Episode 368: National Poetry Month

In 1996 April was designated as National Poetry Month. In this episode Andrew Pudewa and Julie Walker offer an assortment of ways to celebrate the occasion. As they explore the value of reading poetry, they also share tips and tricks for writing and memorizing poetry to cultivate your students’ enjoyment of poetry.

Referenced Materials

• National Poetry Month


• Linguistic Development through Poetry Memorization


• Favorite Poems Old and New 


• The Goodness of Memory
  
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• "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe


• "Horatius at the Bridge" by Thomas Babington Macaulay


• Poetry Out Loud


• Dr. James B. Webster


• "What to Do with Foxes- A Sonnet" by Andrew Pudewa


• Episode 314: Imitation as the Foundation for Innovation, Creativity, and Development


• "30 Ways to Celebrate National Poetry Month in the Classroom"


• Writing Contests


• HSLDA Contents


• Magnum Opus Magazine
  
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• "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll


• "Trees" by Joyce Kilmer 


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• Transcript of Podcast Episode 368

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