The guide presents suggestions for enrichment activities emphasizing poetry for gifted and talented intermediate students. Information is arranged according to objectives, entry skills, teacher's approaches, student activities, and resources. The following poetry-related topics are addressed: poetic license; metaphors; poetry charades; "stream-of-consciousness" typography; listen/list (responding to "trigger words" with poetry); onomatopoeia; relationship of poetry, music, and art; reasons for liking or disliking poetry; introduction to writing free verse; theme; use of words from various sources to create a "found poem" metaphor/simile; rhythm; and use of senses. (CL)