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Posted: May 15 2009
I first purchased this book about ten years ago for each kindergarten teacher in the building where I was the principal. It is terrific for teachers to use in showing students examples of poems written by other young children in first draft and then final form. Routman's ideas for encouraging poetry writing with young children are very realistic and helpful,which is why I chose to purchase the book for my new position as a literacy coach in an all-kindergarten school.
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( 1 of 1 found this review helpful ) Posted: May 23 2008
This small but powerful book is a must-have for teaching poetry! As a primary teacher, I have all three volumes: K, 1st, and 2nd. These books are invaluable resources when teaching poetry to young writers. Regie Routman's books are filled with "real" students' poems that model and inspire emergent poets. Her books also includes poetry lessons that show you how to teach and highlight various poetry techniques.
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Posted: Feb 24 2006
Regie Routman's book is an amazingly clear and concise look at sharing and teaching poetry in a fourth grade classroom. Thanks for a book that taught me as well as my students.
