Poems from Homeroom: A Writer's Place to Start

Poems from Homeroom: A Writer's Place to Start

by Kathi Appelt
Poems from Homeroom: A Writer's Place to Start

Poems from Homeroom: A Writer's Place to Start

by Kathi Appelt

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Overview

A collection of original poems and creative writing exercises that will inspire teens to write about their own lives.

"Since the very beginnings of the human race, we've been gathering in circles and telling stories because beyond the physical needs for food, water, clean air, and security, one of our most basic yearnings is to express ourselves, to share what we know, what we dream, what we imagine, and what we feel."

Experienced poet and teacher Kathi Appelt has written a wonderful collection of poems for young adult readers, accompanied by fascinating accounts of how and why the poems came to be, along with writing exercises to inspire readers to create their own poetry.

A perfect gift and an excellent classroom resource, this book opens up the world of poetry in a way that is accessible and appealing to teens.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780805075960
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date: 09/17/2010
Edition description: First Edition
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 12 - 18 Years

About the Author

About The Author
Kathi Appelt is the author of many books for young readers. A graduate of Texas A&M University, she teaches writing to both children and adults. She lives in College Station, Texas, with her husband and their two sons.

Table of Contents

Poetry Is the Home for All My Yearningsix
Part 1Homeroom: The Poems
Homeroom3
Lost in the Blues4
The Tattoo Dragon6
Good Job, Buddy7
Revelations14
In the Nurse's Office15
What He Knew16
Dreaming in Haiku17
Homecoming18
Elegies for Those We Lost Too Soon: Seven Acrostics20
The Fat Girl23
Cyberlove25
Coach's Son26
Cheers27
The Research Paper: A Sestina28
A Circle of Light: A Poem in Five Acts30
Ms. Dove and Mr. Edgars35
The Yearbook Photographer36
Dumpling37
Notes Passed Back and Forth/in U.S. History Class,/Seventh Period39
The Driver's License41
Apply Yourself!43
What He Took with Him44
The Science Fair45
The Twirling Queen of Dogwood, Texas46
Night Mares53
Part 2Study Hall: Writing What We Long for
Homeroom57
Lost in the Blues59
The Tattoo Dragon62
Good Job, Buddy64
Revelations66
In the Nurse's Office68
What He Knew71
Dreaming in Haiku72
Homecoming75
Elegies for Those We Lost Too Soon: Seven Acrostics77
The Fat Girl80
Cyberlove82
Coach's Son84
Cheers86
The Research Paper: A Sestina88
A Circle of Light: A Poem in Five Acts90
Ms. Dove and Mr. Edgars92
The Yearbook Photographer94
Dumpling96
Notes Passed Back and Forth / in U.S. History Class, / Seventh Period98
The Driver's License100
Apply Yourself!102
What He Took with Him104
The Science Fair106
The Twirling Queen of Dogwood, Texas108
Night Mares110
Some Helpful Books on Writing Poetry113
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