Poetry: Read it Everyday! by Hillary Judd Tyrrell https://padlet.com/hetyrrell/y2jmthjd9nja What I Learned about Poetry and Students en-us 2017-04-05 16:25:46 UTC 2026-02-03 10:01:52 UTC hello@padlet.com What I Know: hetyrrell https://padlet.com/hetyrrell/y2jmthjd9nja/wish/164934702
  • Poetry doesn't have to rhyme
  • Poetry should be read for enjoyment
  • Kids really do not enjoy dissecting poems ( in fact, this really turns kids off to poetry, just like adults)
  • Kids enjoy funny/silly poems and topics they can relate to
  • Kids enjoy onomatopoeia and word play
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  • Poetry is not a genre-it's found in different genres such as realistic fiction, fantasy historical fiction, etc. ( more of a form of literature)
  • Kids prefer narrative poetry and poems that tell a story
  • Younger students enjoy rhyme and rhythm in poetry
  • Animals and familiar experiences are a favorite among students
  • Kids enjoy contemporary poems with familiar language
  • Poems should create visual imagery and have sensory language
  • Students enjoy interacting with poetry, such as with repeated stanzas or onomatopoeia
  • The same poem should be shared several times so recite and choral read poems together in class several times within a week
  • Always have a poem nearby to share....it's great for read-alouds, enjoyment, and builds community
  • There are many resources to use to help choose poems, such as the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children winners and the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award
    • ]]>     2017-04-05 16:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/hetyrrell/y2jmthjd9nja/wish/164938052     What I Still Need to Learn: hetyrrell https://padlet.com/hetyrrell/y2jmthjd9nja/wish/164941230 There are so many great poets and poetry collections...how can I narrow down to which poets and collections are good for which age groups or grade levels?
    In order to do this, I need to begin reading some of the NCTE Award winners and start sorting poets/collections into catergories for Pre-K/Kinder., First/Second graders, Third/ Fourth graders, and Fifth graders.  Then build a list for Middle and High school.     ]]>     2017-04-05 16:48:00 UTC https://padlet.com/hetyrrell/y2jmthjd9nja/wish/164941230     Sharing with Others: hetyrrell https://padlet.com/hetyrrell/y2jmthjd9nja/wish/164943463
  • Poetry needs to be shared with students in the classroom, in the library, in math class, etc.  There are tons of poems out there waiting to be shared!
  • Poetry needs to be shared with teachers...though collaboration a librarian can share collections or authors that classroom teachers can share with students on a variety of topics.
  • Poetry needs to be shared with parents....share a great poem in a library newsletter or blog.  Share poetry with the staff...create interest in poetry by sharing a variety of poems in a staff newsletter.  
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