Igniting the Poetry Flame

A Teaching Resource Book

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Forewords.
Preface
CHAPTER I Poetry and Party Hats: Sweets and Treats
               LESSON ONE: Savoring Chocolate Treasures
               LESSON TWO: The Gift: An Absolute Mystery
               LESSON THREE: Sugar Candy Sticks and Chocolate Fantasies
               LESSON FOUR: “Yes, We Have No Bananas”
               LESSON FIVE: Let’s Celebrate!
CHAPTER II Animal Poems: Of Dogs and Cats and Furry Things and

               Nature’s Things with Gossamer Wings
               LESSON ONE: Capturing Wild Creatures
               LESSON TWO: Creating a Word Picture
               LESSON THREE: Discovering the Art of Storytelling
CHAPTER III Poetry in Motion: Hobbies, Sports, Games, and Dance
               LESSON ONE: History of Sports and the Olympic Games
               LESSON TWO: Champions
               LESSON THREE: Play Ball!
               LESSON FOUR: Best Foot Forward
               LESSON FIVE: Poetry Pentathlon
CHAPTER IV Putting Together the Finishing Touches
               PART A: Creating A Student Anthology 
               PART B: Presenting A Poetry Reading
               PART C: Reflecting About Reading, Writing, and Poetry
               PART D: Treasuring the Gift of a Letter 
Glossary
About the Author
About the Illustrator
Acknowledgments
Credits
Index of Authors