An exciting and creative approaches that links literacy and oracy in a way that children will enjoy. Performing poetry is also proven to boost self-esteem.
Includes:
* Audio downloadable resources with recordings of published poets and children performing their own work
* Activities to develop speaking and listening skills
* Model poems from which to work
* Guidelines for progressing through the writing and performance process
* A three stage model: preparation -- writing -- performing
Acknowledgements, Introduction, Part 1 - Page: Developing Writing Skills Through Poetry, Part 2 - Stage: Developing Speaking and Listening Skills Through Performance Poetry (including CD), Children's Poems Featured on Compact Disc, Watch Out There's a Poet About: How to Contact Poets and Organise Poetry Events, Recommended Books and CDs
James Carter is a writer and lecturer. He has published a variety of poems for children.
