Poetry is not only about analyzing poems written by people who lived hundreds of years ago. Poetry is fun and engaging, and there are many ways to explore this genre in meaningful ways. Take a chance. Step out of your comfort zone and explore poetry. Create art using poetry, create your own poetry form, or act out a poem. Engaging with poems in these ways might change the way you view poetry. It might get you excited about all the possibilities poetry has to offer.
Poetry today isn’t just about analyzing pieces written hundreds of years ago. It’s a way to express your creativity and find relief from stress. It’s a way to inspire the world with your words and be encouraged by the writing of other people...
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Most of us have recited a poem out loud at some point in our lives. It might have been for a school assignment or a for a special occasion, such as a friend’s birthday party. Or maybe you just wanted to read a poem out loud. But did you know that t...
Poetry has evolved over the years, and it continues to grow and increase in popularity an appreciation. There are s...
The importance of reading aloud to children is stressed more and more. It is at the core of putting children on the path to...
Libraries are not just places for books. They are also full of exciting events. Check out your local library to see what they are doing to celebrate National Poetry Month.
If they do not have events scheduled, talk to the director to see if you can help them set up a night where people come to read aloud their favorite poems or poems they’ve written.
Most poems are read from top to bottom, but to switch it up, read it from bottom to top. Does the meaning or image change?...
Poem In Your Pocket Day ...
Hello again! We’re into the full swing of celebrating National Poetry Mo...
The only way to get better at something is to practice it over and over again. Poetry is just like that. It’s a craft that takes time to master. National Poetry Month is held every April, and it’s the perfect time to find the poet in you.
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Poem ideas can be found anywhere. You just have to be open to their possibility and capture the ideas as they com...
Creating book spine poems are a fun and creative way to craft a poem without having to write down any words. They are created by stacking books on top of each other until a poem emerges.
Go to your local library, or pull off a handful of books from your own shelf at home. Stack the books on top of each other, and read the titles from top to bottom. Each title becomes a different line of the poem. Arrange the books in an order that most appeals to you, and feel free to replace book titles that aren’t working well into your poem.
A Haiku is a verse form made of 3 lines measuring 5, 7, and 5 syllables (in that order).
In its purest form as traditional Japanese poetry, the Haiku should be about nature or the seasons, and should use no m...
Poetry originated even before writing, and the songs and stories which poets performed were the life-blood of early cultures. We often think of poems as emotional, and many poets find it hard to share their words because they write about such personal subjects. But not all poetry is about emotions, and there are many comedic and narrative poems which make great performances. Poetry is a living force that can be very powerful when we share it, both as a performance and as words on social media.
So how can we capture the “life-force” of poetry? Here are some ideas for capturing the essence of poetry by acting out a poem. You could use these ideas to bring you closer to your family and friends, or to share the precious emotion of your words. They would also make great lesson ideas for the poetry classroom!
Are you able to recall poetry without prompting? Think about music. Are you able to recall a son...
In celebration of National Poetry Month and our 30 Days to Find the Poet in You campaign, we’ve come up with some fun exercises to get you into the spirit of creative expression.
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Basic Poetic Techniques
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Teaching Poetry
Advanced Poetic Techniques