Walking into the Middle of Modern Poetry: Teaching Byer's "Cornwalking" (Modern Poetry in the Classroom).

Smith, Carolyn Reams

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Publication Date: 1989

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Walking into the Middle of Modern Poetry: Teaching Byer's "Cornwalking" (Modern Poetry in the Classroom).

Smith, Carolyn Reams

English Journal, v78 n4 p77-79 Apr 1989

Describes a high school class discussion of Kathryn Byer's poem, "Cornwalking." Notes that this description serves as both a case study and a lesson plan. Observes that students can respond to modern poetry by telling their own stories and "puzzling" their way into meaning. (MM)

Descriptors: Discussion (Teaching Technique), English Instruction, High Schools, Poetry, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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