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Easy Poetry Lessons That Dazzle and Delight (Grades 3-6)

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Of the many poetry instruction books I have read, this one is the easiest to use. The poetry used is by well-known talented poets and of high quality. My class of children responded well and as predicted by the authors. This is the only book I have found that discusses both formal verse and free verse in an enjoyable, nonbiased format. Its list of reccommended reading is detailed without being overwhelming. I wish I had this book years ago!

I teach 6th grade language arts, and this book is a great companion for any poetry unit. It includes many poetry elements, from onomatopoeias to alliteration, and many of the lessons bring some new ideas about how to best help students develop an appreciation of poetry. This can be a challenge, but this book does offer ways to help develop the student's ability to play with words while using their own creativity. My only complaint would be the layout and order of the lessons, because I feel that they are somewhat random.

Book was as described. Working on lessons for next year's students and found many ideas to use and adapt. If you are looking to introduce writing poetry with fun and structure for those students who need it, this book will provide you with ideas.