Chapter 5 Discussion

I remember reading poetry in grade school and loved it. Most of the poetry I read was easy to read and fun, like Dr. Seuss and such. They had rhythm and rhyme and they were so much fun to read over and over again. Reading "The Cat in the Hat" and like were some of the poetry that we children got into. We can relate to the stories and they are short and they get to the point. Fragmented sentences that create interest in just a few words, is a gift that many people does not possess. Especially when it captures the imagination and focus of young children. The attention spand of young children is very short and doesn't last long. These authors find unique and creative ways to find words and phrases that are one of a kind and so inticing that children get wrapped up in the story.



I would definitely find ways to incorporate poems into my classroom readings. One of my favorite past times was being able to create poems of my own. I especially loved to create ones that rhyme. The students need to learn the basis of poetry, how it is created and why it is important in our culture and history. Poetry has been an important element in our history today. All the great founders of literature and art of our time have embraced poetry that has been the backgrounds of all great literature.

In my classroom, I want there to be a ton of poetry selections that the students can chose from. I will also have time during the class that will be dedicated to the children creating their own poetry where they would either publish them and hang them on a wall or put them together in a classroom portfolio. It will give the children the opportunity to create poetry while embracing their own creativity and imagination.