Competition?...I'm really not fond of competition.
Competition?...I'm really not fond of competition.
This poetry book would be a great way to introduce Greek Mythology to students in an interesting, engaging way. During a week on Greek culture, the teacher could read one of these poems a day, but have the book present so that the students could read more of them if they wanted to.
Echo Echo is a collection of poems that bring several Greek myths to life. Many famous Greek myths are included such as the story of Athena and Arachne. With strong themes and poetic structure, this a great poetry collection for any reader.
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“Watch how high I'm jumping, watch how far I hop,“
I would use this book of poetry with young elementary students as a way to expose them to poetry. It is a book that contains simple poems and corresponding vocabulary. They use rhyme and rhythm that is easy to follow and understand. I would ask students simple questions that relate to the structure and theme of the poem to promote their poetry knowledge.
“Just Watch“ by Myra Cohn Livingston is a poem written in a book designed to introduce elementary students to poetry. This poem is very short, but should be read with a quick rhythm. It uses simple endings such as -ing and -op as well as other vocabulary throughout the poem to help students understand the poem.
There is no man who wouldn't be scared stiff.
Petrified indeed, I must have your head
stone-hearted monster!