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How to Teach Poetry (Even if You Hate It)

Do you struggle with how to teach poetry?  Does the word "poetry" send fear down your spine?  I get it!  I used to be that way. The book of poems sits on your desk.  Your heart pounds.  Do I have to interpret this?  Do I have to find some hidden meaning?  The fear of having a high school or college ... read more

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Stand Up! – A Poem for Black History Month

Stand Up! A Poem for black history month. Love this FREEBIE. Poem, questions, and assessment included.

Martin Luther King, Jr was magnificent in so many ways.  One of the lessons I like to teach my students at this time of year is how to stand up for what they believe in and the changes they want. Stand Up! -A Poem for Black History Month is a way to start those conversations.  I really like to focus ... read more

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