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PRETEACH CHALLENGING VOCABULARY
With each poem you use (or any new text really), it’s important to pull from it words you feel will be challenging to read or unfamiliar. For some, a brief introduction may be sufficient if the word is not a high utility word. With words that you know will be beneficial in writing or conversation, take more time to develop full understanding and recognition. As you can see in the image to the right, I chose six words in all. Students can cut them out for matching, use context to get an idea of the meaning, and after discussion, they can write a kid friendly definition on the back with a picture or sentence if you like.
MODEL, MODEL MODEL
REREAD FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES
Close reading is not just for passages and picture books. We can closely read poetry too, and by this, I mean revisit with a different purpose in mind. Below, you’ll find a list of ways you can work in rereading:
CREATE POETRY ANTHOLOGIES
MAKE USE OF TECHNOLOGY

As always, FABULOUS and informative post, Carla! I can't wait to check out the That Poetry Guy website..I've never heard of it before. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Julie
The Techie Teacher®
There are just SO many great ideas in this post! Cannot wait to share them with my colleagues as we celebrate April as Poetry Month!
~Jennifer
What a great set of ideas for poetry, so perfect for April! Thank you Carla!
Great ideas for poetry. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome ideas
Great post! Thanks so much for the amazing freebie too!
Carla,
Thanks so much for writing this post. I am a huge fan of using poetry for multiple purposes. Love that you included the Pinterest board. I'll share your post–waiting for a good time to do so.
Thanks again for all your hard work! You are a marvel!
-Janiel
Thank you so much! I explored your resources all day yesterday and even met up with my sister to show her. You rock!
Perfect and just in time for spring AND poetry month! Now, let's have some spring!!
Andra
OH my goodness! That's awesome! Glad you like them!
Thanks so much! I appreciate it, and I'm glad you like it. 🙂
Thanks so much! I appreciate it and hope you enjoy using it.
Thanks so much! Glad you like it.
Any time!
Thanks so much!
Glad you like it.
Thanks a bunch! Appreciate it.
Hope you and your kids enjoy it!