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In this book the authors show how young children come to love playing with language as they create poems and how poetry is part of the entire curriculum. ... Read more

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A handbook for teachers of English working with 9-15 year olds, this contains new ideas which were conceived, developed and used by the author. This text follows the same format as her previous works - each chapter being the basis for one central activity and illustrated by pupils' poems. In the final chapter, Sandy Brownjohn explains why poetry is so important to her and describes the three part writing scheme that is central to her own teaching. A combination then of assimilable theory and practical tips, this work should provide a variety of classroom ideas for teachers. Sandy Brownjohn established her reputation with "Does it Have to Rhyme?", "What Rhymes with Secret?" and the "Meet and Write" books. ... Read more

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Shows how students aged 14 and above read and respond to poetry and suggests classroom pratices that will motivate students to read poetry with enthusiasm. This book should be of interest to English literature teachers and student teachers, teachers on Inset courses. ... Read more

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Come along to The Midnight Party, an entertaining collection of poems, written especially for more than one voice. Read aloud these poems become conversations, games, chants, and demands. Strange stories come alive with drama and atmosphere. Pick a poem and perform it. There are notes at the back full of practical suggestions - about volume, pace, actions and sound effects - ensuring that you and your friends get the most out of every poem ... and every poem gets the most out of you!The Midnight Party is one of thirteen books that make up Independent Reading Level B, for children in Year 4/Primary 5. This phase of Cambridge Reading aims to extend children's reading tastes and understanding of language features, and motivate them to enjoy reading. ... Read more

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Struwwelpeter: Humor or Horror? is a critical analysis of the now infamous Struwwelpeter stories. Looking beyond the history of child rearing practices and children's literature, Barbara Smith Chalou considers the socio-historic context in which the book was written and makes comparisons to contemporary children's fare that is similarly violent, but intended to be humorous. ... Read more