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ERIC Number: EJ558071
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-1081-3004
Passion for Poetry.
Myers, M. Priscilla
Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, v41 n4 p262-71 Dec-Jan 1997-1998
Offers ideas and teaching strategies to reach adolescents through poetry. Includes a complete poetry unit for use in middle or high school. Shows how poetry can be used to broaden the knowledge base and motivate children to learn. Describes how to build interest and motivation, and how to teach rhythm, sound, and imagery. (SR)
Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Class Activities, Literature Appreciation, Middle Schools, Poetry, Secondary Education, Student Motivation, Teacher Student Relationship, Units of Study, Whole Language Approach
Publication Type: Guides - Classroom - Teacher; Journal Articles
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Language: English
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