Dear Reader,
Poetry is a genre that is greatly overlooked in the classroom. It is likely that educators have been exposed to poetry at some point in their schooling, but not as likely that it was an enjoyable, beneficial experience. I was one of the lucky few who had a wonderful experience with poetry throughout my schooling. It is my hope that I can share my love of poetry with students and help other educators see that poetry can be fun. My love for poetry led me to want to investigate poetry in the classroom, and more specifically, how it can be used with exceptional learners.
I began by formulating a few questions that would drive my research. First I wanted to look at how poetry benefits exceptional learners. It is common for students with learning disabilities to have trouble with comprehension and writing. Since poetry can be short, easy to read, and with the right modeling easy to write, I wanted to learn more about how poetry could be used to students’ benefits. Knowing that there are several different types of poetry, I wanted to explore the best type of poetry to use with students that have learning disabilities. Poetry can rhyme, have structure, or even be written with no grammatical rules. They can be traditional or contemporary, and by written by authors of any age. While there are many types to choose from, I do know that poems should be selected based on the subject of the poem so that students are able to make a connection and be more engaged. My final question was what is the best way to bring and implement poetry into the classroom? I am aware of writers’ workshop and the writing process, and wondered if poetry could fit into this framework. I used these questions as a framework for my examination of poetry and the exceptional learner.
Through my research I not only answered my initial questions, but also learned more about students with learning disabilities. The information I acquired on the use of poetry in the classroom is very beneficial for educators to be aware of. I have chosen to share my knowledge with you through a variety of different mediums, in hopes that you will not only gain knowledge, but also become inspired to use poetry in the classroom.
With the current trend leaning to the least restrictive environment, more students with learning disabilities are spending most of their day in a regular classroom where the teacher is not certified in special education. It is important for teachers to be aware of best practices that will help all students be successful readers and writers. Through my research I have learned that poetry is one such practice that can have amazing benefits when implemented the right way. I hope that the information I have shared with you through this site has allows you to learn about the importance of poetry in the classroom, why it is beneficial to students with learning differences, and how best to use it in your classroom.
Poetry is a genre that is greatly overlooked in the classroom. It is likely that educators have been exposed to poetry at some point in their schooling, but not as likely that it was an enjoyable, beneficial experience. I was one of the lucky few who had a wonderful experience with poetry throughout my schooling. It is my hope that I can share my love of poetry with students and help other educators see that poetry can be fun. My love for poetry led me to want to investigate poetry in the classroom, and more specifically, how it can be used with exceptional learners.
I began by formulating a few questions that would drive my research. First I wanted to look at how poetry benefits exceptional learners. It is common for students with learning disabilities to have trouble with comprehension and writing. Since poetry can be short, easy to read, and with the right modeling easy to write, I wanted to learn more about how poetry could be used to students’ benefits. Knowing that there are several different types of poetry, I wanted to explore the best type of poetry to use with students that have learning disabilities. Poetry can rhyme, have structure, or even be written with no grammatical rules. They can be traditional or contemporary, and by written by authors of any age. While there are many types to choose from, I do know that poems should be selected based on the subject of the poem so that students are able to make a connection and be more engaged. My final question was what is the best way to bring and implement poetry into the classroom? I am aware of writers’ workshop and the writing process, and wondered if poetry could fit into this framework. I used these questions as a framework for my examination of poetry and the exceptional learner.
Through my research I not only answered my initial questions, but also learned more about students with learning disabilities. The information I acquired on the use of poetry in the classroom is very beneficial for educators to be aware of. I have chosen to share my knowledge with you through a variety of different mediums, in hopes that you will not only gain knowledge, but also become inspired to use poetry in the classroom.
With the current trend leaning to the least restrictive environment, more students with learning disabilities are spending most of their day in a regular classroom where the teacher is not certified in special education. It is important for teachers to be aware of best practices that will help all students be successful readers and writers. Through my research I have learned that poetry is one such practice that can have amazing benefits when implemented the right way. I hope that the information I have shared with you through this site has allows you to learn about the importance of poetry in the classroom, why it is beneficial to students with learning differences, and how best to use it in your classroom.