Did you know that National Poetry Month has been celebrated since 1996? Organized by the Academy of American Poets, April is designated as a time to increase awareness and appreciation of poetry throughout the United States of America. Below are some ideas for using poetry as a form of self-expression. Come to the library on Fridays at lunch to create Magnetic style poetry on our Promethean board. Look at the awesome collection of poetry books that we have. Or, write a poem and work with the Writer's Room to get it published.
Watch a video of a celebrated poet reading their work. Then, write a letter to them about how you have been impacted by their work. These poets have committed to reading and responding to student letters as part of this initiative.
