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Make and Take: Poetry Lesson

Do you need a print-and-go poetry lesson? This can serve as a starting point for multiple age groups.

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Be a Teacher Who Writes Poetry

Need some inspiration? Try writing a poem today using one of these tips for getting started!

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What do you notice about this poem?

Brainstorming About "Pencils" by Barbara Esbensen Originally uploaded by teachergal Since I came back today, my kids only had one day's worth of formal poetry instruction. Hence, I wanted to spend some time doing some noticing of the tools one poet used in their poem (in this case, Barbara Esbensen's Poem "Pencils," which I've used… Continue reading What do you notice about this poem?