Discover the poet within you!
Designed for grades 5–12.
To be completed in 7 weeks.
The purpose of this guide is to discover the craft of writing poems and to delight in the reading of poetry. Over the course of seven weeks you will: be introduced to some of the basic techniques used by poets, explore some excellent poetry, and practice writing original poems. Each section is designed to be completed in about two, one hour sittings.
The
Exploring Poetry bundle includes:
Exploring Poetry, a 75 page study guide and workbook.
Seeing the Blue Between, by Paul B. Janeczko
Advice from 32 of today's best poets will inform and inspire for budding poets From the value of brainstorming to the importance of revision, the volume will help young writers imagine the possibilities of poetry.
A Kick in the Head, by Paul B. Janeczko
An introduction to poetic structure, this volume outlines 29 different forms. Restrictions are introduced more as opportunities for words to have broader purpose. Each form is set within a clever visual representation, with the name of each tucked in the upper corner of the page giving the young writer room for exploration.
How to Eat a poem, by American Poetry & Literacy Project, Academy of American Poets, and Ted Kooser
These lighthearted poems span a wide range of subjects from books to imagination to travel to adventure to love and friendship. An array of poets including Lewis Carroll, Robert Frost, Emily Dickinson, Shel Silverstein and Ogden Nash demonstrate the literary power of poetry to inform, entertain, and motivate.
20th Century American Paintings Art Cards
A selection of 24 postcard size reproductions of American masterpieces to be used for writing exercies in the study guide. (selection may vary)
Personal Journal
A compact, 100 page personal journal for observations and inspiration.
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Exploring Poetry Guide SampleISBN 978-1-937200-43-5
