1. Poetry Chapter 5

2. "I think when you write a poem, one of the things you always hope to do is to surprise a reader." Alice Schertle

3. Background

4. Definitions

5. Elements Sound Rhyme Rhythm Figurative Language Shape

6. Poetry... Elicits emotional response Offers insight Awards

7. Building a Collection

8. Consider interests of the children.

9. Include works from various cultures.

10. Select poetry that supports the curriculum.

11. Use a variety of formats.

12. Sharing Poetry

13. Discussions Poetry response notebook Formal Activities

14. Informal Activities

15. Browsing Opportunities

16. Poetry Breaks

17. Students collect favorite poems.

18. Poetry Festival

19. Poet TREE

20. Other Ways Anthologies of Favorites Poetry Time Line Playground Chants, etc. Poetry Hunts, Slams, & Café

21. Writing Poetry

22. Keep in mind First, children must know good poetry. Suggest they write about what they know. Suggest emulating a published poet. Try writing group poems. Encourage revision.

23. Poetry Posters

27. Imitating a published poet

28. In Eloise Greenfield's style (Honey, I Love) Written by a 6 year old

29. See the CD-ROM which came with this text for: Searchable database of children's literature Author and illustrator profiles Bibliographies Visit the COMPANION WEBSITE for: Places to publish student poetry Related websites Poetry awards