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Big Book of Poems and Lesson Book

Poem: Tooth Truth by Lee Bennett Hopkins
Lessons for Tooth Truth
Poet Pofile: Lee Bennett Hopkins

Poem: The Stray Dog by Alice Schertle
Lessons for The Stray Dog
Poet Pofile: Alice Schertle

Poem: Laundromat by X. J. Kennedy
Lessons for Laundromat
Poet Pofile: X. J. Kennedy

 

Yearlong Guide

Section 1: Creating a Poetry-Rich Environment
Minilesson 7: Finding Inspiration Through a Window

Section 2: Reading Poetry
Minilesson 6: Welcoming People

Section 3: Writing Poetry
Minilesson 5: Finding Poems in Small, Ordinary Things

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