Edutopia – L.L. Barkat
“You can build students’ reading and writing skills, as well as their attention and focus, by encouraging a love of poetry throughout the year. This is well worth the effort, especially since poetry can also be a great medium for emotional expression and understanding. An easy way to get started with the genre, even if you’re not ready to include it all year, is to participate in National Poetry Month in April. Taking part in this event has the added benefit of connecting students to a wider community in a positive way—something many of us would agree is vital in a mobile society that can often feel fragmented.” (more)