Poetry aloud here 2 : sharing poetry with children / Sylvia M. Vardell.
Material type: TextPublisher: Chicago : ALA editions, an imprint of American Library Association, 2014Edition: Second editionDescription: ix, 286 pages ; 23 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0838911773 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- 9780838911778 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Sharing poetry with children
Item type | Home library | Collection | Shelving location | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Main Library | Parent/Teacher Resource Collection-Children's | Please Ask at Children's Desk | 372.64 V291 | Available | 33111007531284 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
Since Poetry Aloud Here! was published, poetry written for young people has gained interest as an educational tool. This revamped and expanded followup guides educators toward innovative ways to use poetry and establish an atmosphere that encourages individual participation and creativity. Blending information and inspiration, Vardell
Offers practical strategies for reading aloud and teaching poetry in both formal and informal situations Details best practices gleaned from years in the field, with numerous suggestions that cross the curriculum--from literature to science and math Includes expanded lists of poems, poet profiles, book-poetry pairings, and other tools useful for programming and collection developmentUpdated with a new bibliography, this book is the perfect resource that helps librarians and educators use poetry to fire children's imaginations.
"Appendix B: Bibliography of children's poetry books": pages 229-269.
Updated and expanded edition of: Poetry aloud here! 2006.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 271-275) and index.
Why make poetry a priority? -- Which poets are popular? -- What poetry do children enjoy? -- How do you promote poetry? -- How do you present poetry to children? -- What happens after you share the poem? -- One final word -- Appendix A. Noteworthy poets writing for young people -- Appendix B. Bibliography of children's poetry books.
Poetry is all around us. Informal verses and rhyming language are so ubiquitous that we take them for granted. From lullabies and baby song to standard poetry collections, learn to help your classes connect through sharing and discussing poetry in all its forms.