Today, I found the loveliest book.
Packed with poetry and inspiring illustrations, I knew
that it would make a great addition to the resources
in my teaching room.
I've always enjoyed poetry;
I often think that it's such a shame
that so many children have a dislike for this type of writing.
During the past few years, I have found that many of my pupils
have to study war poetry more than any other type
of poetry. I can honestly
say that we have certainly 'done it to death'.
I'm not saying that war poetry doesn't have a place
in the curriculum. Yet, however thought provoking
this type of poetry can be, there are also
so many other themes and subjects that could be studied
and these are often overlooked.
and these are often overlooked.
Introduced in the right way, I am sure that poetry could
be made far more enjoyable...especially
as poetry has to be studied, in depth, at GCSE.
I spotted this lovely book in The National Trust shop...a bargain at
a very well, reduced price!