How to Teach Poetry Writing at Key Stage 3

<p>How to Teach Poetry Writing at Key Stage 3 is a practical manual for teachers to be used directly in the classroom. The book begins with a series of poetry games designed to warm up creativity and strengthen the imagination. These are followed by a series of creative poetry workshops based on the writer's own experience both as a teacher and poet running workshops in schools which focus on developing a 'poetry base' for young writers. This imaginative base provides a range of poetic techniques and gives pupils experience in developing a repertoire of different forms. The book also offers advice on how to organize an effective workshop and demonstrates how to teach poetry writing in a dynamic creative and imaginative way in relationship with the KS3 national framework. Pie Corbett also provides useful advice on working with visiting poets in school addresses for relevant web-sites a list of books for follow-up work and a glossary of poetic forms and techniques.</p><p>Workshops include writing from first hand observation; autobiography - valuing our lives; writing about paintings sculpture and music; surreal boxes and the bag of words; secrets lies wishes and dreams; creating images taking word snapshots; riddles - hiding the truth; and red wheelbarrows and messages for mice.</p>