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What is 'The River' about, and what can it make us feel or think?

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Who is Valerie Bloom, and what do her poems tell us about the world?

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Learn what a poem is, what Valerie Bloom wrote, and how to read 'The River.' Find what the poem means by talking and looking at pictures.

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You will know how a poem works by talking about its main ideas, finding important words, and reading to get the beat.

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Poetry for Kids | Learn about the different types of poetry and the parts of a poem.

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Find out who Valerie Bloom is, read about her, see ideas in her poems, and share what you think.

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I was born in Clarendon, Jamaica, and grew up in and around Frankfield, a sleepy little town surrounded by beautiful mountains. The eldest girl in a family of nine children, I’ve always known…

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Learn about poetry slams by watching videos and talking about them.

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Practice reading 'The River' by using actions and changing how you say it.

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Michael Rosen's top tips for performing poems and stories

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What makes poetry unique and how can we express ourselves through it?

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Rhymes and Reasons: The Many Benefits of Poetry for Kids

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Introduce Valerie Bloom and her poem 'The River.' Discuss her background and the themes in her poetry.

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Poetry time: Valerie Bloom reads 'We Don't Believe'

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Read 'The River' together as a class. Discuss imagery and emotions conveyed in the poem.

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POEM 'THE RIVER' BY VALERIE BLOOM ANALYSIS / LATE NIGHT POETRY WITH SERRA

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Students will write a short poem inspired by 'The River' and practice performing it.

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Thomas Elementary School performs at 2016 Poetry Slam!

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Challenge advanced students to write a poem using complex imagery or metaphors.

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Observe group discussions to gauge student understanding of 'The River.'

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Summative Assessment: Poetry Slam Performance

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Summative Assessment: Poetry Slam Performance

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Students will perform their poems inspired by 'The River' in a poetry slam.

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Play an online game related to poetry to reinforce learning.

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Do your kids like poetry? Are you a fan? Poetry games are a wonderful way to learn about poetry, no matter your feelings on the genre. You’re not alone if you or one of your kids loathe it. O…

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Explore different ways poetry can be approached and understood. Learn to appreciate rhythm, word choice, and emotional expression in poems.

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Share your favorite line from 'The River' and explain why it resonates with you. 😊

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Think about how using Padlet for learning made you feel. Write a few sentences about your understanding of the themes and emotions. What did you learn from this experience?

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I used to think using Padlet to learn is ... Now I think is....

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1. **Read Aloud**: Read the poem out loud to hear the beat and music in the words.

2. **Visualize**: Imagine pictures in your head as you read the poem.

3. **Feel Emotions**: Notice how the poem makes you feel.

4. **Look for Patterns**: Find words or sounds that repeat.

5. **Ask Questions**: Think about what the poem is trying to say.

6. **Find Connections**: Think about how the poem relates to you.

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How has using Padlet changed the way you learn and what did you discover?

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Valerie Bloom: The River - The Children’s Poetry Archive

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These ideas are informed by an inclusive style of teaching and are multi-sensory in their offering. Pupils may engage with the poem in many different ways. They may enjoy the play with metaphorical imagery that is prevalent in Valerie Bloom’s poetry, or they may be responsive to the shape, rhythm and sound of the words.