Developing Poetry Skills: Reading Poetry 11-14
- ISBN-10
- 0435104128
- ISBN-13
- 9780435104122
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 128
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1998
- Publisher
- Heinemann
- Author
- Geoff Barton
Description
"Developing Poetry Skills" is a resource that provides students with the key skills they need to read and respond to poetry effectively. It is designed to introduce students to the enjoyment of reading poetry and to build confidence and understanding throughout Key Stage 3.
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