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Words, Wit, and Wonder: Writing Your Own Poem
Words, Wit, and Wonder is a Capstone Press publication.
Offers basic information about constructing different kinds of poems and examples of each. Encourages children to create their own poems.
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Offers basic information about constructing different kinds of poems and examples of each. Encourages children to create their own poems.
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32 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Nancy Loewen
203 books47 followersNancy Loewen grew up on a farm in southwestern Minnesota, surrounded by library books and cats. She's published more than 140 books for children. FOUR TO THE POLE (co-authored with polar explorer Ann Bancroft) and THE LAST DAY OF KINDERGARTEN were Minnesota Book Award finalists. Her WRITER'S TOOLBOX series received a Distinguished Achievement Award from the Association of Educational Publishers.
Nancy lives in Saint Paul and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She has two adult children and a cat who sometimes bites her knees under the table as she writes.
Nancy lives in Saint Paul and has an MFA in Creative Writing from Hamline University. She has two adult children and a cat who sometimes bites her knees under the table as she writes.
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November 21, 2016
Another great book by Nancy Loewen. Again, Nancy guides young writers through the craft of writing genres. This book looks at the nuances of poetry and guides students through poetic devices in an easy, understandable format for intermediate readers.
February 27, 2017
After reading a lot of kids writing books, this company Picture Window Books with the writer's toolbox, this is a company that has done it best.
It has great illustrations, Tools (rhythm, rhyme, alliteration,similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, acrostic, cinquain, concrete, free verse, haiku, limerick), and well done examples.
If my students were to read how to books on writing, this company wins, hands down.
It has great illustrations, Tools (rhythm, rhyme, alliteration,similes, metaphors, onomatopoeia, acrostic, cinquain, concrete, free verse, haiku, limerick), and well done examples.
If my students were to read how to books on writing, this company wins, hands down.
April 24, 2017
Our girls enjoy reading poetry books with me and our oldest is a poet at heart. This book explains different kinds of poems and how they are constructed, and while it was more of a review than anything, I like how it encourages children to create poetry themselves.
The poems used as an example were entertaining and we really enjoyed reading this book together. Now I just have to take some time to write some poetry myself.
The poems used as an example were entertaining and we really enjoyed reading this book together. Now I just have to take some time to write some poetry myself.
July 11, 2009
This is a really helpful book for beginner's poetry lessons. Loewen gives simple tools, one per page, that poets use, and then gives one clear example. Colored text and numbering makes it easy to see what Loewen is referencing.
January 23, 2023
Great book! Now I understand different types of poetry. I wish I had this book in middle school.
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December 18, 2020Book Title: Words, Wit, and Wonder
Author/Illustrator: Nancy Loewen
Reading Level: HG
Book Level: 3.3
Book Summary: A great poetry book that provides various tools for students to create their own poems. Each page identifies a tool of a poem printed on that page, readers are then encouraged to look at the poem to help them create their own.
Bookshelf Genre: Poetry
Bookshelf Mentor Writing Traits (explain one or two content integration ideas):
Ideas - The pieces clear theme is to introduce readers to the basics of poems and how they can develop their own poems through examples presented before them. Each page presents a new poetry idea that readers can add to their collection, and encourages practice and understanding of each aspect.
Organization - The book is very user friendly. It is organized in a sensical way that helps readers separate each poetry tool and identify how/where they are being used in each poem that is presented. Furthermore, the book ends with a summary of all the tools used and ways students can begin their poems.
This book would be a great tool to introduce and develop poetry reading and writing skills. The book provides a number of exercises that can be done with students, and a variety of helpful hints and tools that students can use in their own creations.
Author/Illustrator: Nancy Loewen
Reading Level: HG
Book Level: 3.3
Book Summary: A great poetry book that provides various tools for students to create their own poems. Each page identifies a tool of a poem printed on that page, readers are then encouraged to look at the poem to help them create their own.
Bookshelf Genre: Poetry
Bookshelf Mentor Writing Traits (explain one or two content integration ideas):
Ideas - The pieces clear theme is to introduce readers to the basics of poems and how they can develop their own poems through examples presented before them. Each page presents a new poetry idea that readers can add to their collection, and encourages practice and understanding of each aspect.
Organization - The book is very user friendly. It is organized in a sensical way that helps readers separate each poetry tool and identify how/where they are being used in each poem that is presented. Furthermore, the book ends with a summary of all the tools used and ways students can begin their poems.
This book would be a great tool to introduce and develop poetry reading and writing skills. The book provides a number of exercises that can be done with students, and a variety of helpful hints and tools that students can use in their own creations.
August 18, 2017
An introduction to important aspects of poetry such as rhythm, rhyme, alliteration and simile, as well as common poetry forms.
A great introduction to poetry. It covers the basics well and explains the aspects clearly while providing example poetry to illustrate the point. It's attractively illustrated, clearly written, and well put together. I definitely could see teachers at any grade using this book to teach a poetry unit.
A great introduction to poetry. It covers the basics well and explains the aspects clearly while providing example poetry to illustrate the point. It's attractively illustrated, clearly written, and well put together. I definitely could see teachers at any grade using this book to teach a poetry unit.
August 18, 2017
A good teaching resource, this book is a simple introduction to what poetry is and how to begin to write it.
Covers literary devices: metaphor, simile, and onomatopoeia (I wish it covered more). Also introduces certain forms of poetry: acrostic, cinquain, concrete, free verse, haiku and limerick.
Covers literary devices: metaphor, simile, and onomatopoeia (I wish it covered more). Also introduces certain forms of poetry: acrostic, cinquain, concrete, free verse, haiku and limerick.
January 5, 2019
This gives tools and kinds of poetry-perfect for budding writers and teachers of wring (3rd and up).
January 5, 2019
Excellent examples of writing poetry and what types and meanings to use. Great mentor text.
October 14, 2020
A cute visual guide for kids about writing poems, with sample poems and fun activities to try.
February 23, 2015
This book is wonderful for first introducing your students to poetry. It goes through 12 different tools on writing and understanding poetry, and includes many entertaining poems. The poems have the words that rhyme in the same color, making it obvious to kids. This book is very easy to follow even though there are a lot of details and information on each page.
I would keep this book on my bookshelf for independent reading in 3rd grade. Kids who are working on writing poems on their own can refer to this book at the 12 tools to aid them when writing.
I would keep this book on my bookshelf for independent reading in 3rd grade. Kids who are working on writing poems on their own can refer to this book at the 12 tools to aid them when writing.
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February 21, 2016I liked this book because it not only has poetry to read and enjoy but it also has tips and tools for students to use when writing their own poetry. I really liked this book because it provided a variety of poems with different techniques and strategies. I would use this book in my classroom to discuss and teach different techniques to use in poetry and also use it to introduce how to write your own poetry. I would recommend this book to others!
December 13, 2012
Antara buku yang baik untuk penulisan buku puisi kanak-kanak. Saya baca edisi terjemahan oleh ITBM. Terjemahannya juga baik sekali! Recommended!
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May 15, 2015Breaks apart how to write your own poem in fun kid friendly illustrations and story format along with key ideas for how to put it together.
August 20, 2011
This is a great introduction to writing poetry.
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