Young Scholar's Guide to Poetry

Why take time to "Piece Together the Poetry Puzzle"?

• Because the Bible is full of poetry and imagery, learning about poetry helps us understand God's Word.
• Working with poetry helps us better understand the English language.
• Writing Poetry offers a unique way to express our thoughts and feelings.
• Exploring poetry joins us with our past in the "ah-ha" moment when we recognize a truth that someone else has put to words.

This course provides a close-up look at poets through the ages and provides the opportunity to interact with their work. By exploring a range of poetic techniques & devices, students will be able to both read and create poetry with understanding and meaning.

This book includes:

• 32 Weekly Lessons covering biographies of famous poets and explantions of key poetic devices
• Easy-to-Use Timeline
• Easy-to-Use Maps
• Poet Info-Cards & Game Directions
• Poetic Device Cards
• Poetry Puzzle Cards
• Student Reviews
• Answer Keys
• Coloring Pages
• Directions for Hosting a Poetry Slam
• Poetry Reading andResource List