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Known for powerful works about African American life and the Harlem Renaissance.

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His humorous and imaginative poems make poetry fun and accessible for middle schoolers.

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Her themes of resilience, identity, and courage resonate strongly with adolescents.

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Writes poetry collections and verse novels that deal with real-world topics like friendship, family, and growing up.

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His poetry is clear, often witty, and speaks to everyday experiences, making it very approachable for young readers.

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Poetry stations: Students will rotate with different poetry activities: reading, writing, and illustrating poems

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Students will keep a journal where they will write weekly poems

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Poetry slams where the students perform poetry in front of the class

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History: Students can analyze poetry written during historical movements (e.g., Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era) to deepen understanding of the time period.

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Poetry teaches students to express themselves creatively and concisely. It builds language skills like vocabulary, rhythm, and imagery. It also helps students process emotions, see the world from different perspectives, and appreciate beauty and meaning in words. Poetry can reach reluctant readers and writers because it often feels less intimidating and more personal than longer texts.