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Make Poetry Come Alive! Book 1

Using poetry to enhance young children's writing skills

Here is the poetic inspiration you've been looking for. Written by a creative writing teacher, these books are packed with well-crafted, engaging poems to entice young children into writing poetry. They contain poetry starters as well as 20 poems and follow-up activities. These are perfect for shared reading time as well as independent reading. Also provided are practical teaching tips including guidance on creating an effective poetry programme and ideas on cross-curricular use of poetry.

Ages: 5-6 | Pages: 56 | Code: 5580 | ISBN: 9781927143131

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Wendy Clarke

Wendy Clarke is a creative writing teacher who is passionate about promoting poetry in the classroom. Wendy also enjoys writing her own poetry and is currently completing a degree in English Literature, focusing on creative writing. She lives and works near Arrowtown in the beautiful Central Otago region of New Zealand.

Contents

Introduction4
Notes on Using the Poems6
Poetic Devices Suitable for Junior Writers11
Twenty Great Ideas to Use in Your Poetry Programme12
Poems Bouncy Ball14
Be Careful!16
Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands18
Watch Out Ducks!20
It's Raining22
Fairy Tale24
The Cat and the Rat26
The Moon28
Very Berry Jam30
All About Me32
Sleeping34
Bed36
I Wish38
The Volcano40
Digging in the Sandpit42
The Pear Tree44
Signs46
The Seagull48
Sports Lesson50
See Me Move!52
Little Brown Hen54

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