As part of a cultural identity unit, our students will be exploring various perspectives through these free-verse lit circle books. These books provide a variety of options and a diverse array of cultural experiences to better reflect the population of students we serve and the surrounding community that supports us. Additionally, we have found that books told in verse engage students who may be more reluctant readers. Through this reading they will be tracking poetic technique and language to better develop their reading and narrative writing skills. This will lead to a culminating project where students will create their own free-verse poem and collage.
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As part of a cultural identity unit, our students will be exploring various perspectives through these free-verse lit circle books. These books provide a variety of options and a diverse array of cultural experiences to better reflect the population of students we serve and the surrounding community that supports us. Additionally, we have found that books told in verse engage students who may be more reluctant readers. Through this reading they will be tracking poetic technique and language to better develop their reading and narrative writing skills. This will lead to a culminating project where students will create their own free-verse poem and collage.