Nicknames to Nightmares: Reading, Writing and Reciting Poems About Me

This title includes over twelve poems by known poets like Joyce Armor, Kenn Nesbitt, and Jack Prelutsky to name a few. Young readers will enjoy the vivid illustrations and the engaging poems all about me. There are sidebars to every poem explaining terminology such as speaker, repetition, simile, and point of view. This title also gives ideas on how to keep a poetry journal, put on a poetry reading and research other poets and poems to learn more! Fun, engaging and educational, each book includes an introduction illustrated poems by known poets. Poetry pal sidebars with terminology and pronunciation and how to read and analyze the poem. Speak Up sections prompt reflection and encourage writing. Includes a variety of reading levels for beginning to fluent readers and an ending activity section to promote more reading, writing, and reciting.