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McVitty, Walter, Ed. – 1985
Written by teachers and poets, this book offers insights into the nature of poetry and the ways in which children can be taught to enjoy reading and writing poetry. The book contains the following articles: "Poetry and the Magic of Words," by Colin Thiele; "Poetry and the Child," by Charles Causley; "A Verse Along the…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Childrens Literature, Class Activities, Creative Writing
Download full textMcCarthy, William Bernard – 1992
The principle of empathic learning (involving activities that help students feel what it is to be like someone else) can be used to teach poetry, a material about which students have strong prejudices, and an activity they cannot imagine themselves ever doing or being interested in. First, students are presented with the conception that people…
Descriptors: Class Activities, Creative Writing, Empathy, Figurative Language
