Poetry Guide: A 'How to' Guide for Teachers and Librarians
By Author / Illustrator
Trevor Millum, Bernard Young
Genre
Poetry
Age range(s)
16+
Publisher
Troika Books
ISBN
9781912745098
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
15-10-2020
Synopsis
A 'How to' book to encourage children to encounter enjoy and read poetry, whether by listening or reading. With practical suggestions on how to effectively and creatively teach poetry this guide is written by two poets with years of experience working with young people: its full of tried and tested ideas that are practical and fun. It's a cornucopia of advice on how to share, perform, publish and - most important - enjoy poetry. There are lots of suggestions - what kind of poems to choose, who best to read or perform them, how to get started writing a poem, where you might find a poem you like and want to share. Full of enthusiasm and excitement, this is a book for anyone who wants to spread their wings and convey their enjoyment of the written word. If you have ever wondered how best to use poetry in your classroom or library, this is the book for you.
Reviews
Alison
Trevor Millum and Bernard Young's The Poetry Guide, A 'How to' Guide for Teachers and Librarians is not the fanciest book ever but its rather unpromising appearance belies rich content. Everything you need is here: getting going, editing, using figurative language, reading aloud, performing, publishing...
I particularly enjoyed the 'How to turn poetry into Funetry' section with its creative suggestions for finding and displaying poetry (in chalk on the playground, on stretched out till rolls). It's practical and infused with enthusiasm for poetry. As Ian McMillan says, this is 'absolutely essential reading'.
Suggested Reading Age 9+
