EL Module 1: Poetry
This book is a very interesting way to learn about poetry. It is written in the form of journal entries written by an elementary school boy. He writes about his own poetry unit in school. This helps expose readers to various famous poets and the boy starts to write his journal entries in poems as the book progresses. While there rarely reading homework from the anchor text, here are some great ways to engage with your child about what we are reading.
1. What do you find interesting about the book?
2. Have you ever read a book like this one?
3. What do you notice about how Jack writes his journal?
4. Does his writing style change throughout the book?
5. How do Jack's feelings towards poetry change as you read more?
6. If Jack was in your class, would you be friends? Why or why not?
7. Why do you think the author wrote the book?
1. What do you find interesting about the book?
2. Have you ever read a book like this one?
3. What do you notice about how Jack writes his journal?
4. Does his writing style change throughout the book?
5. How do Jack's feelings towards poetry change as you read more?
6. If Jack was in your class, would you be friends? Why or why not?
7. Why do you think the author wrote the book?