Opening a Door: Reading Poetry in the Middle School Classroom

Reading Poetry in the Middle School Classroom
Dive into Poetry!
Want to teach poetry with confidence and passion? Paul Janeczko shows you how. Working from his belief that children will read poetry if we choose it carefully, he offers poems that span history, ethnicity, and gender--and ignite excitement in young people. Each poem is framed by an "Exploration," a detailed lesson for investigating the work on many levels. With response sheets, graphic organizers, background on the poets, and more.