Tiger lilies, toadstools, and thunderbolts Book

How can you teach poetry in a way that will capture students' imaginations and inspire them to enjoy poetry's rhythms and rhymes? Iris Tiedt, whose book Teaching With Picture Books in the Middle School is a favorite among educators for its innovative use of picture books at higher grade levels, presents an equally fresh approach that will stir young learners' creative spirits and bring an unusual level of personal engagement to the classroom experience. Learn how to create a classroom climate that invites children of all ages to experience poetry and write original verse as part of their learning experiences. Tiger Lilies is packed with teaching ideas that you can adapt to different levels of ability and interest, and the activities described throughout are presented in an appendix as handy, full-page reproducibles that outline expected outcomes, step-by-step directions, and assessment possibilities. You'll also find a list of additional resources for using poetry in the classroom.