See additional criteria for poetry . It might be useful to jot in a notebook or on index cards, some notes on each book. Audience considerations should guide your choice of content and style. Then go one step further to give me your rationale for your choice of theme, design, etc. Then attach to the back of your report your typed up evaluation of three of the illustrated or poetry books that you scouted before you attempted your own.
Poetry helps readers share feelings, experiences, and visions with others.
Poetry brings readers new understanding of the world. Poetry encourages readers to play with words, interpret the world in a new way, and realize the images that are possible when words are chosen carefully. Reasons Given for Sharing Poetry Poetry provides pure enjoyment. Poetry provides readers with knowledge about concepts in the world. Poetry encourages readers to appreciate language and expand their vocabularies.