Poetry has the potential both in the classroom, and out the classroom, to teach more than a basic understanding of iambic pentameter, rhyming couplets and haikus. Even when it comes to teaching primary school kids. It can be the backbone of English Literature lessons, from nursery, all the way up to university. So much of school is about meeting a word count or target, but poetry teaches us the impact of saying a lot in few words.
It also encourages us to consider the singular impact of each word in what we write. Likewise, understand the nuances of language, a key component of learning from poetry, can help students realise when language is used in advertising, the media and politics to manipulate them to make action.
A simple poem might not seem like a big deal, but if it can teach this then it will set students up for life. Poetry also helps in understanding different perspectives. Teaching and learning from poetry can help students respect and understand the viewpoints of people across the globe. In an age of increasing divisiveness, this is a hugely important education.
I loved poetry in high school. I wrote it. I read it. Today, I slip scripture into an analysis of The Day of the Locust. Poetry has become an afterthought, a supplement, not something to study on its own.
In an education landscape that dramatically deemphasizes creative expression in favor of expository writing and prioritizes the analysis of non-literary texts, high school literature teachers have to negotiate between their preferences and the way the wind is blowing.
That sometimes means sacrifice, and poetry is often the first head to roll. Yet poetry enables teachers to teach their students how to write, read, and understand any text. Poetry can give students a healthy outlet for surging emotions. Result, Vocabulary Expansion: In addition to the contemporary aspects of poetry, this art form is a wonderful way for students to expand their vocabulary.
Reading and writing poetry introduces students to an amalgam of words with different emotional meanings. Writing poetry in particular will help students search for these words while experiencing creativity. The Idea: Teachers can have each student write a poem in the simplest language they can think of and then ask them to tab over to Thesaurus.
They can update their word choices to find the most poetic, expressive language. Result, Creative Outlet: In addition to vocabulary expansion, students who want and need creative expression often feel more relaxed when they find a way to express their words.
While some students will choose painting to express themselves, others will choose drawing, photography, or sculpting. Some students will find that a picture is not — for them — worth a thousand words and that they would rather write a thousand words of poetry to express themselves. Increasing Fluency Poetry is a great medium for repeated reading.
Celebrate Student Poetry Celebrate when students write their own poetry. Poems for Classroom Management Memorizing meaningful poems as a class is a great classroom management tool. View not found. Download the PDF from here. Related Subjects. Literature Appreciation Teacher Tips and Strategies.
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