During a transitional time of year -- terms ending, holidays looming -- poetry can provide a welcome respite, as well as a fast lesson plan. While poetry sometimes gets relegated to a specific month or unit, kidlit expert Judy Freeman asserts that "every day of the year is a day to read aloud, write, and recite poetry."
Keep reading to learn more about Judy's article, "Every Month is Poetry Month" -- it's part of the Desperate Librarians series, which is packed with classroom-tested activities and a rich selection of read-alouds. While you're at it, be sure to grab some printable goodies to share with students.
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"Poem in My Pocket" templates for students to decorate (left)
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