197. TOP 10 TIPS FOR TEACHING POETRY: POETRY ROUND UP

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Does teaching poetry intimidate you or make you feel insecure about your ability to effectively teach your students? You are not alone and we’re here to help build your confidence by breaking it down and making teaching poetry a bit more accessible for you!

When we are teaching something we aren’t very confident in (like poetry!), finding engaging and effective ways to teach it can be a challenge. The good news is there are ways you can incorporate teaching poetry into your lessons that keep your students interested, engaged, and learning.
Today, we are sharing our favorite tips for teaching poetry including creative ways to find new poems, incorporating poetry into novel units, and poetry March Madness. We’re also sharing how to make analyzing poetry more approachable and accessible for all students.
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• Check out our Master Classes in the Brave New Teaching Shop
• Let America Be America Again on YouTube
• Poetry Analysis with The Big Six: How to Teach Beyond a Worksheet

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