Poetry Preference Research: What Young Adults Tell Us They Enjoy.

Abrahamson, Richard F.

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ERIC Number: EJ658930

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Publication Date: 2002

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Poetry Preference Research: What Young Adults Tell Us They Enjoy.

Abrahamson, Richard F.

Voices from the Middle, v10 n2 p20-22 Dec 2002

Suggests that if adolescents are going to get hooked on poetry and read and write more than an occasional sample, they need to have teachers share with them poetry they will enjoy. Considers a study by Karen Kutiper of middle school student poetry preference. Presents conclusions from this study along with a list of the 25 most popular poems. (SG)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Literature Appreciation, Middle Schools, Poetry, Reading Material Selection, Reading Research, Student Attitudes

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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Note: Theme: The Best Words in Their Best Order.