In this chapter you will: The Meaning of Poetry - Learn six characteristics of poetry that can be used to describe what poetry is.
- Learn about rhythm and imagery as elements of poetry.
- Learn the devices that give distinctive sound to poetry.
- Read about the devices of figurative language that allow comparisons and contrasts in poetry.
- Learn how poetry gains meaning from shape.
- Read "Questions for Evaluating Poetry for Children."
- Identify the differences among these forms of poetry: ballads, narrative poems, lyrical poems, limericks, free verse, haiku, and concrete poetry.
- Read about writers of multicultural poems and their work.
Selecting Poetry for Children - Determine the poetry preferences of children according to the Terry and the Fisher and Natarelia studies.
- Learn appropriate guidelines teachers can follow when selecting poems for children.
- Read about recent trends in the publication of poetry.
- Find what distinguishes poetry from verse.
- Use the "Questions for Evaluating Poetry Anthologies" guidelines.
- Read about "Comprehensive Poetry Anthologies," "Specialized Collections of Poetry," and "Picture-Book Editions of Single Poems."
Sharing Poetry with Children - Read about ways in which poetry is misused in the classroom.
- Identify a classroom that has a good climate for poetry.
- Learn ways in which poetry can be shared with children.
- Read guidelines for discussing poetry.
- Find ways that students can use models in poetry writing.
- Determine how teachers can provide guidelines in poetry workshops for children's poetry writing.
- Learn five types of choral speaking arrangements.
- Determine the value of choral reading.
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