Author: Sandford Lyne
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A collection of poems about childhood, family, nature, and other subjects, written by young people ranging in age from eight to eighteen.
Ten-second Rainshowers
Author: Sandford Lyne
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A collection of poems about childhood, family, nature, and other subjects, written by young people ranging in age from eight to eighteen.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
ISBN:
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
A collection of poems about childhood, family, nature, and other subjects, written by young people ranging in age from eight to eighteen.
Poem Central
Author: Shirley McPhillips
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003843980
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
In everything we have to understand, poetry can help. Tony Hoagland, Harper's , April 2013 In Poem Central: Word Journeys with Readers and Writers , Shirley McPhillips helps us better understand the central role poetry can play in our personal lives and in the life of our classrooms. She introduces us to professional poets, teachers, and students----people of different ages and walks of life---who are actively engaged in reading and making poems. Their stories and their work show us the power of poems to illuminate the ordinary, to nurture, inspire and stand alongside us for the journey. Poem Central is divided into three main parts-;weaving poetry into our lives and our classrooms, reading poems, and writing poems. McPhillipshas structured the book in short sections that are easy to read and dip into. Each section has a specific focus, provides background knowledge, shows poets at work, highlights information on crafting, defines poetic terms, features finished work, includes classroom examples, and lists additional resources. In Poem Central -; a place where people and poems meet-;teachers and students will discover how to find their way into a poem, have conversations around poems, and learn fresh and exciting ways to make poems. Readers will enjoy the dozens of poems throughout the book that serve to instruct, to inspire, and to send us on unique word journeys of the mind and heart.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1003843980
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 274
Book Description
In everything we have to understand, poetry can help. Tony Hoagland, Harper's , April 2013 In Poem Central: Word Journeys with Readers and Writers , Shirley McPhillips helps us better understand the central role poetry can play in our personal lives and in the life of our classrooms. She introduces us to professional poets, teachers, and students----people of different ages and walks of life---who are actively engaged in reading and making poems. Their stories and their work show us the power of poems to illuminate the ordinary, to nurture, inspire and stand alongside us for the journey. Poem Central is divided into three main parts-;weaving poetry into our lives and our classrooms, reading poems, and writing poems. McPhillipshas structured the book in short sections that are easy to read and dip into. Each section has a specific focus, provides background knowledge, shows poets at work, highlights information on crafting, defines poetic terms, features finished work, includes classroom examples, and lists additional resources. In Poem Central -; a place where people and poems meet-;teachers and students will discover how to find their way into a poem, have conversations around poems, and learn fresh and exciting ways to make poems. Readers will enjoy the dozens of poems throughout the book that serve to instruct, to inspire, and to send us on unique word journeys of the mind and heart.
Immersed in Verse
Author: Allan Wolf
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600595103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A guide for young poets offers advice on how to find topics, create a poem, revise a poem, start a writer's group, and get published.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600595103
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
A guide for young poets offers advice on how to find topics, create a poem, revise a poem, start a writer's group, and get published.
Practice with Purpose
Author: Debbie Diller
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 100384345X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
In her 30 years as an educator, Debbie Diller has closely examined classroom practice, asking Why? What's the purpose? Watching primary students work successfully at literacy work stations, she wondered with teachers, Why don't we have upper-grade students doing this? Could we kick it up a notch? In her new book, Debbie shows teachers of grades three-to-six how to structure their classrooms so that all students can be successful doing meaningful independent work using literacy work stations. Practice with Purpose offers guidance on establishing routines for independent reading and response writing, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to set up and manage a variety of hands-on literacy work stations appropriate for intermediate students. Each chapter includes: how to introduce the station;innovative ways to use materials;what to model to guarantee independence;how to troubleshoot; assessment and accountability ideas; how the station supports student achievement on state tests; reflection questions for professional development. The extensive appendix includes time-saving tools such as management board icons, graphic organizers, task cards, and recommended Web sites and children's literature.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 100384345X
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
In her 30 years as an educator, Debbie Diller has closely examined classroom practice, asking Why? What's the purpose? Watching primary students work successfully at literacy work stations, she wondered with teachers, Why don't we have upper-grade students doing this? Could we kick it up a notch? In her new book, Debbie shows teachers of grades three-to-six how to structure their classrooms so that all students can be successful doing meaningful independent work using literacy work stations. Practice with Purpose offers guidance on establishing routines for independent reading and response writing, as well as step-by-step instructions on how to set up and manage a variety of hands-on literacy work stations appropriate for intermediate students. Each chapter includes: how to introduce the station;innovative ways to use materials;what to model to guarantee independence;how to troubleshoot; assessment and accountability ideas; how the station supports student achievement on state tests; reflection questions for professional development. The extensive appendix includes time-saving tools such as management board icons, graphic organizers, task cards, and recommended Web sites and children's literature.
Writing Poetry from the Inside Out
Author: Sandford Lyne
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402254202
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
In Writing Poetry from the Inside Out, poet and national poetry workshop leader, Sandford Lyne, offers the writing exercises, guidance, and encouragement you need to find the poet inside you. Lyne's techniques, which he developed through twenty years of teaching poetry workshops, flow from an understanding that poetry is an art form open to everyone. We all can-and should-write poetry. In this enchanting and inspiring volume, Lyne will introduce you to the pleasures and surprises of writing poetry, and his methods and insights will help you tap into your own unique voice and perspective to compose poems of your own in as little as a few minutes. Whether you are an experienced writer looking for new techniques and sources of inspiration or a novice poet who has never written a poem in your life, Writing Poetry from the Inside Out will help you to craft the poems you've always longed to write.
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
ISBN: 1402254202
Category : Poetry
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
In Writing Poetry from the Inside Out, poet and national poetry workshop leader, Sandford Lyne, offers the writing exercises, guidance, and encouragement you need to find the poet inside you. Lyne's techniques, which he developed through twenty years of teaching poetry workshops, flow from an understanding that poetry is an art form open to everyone. We all can-and should-write poetry. In this enchanting and inspiring volume, Lyne will introduce you to the pleasures and surprises of writing poetry, and his methods and insights will help you tap into your own unique voice and perspective to compose poems of your own in as little as a few minutes. Whether you are an experienced writer looking for new techniques and sources of inspiration or a novice poet who has never written a poem in your life, Writing Poetry from the Inside Out will help you to craft the poems you've always longed to write.
How to Get Your Child to Love Reading
Author: Esmé Raji Codell
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 9781565123083
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Offers advice and guidelines on how to expand a child's world through books and reading, introducing three thousand teacher-recommended book titles, craft ideas, projects, recipes, and reading club tips.
Publisher: Algonquin Books
ISBN: 9781565123083
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 548
Book Description
Offers advice and guidelines on how to expand a child's world through books and reading, introducing three thousand teacher-recommended book titles, craft ideas, projects, recipes, and reading club tips.
Poetry in Literature for Youth
Author: Angela Leeper
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461670551
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Poetry in Literature for Youth offers teachers, librarians, parents, and students with an instrumental guide for incorporating all forms of poetry into the curriculum. More than 900 annotated entries provide descriptions of books and other resources, including anthologies, classics, various poetry formats, poetry novels, multicultural poetry, performance poetry, teen poetry, poet biographies, and curriculum connections. Educators, who are often unaware of the poetry resources available-particularly for young adults-will welcome this book with open arms. Lists for building a core poetry collection, along with resources for teaching poetry criticism and writing, electronic poetry resources, booktalks, classroom activities, and lesson plans complement this guide. Author, Geographic, Grade, Subject, and Title indexes are also included. For anyone interested in knowing more about poetry in literature, this is an indispensable guide.
Publisher: Scarecrow Press
ISBN: 1461670551
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Poetry in Literature for Youth offers teachers, librarians, parents, and students with an instrumental guide for incorporating all forms of poetry into the curriculum. More than 900 annotated entries provide descriptions of books and other resources, including anthologies, classics, various poetry formats, poetry novels, multicultural poetry, performance poetry, teen poetry, poet biographies, and curriculum connections. Educators, who are often unaware of the poetry resources available-particularly for young adults-will welcome this book with open arms. Lists for building a core poetry collection, along with resources for teaching poetry criticism and writing, electronic poetry resources, booktalks, classroom activities, and lesson plans complement this guide. Author, Geographic, Grade, Subject, and Title indexes are also included. For anyone interested in knowing more about poetry in literature, this is an indispensable guide.
Women on Poetry
Author: Carol Smallwood,
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488719
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In these 59 essays, published female poets share a wealth of practical advice and inspiration. Aimed at students and aspiring and experienced poets alike, the essays address such topics as the women's collective writing experience, tips on teaching in numerous contexts, the publishing process, and essential wisdom to aid the poet in her chosen vocation.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786488719
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
In these 59 essays, published female poets share a wealth of practical advice and inspiration. Aimed at students and aspiring and experienced poets alike, the essays address such topics as the women's collective writing experience, tips on teaching in numerous contexts, the publishing process, and essential wisdom to aid the poet in her chosen vocation.
What Do I Do about the Kid Who--?
Author: Kathleen Gould Lundy
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
ISBN: 1551381656
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Presents strategies on ways to create a classroom environment that will motivate reluctant learners.
Publisher: Pembroke Publishers Limited
ISBN: 1551381656
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 114
Book Description
Presents strategies on ways to create a classroom environment that will motivate reluctant learners.
Roots and Flowers
Author: Liz Rosenberg
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805064339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An anthology of essays and poems, featuring contributions from forty poets in which they discuss their feelings about family and poetry, share personal photographs, and provide one or more poems about the transitions that come with being part of a family.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780805064339
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
An anthology of essays and poems, featuring contributions from forty poets in which they discuss their feelings about family and poetry, share personal photographs, and provide one or more poems about the transitions that come with being part of a family.