As a kid, I always hated poetry. I think it was because I would recognize so much emphasis on rhymes and the structure of the poem, rather than trying to decode or figure out what exactly they were trying to get across. In high school, they finally made me realize that poetry has endless meanings sometimes. That is, there are some pieces in where the author leaves the ending (or some part) entirely up to the reader. There is no right or wrong answer- but sometimes it drives you nuts because you are left in suspense... forever. I always enjoyed reading poetry with alliteration and onomatopoeia. It is easier to work with and remember words that have the same onset or are similar to one another. I've always been a simple person, so I only liked poetry if the messages were in front of you as opposed to hidden. If I had to choose a favorite form of poetry that I enjoyed the most, it would definitely be Limericks. I like the nonsense and humor that comes from these types of poems. I now understand that poetry is an important part of children's literature and must be implemented at a young age. Students must be exposed to different types of poetry, including multicultural poetry. The more students are exposed to poetry, the better chance they have at making a real-life connection with the poetry that's all around us. As we've said before, students work better toward something if they have the schema, or prior knowledge, for it. They must live poetry.
*Author to keep in mind for children't literature: Leonard Kessler has been creating books for children for the past 55 years. Visit this site for examples of his books: http://www.purplehousepress.com/Kessler.htm
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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