For the Good of the Earth and Sun: Teaching Poetry
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Book Overview
For the Good of the Earth and Sun is for teachers at all levels, especially for those teachers who feel anxious about introducing poetry to students. Georgia Heard offers a method of teaching poetry that respects the intelligence of students and teachers and that can build upon their basic originality. She explores poetry from the inside as it is: a powerful and necessary way of looking at the world, and one of mankind's most durable inventions. Her book provides detailed, organized information so that teachers themselves can begin to enjoy and feel knowledgeable about poetry, and, from there, pass those feelings on to their students. The author's text is supplemented by examples of students' work in original and draft form.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:043508495X
ISBN13:9780435084950
Release Date:June 1989
Publisher:Heinemann Educational Books
Length:188 Pages
Weight:0.68 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.8" x 9.0"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8
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For the Good of the Earth and Sun is Good for All!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I am a senior studying elementary education at the University of Florida. I practically used this wonderful book as my bible for methods and strategies of how to teach poetry to young and/or reluctant students. This book is a clear and concise journey of how to "prepare the soil" and get children writing poetry! The book includes extensive examples of student writing and is highly recommended to anyone teaching (or who is planning to teach) a language arts curriculum, students, and even parents who want to encourage the writing of their children.
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