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Wishes, Lies, and Dreams: Teaching Children to Write Poetry
Wishes Lies and Dreams Teaching Children to Write Poetry
Author: Kenneth Koch
The classic, inspiring account of a poet's experience teaching school children to write poetry When Kenneth Koch entered the Manhattan classrooms of P.S. 61, the children, excited by the opportunity to work with an instructor able to inspire their talent and energy, would clap and shout with pleasure. In this vivid account, Koch describes his in...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780060955090
ISBN-10: 0060955090
Publication Date: 1/1/2000
Pages: 336
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Publisher: Perennial
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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reviewed Wishes, Lies, and Dreams: Teaching Children to Write Poetry on + 8 more book reviews
An excellent resource for parents and teachers of elementary age children, this book provides ideas for teaching children how to create poems and gives many examples of children's poetry to share with children.
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I've used this book for many years, and want to pass it along to anyone who wants a good resource for teaching!


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