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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2004
Pages: 16
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Reading and Writing Poetry in Math
LaBonty, Jan; Danielson, Kathy
Reading Horizons, v45 n1 p39-54 Sep-Oct 2004
Though poetry and math may seem to be unrelated, there are parallels such as rhythmic language and language skills. Reading and writing poetry about math involves students with listening, speaking, reading, and writing in order to develop and demonstrate an understanding of mathematical concepts and relationships. This article features an annotated list of mathematical poetry books and a variety of writing ideas for math poetry. Encouraging students to read and write poetry about math will encourage them to find a deeper meaning of math concepts as they develop their poetic voices.
Descriptors: Language Skills, Mathematical Concepts, Poetry, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Writing Across the Curriculum, Annotated Bibliographies
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Students; Teachers
Language: English
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