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Math Poetry invites students to learn math vocabulary and concepts by writing their own word problems in the form of poems. You'll be amazed by the sparks of creativity that fly around the classroom! With crystal clear instructions and easy-to-use activities and templates, Math Poetry provides an innovative way to teach both math and writing.

Using the rhythm and rhyme of fun poetry to teach phonics, this collection of 112 poems focuses on more advanced language sounds, such as three-letter blends, diphthongs, and word ending. For each poem there are: word lists, hands-on activities, and unique Focusing Talk activities that help teachers model vocabulary in conversations with children.

Children learn to write with metaphors, similes, personifications, and the other poetic elements they use naturally in everyday conversation. The result? Every child can compose poetry! Includes exercises, writing suggestions, and sample poems written by students just like yours.

Use the rhythm and rhyme of fun poetry to teach phonics! This collection of 115 poems is meant to be read aloud so that children hear a particular language sound again and again, in word after word, all within an exciting and meaningful context. For each poem there are: word lists, hand-on activities, and unique Focusing Talk™ activities that help teachers model vocabulary in conversations with children.

Children learn to compose imaginative and meaningful poetry by using the poetic elements-such as metaphors, similies, and personification-that come naturally to them in everyday conversation! Includes writing suggestions and exercises, student samples, and art activities to extend and enhance poetic expression.

The author defines 14 poetic elements in easy-to-understand terms and illustrates them with more than 100 examples of student written poetry. This handbook addresses both beginning and experienced writers and includes exercises, worksheets, writing ideas, and tips for editing and reading poetry.