When Jack Prelutksy posted the first couplet of a funny poem on a Web site and invited children to finish it, he expected about 100 responses. He g...
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Jun 05, 2010
The Reading Countess
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A collection of poems centered around various topics (dogs, rain, food) that children can easily identify with, renowned kid's poet Prelutsky (who selects all of the poems inside) adds a different twist. On the top right hand corner of each page, he has "poemstarts" to help encourage every little writer.
Although I am not a big fan of "we read this, then we follow the prompt to respond" kind of instruction, I do think this book might be fun if used sparingly. I ta More...
Although I am not a big fan of "we read this, then we follow the prompt to respond" kind of instruction, I do think this book might be fun if used sparingly. I ta More...
Feb 22, 2008
babyhippoface
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Read a Rhyme is designed to get readers writing and is so simple in design that one wonders why we haven’t seen a book like this before. Each two-page spread features three poems by various authors on a single topic (birthdays, cows, snow) and one “poemstart” by Jack Prelutsky, in which he starts a poem with 2-6 lines then invites the reader to finish the poem: “I’m hungry, so I think that I / Will have a piece of penguin pie. / When that is finished, I will eat / A __________.” Each poemstart i
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Mar 08, 2010
Danelle
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I love the format of this book. Jack Prelutsky organized this collection of poems by topic with three poems on a 2-page spread. Then he added what he calls a "poemstart" along with suggestions to complete the poem. I also love that he gives budding poets a framework from which to begin, but also gives them permission to completely scrap his words and begin with their own! I will definitely use this book as a reference with helping kids explore their inner poet :)
May 03, 2011
Rachel
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This book is a wonderful resource for children interested in starting to write their own poetry. Each page layout includes ideas and poem starts for writing your own poem on the same page theme. Very fun poetry, and themes most students can relate to easily.
Jun 26, 2009
Greta
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An interesting book designed to help young children learn about poetry with some exercises for them to practice writing their own last lines or even a whole poem.
Nov 12, 2011
Kendra
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This book will help my students learn how to rhyme. It will also give them examples of rhyming words.
Oct 13, 2010
This a a great resource to have on your bookshelf. It makes teaching poetry not so scary
Sep 14, 2009
Becky
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Looking forward to using the poemstarts for Z to dictate some poems to me.
Jul 15, 2008
Julia
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I picked this book up at the library today and by the title I thought it would have some writing prompts in it. I quickly looked through it and didn't see any, but decided to get it anyway. When I sat down to read it I was really excited about the short lessons Jack Prelutsky includes for each page set. Each page set has 3 or 4 poems about a topic and then there is a poem start and short instructions about how to get started writing your own poem on the topic. This is definitely a book I will b
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Aug 05, 2011
Katie
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This is a unique collection of poems in that there is no unifying theme. Rather, each page has a theme of its own. Three published poems appear on each spread, accompanied by a "poemstart" to help the reader write a poem of his own.
For budding poets, classroom teachers, and poetry fans of all ages - a definite must-read!
Read my full review on my blog: http://sharingsoda.blogspot.com/2011/07/...
For budding poets, classroom teachers, and poetry fans of all ages - a definite must-read!
Read my full review on my blog: http://sharingsoda.blogspot.com/2011/07/...
Dec 02, 2007
Deidra
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Written by Jack Prelutsky and illustrated by Meilo So. Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers.
Grade level: 1-4
This book includes a collection of poems that were put together with poem "starters" as a way to jump-start kids' creativity and their interest in poetry.
Kids will not only like the fun poems inside, but also the starter poems that they can finish any way they want.
Possible themes/units: poetry
Grade level: 1-4
This book includes a collection of poems that were put together with poem "starters" as a way to jump-start kids' creativity and their interest in poetry.
Kids will not only like the fun poems inside, but also the starter poems that they can finish any way they want.
Possible themes/units: poetry
Dec 02, 2007
Jill
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Summary: This book is full of themed poems with explanations of how to write poetry and great ways to start poems. Gets children excited about poetry and helps them get started writing it.
Reflections: This is a great book to get kids excited about writing poetry and best of all makes them more comfortable doing so! I love the themes that are given to help even more!
Connections: poetry, themes, rhyming
Reflections: This is a great book to get kids excited about writing poetry and best of all makes them more comfortable doing so! I love the themes that are given to help even more!
Connections: poetry, themes, rhyming
Dec 03, 2007
Carly
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I loved this book and it would be a great teaching tool for every classroom! In this book Jack Prelutsky includes tons of poems and poem starters so that kids can write their own poems. I think kids would love the funny poems and illustrations and would love being able to write their own poetry just like the author. This would work perfectly in a poetry writing unit.
Sep 27, 2008
Kim
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This book of poems has three to four poems on each page covering a topic then a starter poem with suggestions on how to continue the poem. The pages are beautifully illustrated and fun to look at. Some of the topics are rain, snow, best friends, birthdays, cows, turtles, bugs, and many more fun topics
Genre: Poems
Grade:K-5
Genre: Poems
Grade:K-5
Oct 29, 2008
Laura
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This book is full of shore poems that describe topics such as birthdays, rain and turtles. "Poemsmart" activities offer the first few lines of new poem with ideas for finishing it. Preschool teachers can read the poem-starts out loud and invite the children to make up their own ending. A really terrific book.
Oct 27, 2007
Krista the Krazy Kataloguer
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Another good book on poetic forms, with poem starts by Prelutsky. Fun!
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