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LRC 480/580: Children's Literature in the Classroom
Section 7
Fall 2003


The Essentials of Children's Literature by Carol Lynch-Brown and Carl M. Tomlinson

Skeleton Outline Chapter 3

What distinguishes poetry from prose?

 

 

What are the elements of poetry?

 

 

 

 

 

What kinds of poetry do children prefer?

 

 

 

 

What do you think about the fact that children don't seem to self-select the works of the NCTE (National Council of Teachers of English) Excellence in Poetry for Children Award winners?

 

 

 

Who are the most popular children's poets?

 

What do the authors suggest regarding the use of poetry in the classroom?

 

 

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