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Enjoy the Earth Gently
Enjoy the Earth Gently by R.K. Sadler
This book is a lively and engaging poetry anthology for junior secondary students. It offers a hands-on approach to reading, discussing and responding to poetry in a wide range of imaginative ways. Features a balanced selection of contemporary poems and traditional favourites detailed exploration of basic poetic techniques a chapter that links famous Australian poems and paintings to create a vivid picture of past and present day Australia fun with poetry activities
Call Number: CPS EA1
ISBN: 9780732945947
Publication Date: 1997
W.B. Yeats : Studying the Poems
W.B. Yeats : Studying the Poems by Elizabeth Gardner & Daphne Gonzales
Designed as a reference or text book of special relevance to students of Yeats for the English Higher School Certificate, to cover thirty hours' work plus reading. The aim is to help students write personal responses and formal essays on the poems after interpretation and critical evaluation, as well as to enjoy and understand the poetry. The eleven poems discussed are not reprinted in full.
Call Number: CPS EA2
ISBN: 9780646235318
Publication Date: 1995
New Ways into Poetry
New Ways into Poetry by Mary Manning
New Ways Into Poetry: Themes and Technique in Poetry,An English text on poetry for middle-school students. They are structured around 20 thematically-based units, each comprising poems, activities, discussion suggestions, instructions and ideas for writing poetry. Units can be self-contained or linked with other areas of study.
Call Number: CPS EA1
ISBN: 9780195536140
Publication Date: 1994
The Power of Poetry
The Power of Poetry by Jo Eshuys
The Power of Poetry is a highly valuable poetry reference book for secondary students. It teaches skill development and explores poetry under broad themes, ideas and feelings.
The new edition focuses on students as creators of poetry and exposes them to a wide variety of poetic techniques and forms. In line with recent developments in English curricula across Australia, The Power of Poetry includes activities in critical and visual literacy and multiple intelligences.
The activities are geared towards years 7-10 students, but are also suitable for senior students.
New to this Edition:
• A profile of the poet Steven Herrick and his works
• New published poetry including modern song lyrics
• A stronger emphasis on critical thinking skills
• More synthesis and evaluation-style questions
• A new emphasis on visual literacy
• A glossary of poetic terms
Call Number: CPS EA3
ISBN: 9780170124850
Publication Date: 2005