To Arrive in Another World: Poetry, Language Development, and Culture

Described is an approach to teaching the reading, discussion, & writing of poetry to grades K-12. The first component is the source materials (themes & subjects that inspire), & the second component is the communication of poetic writing techniques. For numerous examples of children'...

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Published inHarvard educational review Vol. 61; no. 1; pp. 51 - 71
Main Author Steinbergh, Judith Wolinsky
Format Journal Article Conference Proceeding
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge, MA Harvard University 01.02.1991
Harvard University, etc
Harvard Education Press
Subjects
Art education
Cultural instruction
Curriculum subjects: programmes and methods
Education
Educational sciences
Elementary School
Kindergarten
Language acquisition
Language culture relationship
Language teaching methods
Learning
Native Language Instruction
Poetry
Secondary School
Students
Teachers
Teaching methods
USA
Poetry
Language Development
Primary Education
Culture
Art Education
Secondary Education
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Summary:Described is an approach to teaching the reading, discussion, & writing of poetry to grades K-12. The first component is the source materials (themes & subjects that inspire), & the second component is the communication of poetic writing techniques. For numerous examples of children's poetry, the sources & techniques that make each unique are analyzed. Broad themes recur across all cultural backgrounds. Poetry reading & writing can push children ahead in language development & abstract thinking. By encouraging children to write poems, most will take a deeper pleasure in literature & enrich their own lives. 18 References. J. Mayberry
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ISSN:0017-8055
1943-5045
DOI:10.17763/haer.61.1.x228m1123838773v