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Volume 1, Number 3:
Poetry in the Classroom

These featured articles appeared in Volume 1, Number 3 issue of the Write Connections quarterly newsletter. View or download other archived newsletters, a topical organization of all newsletters, or sign-up to receive notification when the next newsletters are ready to download.

Quarterly newsletter featured articles in this edition included:

How Do We Inspire Poetry
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When students write poetry they gain skills that benefit them for life. Eleven poetry exercises are included that stimulate creativity, and can be adapted for all age groups
Could I REALLY Be a Poet Someday?
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This article is a positive record about a child's first attempt at becoming a poet.
Framed & Hung
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This poem is about capturing memories on paper.
More Than Fluff
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The study of poetry is more than a “fluff” unit to try to squeeze in at the end of the year. Read how poetry can give you the opportunity to lay important groundwork for good writing.
Building a Foundation of Literacy Through Poetry in Primary Grades
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Poetry lays a natural foundation for literacy when used intentionally. Implement the study of poetry to capture imagination, to instigate a love of language, to inspire reading and writing, and even to address state standards.
White Knuckles
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The panic of the poetry assignment, along with its white knuckles, is giving way to applause.
A Poetry Connection
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Find tips on how reading poetry can support oral reading and writing practice.

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Volume 3, Number 4
English Language Learner
Volume 3, Number 3
Project Based Learning
Volume 3, Number 2
Research
Volume 3, Number 1
Writing Across the Curriculum: The Arts
Volume 2, Number 4
Writing Across the Curriculum: Social Studies
Volume 2, Number 3
Writing Across the Curriculum: Science
Volume 2, Number 2
Writing Across the Curriculum: Mathematics
Volume 2, Number 1
Writing Across the Curriculum: Language Arts/Reading
Volume 1, Number 3
Poetry in the Classroom
Volume 1, Number 2
Writing Across the Curriculum: general theme
Volume 1, Number 1
Effective Writing Prompts: general theme

 

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