Poetry aloud here 2 : sharing poetry with children

Since Poetry Aloud Here! was published, poetry written for young people has gained interest as an educational tool. This revamped and expanded followup guides educators toward innovative ways to use poetry and establish an atmosphere that encourages individual participation and creativity. Blending information and inspiration, Vardell

Offers practical strategies for reading aloud and teaching poetry in both formal and informal situations Details best practices gleaned from years in the field, with numerous suggestions that cross the curriculum--from literature to science and math Includes expanded lists of poems, poet profiles, book-poetry pairings, and other tools useful for programming and collection development

Updated with a new bibliography, this book is the perfect resource that helps librarians and educators use poetry to fire children's imaginations.

Why make poetry a priority? -- Which poets are popular? -- What poetry do children enjoy? -- How do you promote poetry? -- How do you present poetry to children? -- What happens after you share the poem? -- One final word -- Appendix A. Noteworthy poets writing for young people..