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Here's a lesson plan from the United Kingdom. See two poems written by nine year old students after they've seen model poems. Write a poem like another poem.
There are over 25 ideas for writing poems on this www.gigglepoetry.com page. Bruce Lansky is the teacher for many types!
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What makes a good story? Adapt this and you have some lessons in the classroom for theme, action, story stucture. What makes a good story?
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