Profiles the poet Arnold Adoff: his life, influences, theoretical underpinnings of his work (balance, integration and utility), and the work itself. (SR)

A profile of Mary Ann Hoberman, the 13th winner of the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children is given. She uses poetic techniques in innovative ways, yet her poems are very accessible to young children.

Presents an interview with poet and teacher Barbara Juster Esbensen, 1994 recipient of the NCTE Award for Excellence in Poetry for Children. (SR)

Profiles J. Patrick Lewis, a college professor and a writer of children's literature. (RS)

Describes a two-day residence in a fifth- and sixth-grade classroom of poet Arnold Adoff. Presents his interaction with five students as they struggle with their poetry writing. (HTH)

Suggests that discussions on approaching poetry must begin with addressing the role of the classroom teachers and the attitudes about poetry that they bring to the classroom. Discusses a few general suggestions as to how poetry may be approached in the classroom. Discusses a poetry writing sequence which helps students explore images and…

Language arts educators who teach Latino English language learners know that part of their job is to help students learn to distinguish between the vernacular varieties of Spanish (or Mandarin, or Portuguese, or Swahili), English they use at home, and the school varieties of language expected in the classroom and in other professional and…