reluctant writers can experience particular success from the creative but scaffolded nature of poetry. contains detailed information and fun activities that will encourage even the most poetry averse teacher to have a go!<br /><br />There are over 100 resources available to download, including: poem exemplars, poem frames, word lists, templates, lesson slide shows and feedback frames.<br /><br />Authors: Sheena Cameron and Louise Dempsey.<br /><br />- Chapter 1: Introduction - guiding principles and practices<br />Chapter 1 presents the guiding principles and practices for teaching poetry. The chapter begins by outlining the developmental stages of writing a...