Here are some books I recommend to teachers and others interested in teaching and writing poetry.
Poetry Matters: Writing a Poem from the Inside Out, Ralph Fletcher, Harper Trophy, 2002
Wishes, Lies and Dreams: Teaching Children to Write Poetry, Kenneth Koch, HarperCollins, 1970
Rose, Where Did You Get That Red? Teaching Great Poetry to Children, Kenneth Koch,
Vintage Books, Random House, 1973, 1990
Poetry from A to Z: A Guide for Young Writers, Paul B. Janeczko, Bradbury Press, 1994
Seeing the Blue Between: Advice and Inspiration for Young Poets, Paul B. Janezko, Candlewick Press, 2002
Pass the Poetry, Please! Lee Bennett Hopkins, HarperCollins, 1998
poemcrazy: freeing your life with words, Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge, Three Rivers Press, 1996
For the Good of the Earth and Sun: Teaching Poetry, Georgia Heard, Heinemann Books, 1989
Teacher Workshop: “Poetry in the Classroom”
Writing and Enjoying Poetry with Children
This is an interactive, one-hour workshop about sharing and writing poetry with children. It includes: how poetry helps children develop literacy; an overview of different kinds of poetry and poetic terms; how to include poetry in the classroom; how to help children understand and appreciate poetry; how to help children write and revise their own poetry; poetry-writing activities; ideas for publishing and sharing students’ poetry; and a bibliography of favorite poetry books for children.
For more information and pricing, please contact me.
"Nice flow and overview of teaching process.Your love of poetry shows" —New England Association of Teachers of English, 2003 Conference attendee
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