Poetry

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    How to Introduce Poetry in Upper Elementary

    Poetry in upper elementary has always been one of my favorite genres to teach. I think it’s because I love reading and writing poems myself. So my passion for poetry shines through in my teaching.  It’s also one of my favorite ways to help students see themselves as writers. Not because it’s fancy or complicated, […]

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