Argues that Wordsworth's emphasis on love of nature, faith in man, and political sympathy--three expressions of concern strongly echoed in contemporary life--make him a worth literary figure for young people to study. (RB)

A satirical view of thematic teaching. (JH)

The diamante form--a seven-line, diamond-shaped poem--was successfully used to encourage students' poetry writing. (JH)

Children can be taught to appreciate poetry if the poems are carefully selected and of interest to children. (JH)

In this article, the author describes "Wen"--the woven patterns of interior and exterior worlds, patterns of mind and language. By linking literature/literary composing process with the configuration of natural phenomena, Liu reinforces a core value in the Chinese literary tradition that literature is a harmonizing process that brings…

Today gently nudge your children's creative abilities into motion. Invite their attention to the "Bright Discovery" of composing poetry - a fun and a rewarding experience for all. (Editor)

This annotated bibliography of Virgin Islands literature includes the author's name, birthplace, and birthdate; the title of the work; the publication date (if published); the publisher's name and address; a brief comment on the work; and the libraries where the work is available. An addendum contains a list of additional authors and works. (NKA)

Developed for college English courses, this book presents selections of poetry, short stories, and commentary intended to invite different ways of reading and interpreting literature. An introduction provides an overview of the book's content, as well as a discussion of how to read. The first section, "Entering a Language," considers the…

Discussion of search methods, reviews, and sources for urban poetry for children. Includes a list of books of city poetry. (LS)

Outlines eleven specific methods by which poetry can be taught so that the intrinsic questions are raised and the essential experience of the poem achieved. (RB)