Bibliography for Teachers
Bauer, Caroline Feller. The Poetry Break: An Annotated Anthology with Ideas for Introducing Children to Poetry. New York: H. W. Wilson, 1994. Covers a wide variety of poetic forms and accompanying activities. Could be useful in teaching grades K-5.
Carey, Michael A. Poetry: Starting from Scratch : A Two Week Lesson Plan for Teaching Poetry Writing. Lincoln, NE: Foundation Books, 1989. Intended for middle school and up. However, many of the lessons and ideas could be adapted for any age.
Carroll, Lewis. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There. Philadelphia: Henry Altemus, 1897. Wonderful edition of the classic story includes the 50 original illustrations by John Tenniel.
Cirelli, Michael, and Alan Sitomer. Hip-Hop Poetry and the Classics. New York: Milk Mug, 2004. Excellent collection of classic poems and related hip-hop lyrics. Created as a unit for high school English. Standards and worksheets are included.
Cowen, John E. A Balanced Approach to Beginning Reading Instruction: A Synthesis of Six Major U.S. Research Studies. Newark: International Reading Association, 2003. Analysis of six seminal studies regarding the pedagogy involved in literacy instruction.
Crain, William. Reclaiming Childhood: Letting Children Be Children in Our Achievement-Oriented Society. New York: Owl Books, 2004. Primarily geared towards parents, however, there is much to be gained from this reading by teachers as well.
Driscoll, Michael, and Meredith Hamilton. A Child's Introduction to Poetry: Listen While You Learn About the Magic Words That Have Moved Mountains, Won Battles, and Made Us Laugh and Cry. New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2003. A treasure trove of nursery rhymes, poems, and songs. Rich vocabulary is defined and history of the poems included. Simple explanations and examples of various forms are provided.
Koch, Kenneth, and Ron Padgett. Wishes, Lies, and Dreams: Teaching Children to Write Poetry. Brattleboro: Harper Paperbacks, 2000. Reflective work regarding teaching poetry to children. A resource with many useful ideas and strategies.
Koch, Kenneth. Rose, Where Did You Get That Red?. New York: Random House, 1973. Another reflective book about Koch's approach to teaching poetry as well as his record of experiences. Includes lesson ideas and wonderful artifacts from the children he taught.
Levi, Peter. The Noise Made by Poems. New York: Anvil Press Poetry, 1984. A lot of interesting information, particularly in regard to teaching. Speaks directly about the sound, or as he refers to it "noise," in poems.
Miller, Judy. "Apples4theteacher.com - A Primary Website - Educational Games and Activities for Kids." http://apples4theteacher.com (accessed June 18, 2009). Excellent website with easy to find poems for almost every occasion.
National Reading Panel. "Teaching Children to Read: An Evidence-Based Assessment of the Scientific Literature on Reading and its Implications for Reading Instruction." National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). www.nichd.nih.gov/publications/nrp/upload/smallbook_pdf.pdf (accessed July 1, 2009). Landmark governmental study of methodologies in teaching reading and their efficacy.
Ross, E. Wayne, Jeffrey W. Cornett, and Gail McCutcheon. Teacher Personal Theorizing: Connecting Curriculum Practice, Theory, and Research. New York: SUNY, 1992. Inspiring collection of personal teaching philosophies of noted educators.
"Virginia Standards of Learning." Virginia Department of Education. www.doe.virginia.gov/VDOE/Superintendent/Sols/2002/English1.pdf (accessed May 6, 2009). Full reference source for the Virginia state standards.
Young, Kevin. Blues Poems (Everyman Pocket Poets). New York: Everyman's Library, 2003. A comprehensive collection of blues poems/songs from before World War II until the printing of the book in 2003.
"Grouping for Reading: Improving Outcomes for Students with Reading Difficulties." Research Into Practice Reading.
www.pearsonschool.com/live/assets/200736/ReaAutMONOVaughn_2120_1.pdf (accessed May 9, 2009). Supportive information for using mixed ability groups in Language Arts instruction.
Jazz Poems. New York: Random House, Inc., 2006. Anthology of blues poems beginning with a history of jazz by the editor, Kevin Young. Wide selection of poems ranging from the 1920s until the present.
Resolving Conflict Creatively: A Teaching Guide for Grades K-6. New York: New York City Board Of Education, 1994. Explains the causes and effects of conflict in the classroom and offers many creative solutions.
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