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OverviewOffering a wealth of ideas and support for ways to really bring poetry alive, this book draws on what is known to work, and explores fresh thinking. It will help both new and experienced teachers approach poetry with imagination and confidence. Written by people who have taught poetry in different settings for many years, and with contributions from poets Michael Rosen and James Carter, this book offers ideas on: - using drama - cross-curricular working - what to do with younger learners - inspiring children to write their own poems - and much more ... An enjoyable and uplifting book, it is a must for anyone working with children aged 5 to 14 who is looking for inspiration for their poetry teaching. Michael Lockwood is Senior Lecturer in English and Education, University of Reading. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Michael LockwoodPublisher: Sage Publications Ltd Imprint: Sage Publications Ltd Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 24.20cm Weight: 0.290kg ISBN: 9780857020741ISBN 10: 0857020749 Pages: 160 Publication Date: 13 June 2011 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsIntroduction - Michael Lockwood Reflections on Being Children′s Laureate - Michael Rosen Teaching Poetry in the Early Years - Margaret Perkins Teaching Poetry in the Later Primary Years: Response - Prue Goodwin Teaching Poetry in the Later Primary Years: Writing - Catriona Nicholson ′Look Children - a Real Live Poet!′: The Role of the Poet in Primary Schools - James Carter Cross-Curricular Approaches to Poetry - Eileen Hyder Teaching Poetry to Teenagers - Lionel Warner Poetry Teaching and Drama - Andy Kempe ′Literary Reading′: The Challenge of Getting Young People to Experience Poetry - Andy GoodwynReviews'Although written from a wide range of perspectives, each chapter is crammed with ideas as to how to invigorate children's enthusiasm for the poetic beats which might be lurking, tucked away and hidden, in every corner of their everyday lives and dreams. The message of the book is clear: don't just bring poetry alive, keep it alive' - Tracy Parvin, Senior Lecturer CCCU 'The title says it all. Enthusiasts show how to promote poetry joyfully in the classroom and beyond. The perspectives of poets, teachers, teacher educators and a Children's Laureate combine to offer the reader a whole range of practical ideas for making poetry an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Put one in every staffroom!' - Morag Styles, Reader in Children's Literature and Education, University of Cambridge ′Although written from a wide range of perspectives, each chapter is crammed with ideas as to how to invigorate children′s enthusiasm for the poetic beats which might be lurking, tucked away and hidden, in every corner of their everyday lives and dreams. The message of the book is clear: don′t just bring poetry alive, keep it alive′ - Tracy Parvin, Senior Lecturer CCCU ′The title says it all. Enthusiasts show how to promote poetry joyfully in the classroom and beyond. The perspectives of poets, teachers, teacher educators and a Children′s Laureate combine to offer the reader a whole range of practical ideas for making poetry an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Put one in every staffroom!′ - Morag Styles, Reader in Children′s Literature and Education, University of Cambridge 'Although written from a wide range of perspectives, each chapter is crammed with ideas as to how to invigorate children's enthusiasm for the poetic beats which might be lurking, tucked away and hidden, in every corner of their everyday lives and dreams. The message of the book is clear: don't just bring poetry alive, keep it alive' - Tracy Parvin, enior Lecturer CCCU 'The title says it all. Enthusiasts show how to promote poetry joyfully in the classroom and beyond. The perspectives of poets, teachers, teacher educators and a Children's Laureate combine to offer the reader a whole range of practical ideas for making poetry an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Put one in every staffroom!' - Morag Styles, Reader in Children's Literature and Education, University of Cambridge 'The title says it all. Enthusiasts show how to promote poetry joyfully in the classroom and beyond. The perspectives of poets, teachers, teacher educators and a Children's Laureate combine to offer the reader a whole range of practical ideas for making poetry an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Put one in every staffroom!' - Morag Styles, Reader in Children's Literature and Education, University of Cambridge 'The title says it all. Enthusiasts show how to promote poetry joyfully in the classroom and beyond. The perspectives of poets, teachers, teacher educators and a Children's Laureate combine to offer the reader a whole range of practical ideas for making poetry an enjoyable and satisfying experience. Put one in every staffroom!' - Morag Styles, Reader in Children's Literature and Education, University of Cambridge Author InformationMichael Lockwood is Senior Lecturer in English and Education, University of Reading. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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