Classroom Notes Plus, Vol. 24, No. 4, April 2007

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• April 2007 CNP Teaching Ideas

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  Keywords: Middle, Secondary

• Meaningful English: Motivating Language Learners (as Well as English Speakers) through Poetry Writing

  Ingrid Wendt

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  Abstract: The playful approach offered in these two activities for middle school and high school levels puts students at ease and creates a comfortable classroom atmosphere for reading and writing.

• Handout 1: Writing Tips for Playing with the Language of Poetry

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  Abstract: This handout accompanies "Meaningful English: Motivating Language Learners (as Well as English Speakers) through Poetry Writing" by Ingrid Wendt.)

• Handout 2: Recommended Spanish/English Bilingual Poetry Books

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  Abstract: This handout accompanies "Meaningful English: Motivating Language Learners (as Well as English Speakers) through Poetry Writing" by Ingrid Wendt.)

• Handout 3: Scaffolding Help

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  Abstract: This handout accompanies "Meaningful English: Motivating Language Learners (as Well as English Speakers) through Poetry Writing" by Ingrid Wendt.)

• Handout 4: Going Beyond: Follow-Up Poetry Activities

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  Abstract: This handout accompanies "Meaningful English: Motivating Language Learners (as Well as English Speakers) through Poetry Writing" by Ingrid Wendt.)

• I Remember: A Poetry Exercise

  John S. O’Connor

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  Abstract: This engaging memory-poem activity for upper middle school and high school students can serve as a stand-alone exercise or a warm-up to a longer writing assignment.

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