Module 7: Reading Response

To many students, poetry is an unknown world perceived to be full of unfamiliar language and hidden meanings. And from an educator’s point of view, poetry can sometimes be intimidating to because some feel as if it is too extensive to teach, especially to children. But this notion couldn’t be more wrong. Poetry is a vital resource and can be used in classrooms to deepen knowledge, gain understanding, practice reading/writing, and spark creativity.

In Maria Linaberger’s article, I really enjoyed reading about the “Poetry Top 10: An Action Plan".

One thing that really stood out to me was questioning the poet. This method facilitates class discussions while integrating a series of questions about the text. I believe this is a great strategy because it indirectly connects students to the author and the author’s writing style.

From Linaberger’s article, I have come up with a few different ideas with introducing poetry into the classroom. Poetry can be used throughout the core subjects, such as mathematics, science, and social studies. Teachers can use these poems as introductions to lessons and sometimes even a substitution from reading textbooks. The more students are exposed to poetry, the more open and confident they will be with reading and writing it.