50 Fantastic Poems With Wonderful Word Prompts (Grades 4-8) [Paperback]

Jacqueline Sweeney (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 1999

Use Thought-Provoking Poems & Companion Prompts To Get Kids Writing, Writing, Writing!
Spark Students' interest and imagination with this captivating collection of poems from favorites such as Lilian Moore, Jack Prelutsky, Eve Merriam, and Langston Hughes; then use the companion writing prompts to get kids thinking, talking, and writing. Includes classroom-tested strategies to introduce each poem and over 125 thought-provoking writing prompts on topics students care about, including, friendship, animals, food, feelings, sports, fantasy, and much more. Great for journal writing and preparing kids to write for standardized tests!

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About the Author

Jacqueline Sweeney has been a poet in schools for several years. She has written several books for Scholastic including Prompt a Day, Incredible Quotations, and the best-seller Teaching Poetry: Yes, You Can! Jacqueline lives in upsate New York.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Professional Books (December 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590662651
• ISBN-13: 978-0590662659
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,630,362 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)