The Poetry Book is a practical guide to teaching poetry covering:

planning skills for writing?poetry quick writes integrated poetry units sharing and celebrating?poetry.?

When students write poetry:

it enriches their language and vocabulary

encourages creative thinking

develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

All students benefit from writing poetry but 'at risk' and reluctant writers can experience particular success from the creative but scaffolded nature of poetry.

Download sample pages for The Poetry Book: The Poetry Book - Sample Pages - Page 35 The Poetry Book - Sample Pages - Page 63