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Poetic Devices I Think Elementary School Kids Can Use (& Should Know About)

A Poet's Toolbox Originally uploaded by teachergal We read Valerie Worth's "Chairs" Poem today prior to Writing Workshop. Before my kids filled out the revised Responding to Poetry Form, we spent time really talking about tools poets use (i.e., they keep all of these in their toolbox and take a few of them out when… Continue reading Poetic Devices I Think Elementary School Kids Can Use (& Should Know About)