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First your review of A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms
I knew close to nothing well-nigh poetry, simply, thanks to this crawly textbook disguised equally a picture book, I learned 29 poetic forms! :)
This has about the all-time breakdown of most poetic forms that I've read, featuring minor, like shooting fish in a barrel-to-follow explanations, examples in real poetry, and illustrations for visual learners. This has virtually the best breakdown of most poetic forms that I've read, featuring small, piece of cake-to-follow explanations, examples in real poetry, and illustrations for visual learners. ...more
A Kick In The Caput selected by Paul B. Janezcko is an interesting volume containing examples of 29 poetic forms. The poems independent are of a good quality although they don't always strictly stick to their forms. This is a book that could be used with older KS2 and even Secondary children nevertheless information technology is not the easiest book to just dip into and understand a particular poetic class and although the temptation maybe to practise this information technology is beneficial to read from beginning to terminate. The book could exist used as q A Kick In The Head selected by Paul B. Janezcko is an interesting volume containing examples of 29 poetic forms. The poems contained are of a good quality although they don't always strictly stick to their forms. This is a book that could be used with older KS2 and even Secondary children however it is not the easiest volume to just dip into and understand a detail poetic form and although the temptation possibly to do this it is beneficial to read from first to end. The book could be used every bit quick reference for dissimilar poetic forms should you wish to base a lesson around one of them though I experience information technology would have been useful to have more than one instance for each style as this would help children sympathise them easier. I beloved this book as am by no means a poetry expert and feel this is a great introduction. I do think some children may struggle with it a due the express examples for each style and the heavy apply of poetic terminology.
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I am a student at Acton Academy and I have learned lots from this volume. I retrieve it explains the forms of poetry very well. The illustrations are great also. Thank you Paul Janeczko and Chris Raschka. The championship is completely true.
This is actually useful in my center school classroom, and my four yr loves having me read the poems to her. The illustrations are very engaging.
This wonderful anthology of poetry compiled by Paul Janezcko takes on an unusual simply highly valuable educational dual role: every single poem selected is of a different form and readers notice how each form works by considering the example poem published. From well-established primary schoolhouse poetic structures such every bit acrostic and shape (or physical) poems, though to forms children may never take encountered such as villanelle, clerihew and aubade, this comprehensive poetic instruction would leav This wonderful anthology of verse compiled past Paul Janezcko takes on an unusual merely highly valuable educational dual role: every unmarried verse form selected is of a different form and readers discover how each course works by because the instance poem published. From well-established primary schoolhouse poetic structures such as acrostic and shape (or concrete) poems, though to forms children may never take encountered such as villanelle, clerihew and aubade, this comprehensive poetic education would go out pupils hugely well-versed (pun intended!) and prepared to analyse other poetry and then experiment with writing their own. Poets featured range from the traditional Shakespeare, Edward Lear and William Blake through to the contemporary of Rebecca Kai Dotlich and Bobbi Katz; nosotros see the piece of work of plenty of female poets and international authors also: a haiku is fifty-fifty included by Buson from 18th Century Nihon. Perchance the nearly exciting aspect of the collection is the number of lesson ideas which burst from the pages: found poems, poems of address, elegies and epitaphs, blues poems, riddles, odes and opposites provide so many possibilities for a huge range of class topics or lessons which could link style across only the English curriculum. A handy glossary of the forms exemplified is provided at the dorsum, and entertaining collage-style artwork throughout offers farther stimuli for creating links to fine and even performing arts. I need to buy a copy of this book! ...more
This award winning book was my choice read based on the unique writing style. This writer, chose to write a story virtually the rules of dissimilar forms of poetry. For readers who are but learning about poetry, specifically how to write it, this book is an excellent example of how to exercise that. Examining the rules of different (29 to be exact) poems, readers have the ability to analyze what makes each verse form unique.
The illustrations in the text are unique to each verse form and were created through oil past This award winning book was my choice read based on the unique writing style. This author, chose to write a story about the rules of dissimilar forms of poetry. For readers who are just learning nearly poetry, specifically how to write it, this book is an first-class example of how to exercise that. Examining the rules of dissimilar (29 to exist exact) poems, readers have the ability to analyze what makes each poem unique.
The illustrations in the text are unique to each verse form and were created through oil pastels and h2o color paints. Each illustration, allows the reader to interpret its significance to the verse form on the page. The illustrations are abstruse and have a surrealism element to them. There are besides small illustrations at the top of each page that take a direct correlation to the type of verse form chosen. As a reader, I often needed to think about the case poem shown in order to decide how the small picture played a role. It is articulate, that if readers do not read the introduction to the story, that it would exist overlooked.
I highly recommend this volume for whatsoever age/ grade level due to it's unique ability to teach poetry. Teachers can employ this text if they would like an instance of a specific poem. Readers also practise not have to go in any particular society, which is a non- traditional way of reading a story. I think the illustrations brand this volume inviting for readers of all ages also. ...more
My dad loved music, but he couldn't sing. "He tin can't conduct a tune in a bucket" my mom used to say. Yet, he found his musical vocalization through poetry. He read it, memorized hundres of poems in his life and even published ii books of his ain piece of work. Poetry has always been an important office of my life and though I do not take my male parent'southward gift for writing it, I do share his love for it. A Kick in the Head written by Paul B. Janeczko and illustrateted by Chris Raschka is a peachy poetry book. Janexzko even My dad loved music, but he couldn't sing. "He can't carry a tune in a saucepan" my mom used to say. Yet, he found his musical voice through poesy. He read it, memorized hundres of poems in his life and even published two books of his ain work. Poetry has always been an of import role of my life and though I do not have my father's gift for writing it, I do share his love for it. A Kick in the Head written by Paul B. Janeczko and illustrateted by Chris Raschka is a great poesy book. Janexzko even writes a poem to explain what poetry is!
The book contains the authors ain work but also gives examples of all kinds of different poetry by authors from Ogden Nash to William Blake. With it's vivid illustrations, this is a great manner to introduce young readers to all kinds of poems. It contains funny poetry too as piece of work that is steeped in metaphor. This book contains some great vocabulary, beautiful symbolism and bright illustrations that get your artistic juices flowing. For me, the best part about this book is that information technology shows the reader that anyone tin write a poem—it may not be a Shakespearian sonnet, merely anyone can create something that has magical and musical significant. A nifty work for kids ages 5-12 to be sure, simply I call up this would also be useful for older children and adults who want to remember why poetry is absurd! ...more
In A Kick in the Head: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms (2005), Paul Janeczko has selected poems to correspond 29 dissimilar poetic forms. In his introduction, he explains the reason for the rules behind the poetic forms while besides acknowledging that sometimes those rules can exist set aside for the "spirit" of the poem. Chris Raschka's illustrations, while obviously making the pages more colorful, as well provide a clue to the format of the poem. An interesting explanation of the unlike formats wit In A Kick in the Caput: An Everyday Guide to Poetic Forms (2005), Paul Janeczko has selected poems to represent 29 dissimilar poetic forms. In his introduction, he explains the reason for the rules behind the poetic forms while as well acknowledging that sometimes those rules can be gear up aside for the "spirit" of the verse form. Chris Raschka's illustrations, while obviously making the pages more colorful, as well provide a clue to the format of the verse form. An interesting caption of the different formats with great examples.Themes: Poetic forms
Ways to apply this book with children:
This would be a great book to use when teaching the poetic forms, because you can take what you lot need from information technology without having to chase down a particular form in the midst of an anthology.
*Have students observe examples of the forms based on the explanations and examples in the book.
*Have students etch their own examples of the forms discussed. Information technology would be fun for them to illustrate their own or a friend'due south poem also.
Additional Info:
*Contains a "Notes on the Forms" section at the back of the book for reference.
*2006 Claudia Lewis Poetry Honor
*2005 Parent'south Selection Laurels
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I learned about this useful book on poesy from Nancy Pearl'due south Volume Beat out, a book about books for children and teens. This was recommended for middle grade readers, but is a useful overview for adults equally well. In fact, even as an adult, some of the explanations were a bit too succinct to grasp in a quick read, as you accept to absorb a lot of definitions.Janeczko gives a brief introduction, and so largely lets the poems speak for themselves, giving the type of the poem in the corner of the page, and
I learned about this useful book on verse from Nancy Pearl'due south Book Crush, a book nigh books for children and teens. This was recommended for eye grade readers, but is a useful overview for adults too. In fact, even as an adult, some of the explanations were a bit likewise succinct to grasp in a quick read, as you have to blot a lot of definitions.Janeczko gives a brief introduction, and so largely lets the poems speak for themselves, giving the type of the poem in the corner of the page, and a one line definition of the type of poem in small print at the bottom of the page. Illustrations by Chris Raschka add colour to each folio. At the terminate of the book, there'south a few more sentences on each type of poem in an appendix. I call up I would have had an easier time learning virtually the poems if the longer explanations were included on the pages with the poems they reference. But I imagine Janeczko wanted readers to feel the poems every bit intended with as lilliputian explanation as possible to distract from them. He did a good job of selecting poems that kids would exist likely to relate to, but I recall this would be a challenging book for well-nigh kids to learn from without additional guidance and discussion to assistance them absorb what the author teaches.
I think I say this on every poetry book review, just I'chiliad not actually a poetry fan. Yet I continue trying. I checked this book out from the library, and was actually on the fence about returning it unread, just then the power went out, and so I decided to read it by flashlight until the lights came dorsum on (and even then, I kept reading to finish information technology—it's not very long). I did like most of the poems, and I came away with a meliorate agreement and respect for the grade.
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This volume is non for the boilerplate immature child. I think some teachers will use this in centre school through grad school levels in their units of poetry. Fifty-fifty in this, the teacher volition not be able to but grab this book and open up to any page for most students to learn the given forms. They demand to read information technology prior, set up to explain the author's intention as stated in the introduction about why the forms are called by poets to play and puzzle with, inspire by their challenges, and in some cases - p This volume is not for the boilerplate young kid. I think some teachers volition apply this in middle school through grad school levels in their units of verse. Fifty-fifty in this, the teacher will not be able to simply catch this book and open to any folio for near students to learn the given forms. They need to read it prior, prepare to explicate the author'southward intention as stated in the introduction about why the forms are chosen by poets to play and puzzle with, inspire by their challenges, and in some cases - poke fun by ignoring the "rules" set up in place past that grade. I personally found it challenging in many places, helpful in others, and enjoy the illustrations and page layout - except for the description of each form on every page is too tiny in a light font to read with ease. I wish I'd looked first at the back of the volume to come across Notes on the Forms - which I only saw later.
But I suspect - over again - a instructor will have this book and grab only 1,two or 3 poems at the grade level appropriate to share. I do experience the volume offers one very positive in its selections - depending on the readers relating to the subjects inside them - most are about everyday occurrences, students may break through the thought that poesy has to exist about lofty or spiritual themes.
Because it covers so many more poetic forms than most, it definitely has a place in the poetry instruction library.
As a prior teacher [30 years]. I find this a good reference and resource, just personally practise not feel moved or excited by the bulk of its poems - different that feeling I remember when a movie volume so inspired me to teach a concept or share a vision.
...more I loved reading this book. This poetry book includes 29 unlike poetic forms, with examples and explanations of each type of verse form. Afterwards reading the introduction of the volume, I proceeded to read the book how the author suggested. I starting time read the verse form, then read the explanation at the bottom, and finally reread the verse form over again. This gave me a better understanding of the structure of each poem, and allowed me to endeavour and figure out how the writer wrote the poem, and if he or she successfully foll I loved reading this book. This poetry book includes 29 dissimilar poetic forms, with examples and explanations of each type of poem. Later on reading the introduction of the book, I proceeded to read the volume how the author suggested. I first read the verse form, then read the explanation at the bottom, and finally reread the poem again. This gave me a better agreement of the structure of each poem, and allowed me to endeavor and figure out how the writer wrote the verse form, and if he or she successfully followed the construction. I actually enjoyed this book because I am ever curious nigh how authors can create poetry that is and then meaningful and creative while barely using any words. This book gave me some insight on how to create different forms of poetry for myself. I plan on having a copy of this volume in my classroom in the futurity so my students and I can take a reference and inspiration when writing our own poems. I would recommend this book to 4th and 5th graders. However, I remember that several of these poems can exist read aloud to all elementary aged students. Each poem has an amazing illustration to go along with the poem that take hold of the reader's eye with vibrant colors. Although there are some poems that accept a deeper meaning, there are besides some that are amusing and silly that younger children can savour as well. ...more
This brilliant text is a collection of poetry written by dissimilar poets and includes beautifully colored illustrations. One reason this book is on my favorites shelf is the multifariousness in poems it offers. There are airheaded poems (i.e., Ode to Pablo'south Tennis Shoes) and serious poems (Amelia Cramped) and inspiring poems (i.eastward., A Kick in the Head). Not only is there a variety in the feel of the poetry but in that location is also a variety in the types of poems. The text includes 29 different forms of poetry. Each This bright text is a collection of poetry written past unlike poets and includes beautifully colored illustrations. One reason this volume is on my favorites shelf is the variety in poems it offers. There are empty-headed poems (i.e., Ode to Pablo'south Tennis Shoes) and serious poems (Amelia Cramped) and inspiring poems (i.e., A Kick in the Head). Not only is in that location a diversity in the feel of the poetry but there is as well a variety in the types of poems. The text includes 29 dissimilar forms of poetry. Each poem is labeled by its type and has a brusque description defining that type of poesy it is labeled. Additionally, at the end of the text in that location is more information about all of the different forms of verse presented throughout the story. The attending-grabbing illustrations stay consistent through each verse form. This text could be applicative to about elementary grades (K-5) – merely would exist near beneficial in grades where students are working on identifying forms of poetry and writing poesy themselves. Within the reading classroom this text could be used in an abundance of manners. First, the story could exist used to provide instruction about the characteristics of the different forms of poesy. Additionally, some of the poems would work perfectly for a fluency lesson where students practice fluently reading aloud poems to one another. Poems establish in the text could likewise be broken down for analyzing pregnant in a reading comprehension lesson. Finally, many of the poems include descriptive vocabulary that could be including in vocabulary educational activity or word study activities.
...more This volume made its way onto my favorites because it'due south wonderfully written and illustrated. Aside from being wonderfully illustrated the boook gives great exmples of all unlike types of poetry from haikus,Couplets, Quatrain and limericks, the nook has many more but I won't list them all. The book gives simple examples for early readers to fluent readers. This poesy volume is a neat collection to share with the class as an indivudual grade read or a read aloud book and I would too recomend hav This book made its style onto my favorites because information technology's wonderfully written and illustrated. Bated from being wonderfully illustrated the boook gives great exmples of all different types of poetry from haikus,Couplets, Quatrain and limericks, the nook has many more simply I won't listing them all. The book gives simple examples for early readers to fluent readers. This poetry volume is a great collection to share with the class as an indivudual grade read or a read aloud book and I would besides recomend having this book in your library to accept a diverse collection in the classroom.
I think this volume would be nifty for a 2-5 grade classroom. The students could take autonomously some of the poems found in the book. Another thing I liked nigh this book was that the defintions or rules for how poems should be written are given at the lesser to assist students empathise the poetry they are reading. The collection of verse is simply written and the pictures help emergent readers to follow along. Overall I think this is a dandy book to take in the classroom.
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This is a book about different types of poems. In that location are 29 different kinds of poems. Each poem in this book has the name of what kind of poem is is and how to brand that poem. This would exist a groovy volume to utilize in a classroom when educational activity dissimilar kinds of poems. The illustrations are very unique and add to the message of the verse form which is helpful.
One quote from this volume is, "Commencement mean solar day, new school year, backpack harbors a fossil… terminal June's cheese sandwich."
One book that would pair well wit
This is a book almost different types of poems. At that place are 29 dissimilar kinds of poems. Each poem in this book has the proper name of what kind of verse form is is and how to brand that poem. This would be a slap-up book to use in a classroom when teaching different kinds of poems. The illustrations are very unique and add to the message of the verse form which is helpful.
One quote from this volume is, "Showtime day, new school year, haversack harbors a fossil… last June'southward cheese sandwich."
One book that would pair well with this is "Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets" by Kwame Alexander with Chris Colderly.
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This is a fabulous poetry drove which introduces different forms of poems, giving details virtually them, and then sharing poems that follow that form. Almost people know virtually a couplet or have heard of a sonnet or haiku, but this book had so many different kinds that I had never heard of before! This book would be a perfect companion to a unit on poetry. I'thou tempted to take it out again some time so we can practice writing different kinds of poems. Also, lovely illustrations and fun poem pick
This is a fabulous poetry collection which introduces different forms of poems, giving details about them, and then sharing poems that follow that class. Most people know nearly a couplet or have heard of a sonnet or haiku, simply this book had so many different kinds that I had never heard of earlier! This book would be a perfect companion to a unit of measurement on poetry. I'thou tempted to take it out again some time and then we tin practice writing different kinds of poems. Besides, lovely illustrations and fun poem choices.
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A colleague gave this book to me when we moved across the state, and I will forever be grateful for his thoughtful and lasting gift. For the slightly older reader (or the adult who wants to brush up on poetic forms... or acquire them in the first place, as I'd certainly never heard of a villanelle or a pantoum...), pick upwardly this anthology (once again curated by Janeczko)! Though each page has a brief caption of the poetic form of the given poem, Janeczko also includes a more than detailed "Notes o A colleague gave this volume to me when we moved beyond the country, and I will forever be grateful for his thoughtful and lasting souvenir. For the slightly older reader (or the adult who wants to brush upwardly on poetic forms... or learn them in the first place, every bit I'd certainly never heard of a villanelle or a pantoum...), choice upward this album (once again curated by Janeczko)! Though each page has a brief explanation of the poetic course of the given poem, Janeczko also includes a more detailed "Notes on the Forms" department at the back of the volume. ...more
This simple guide to everyday poems is filled with different types of poems. Readers are exposed to acrostic, haiku, senryu, cinquain, roundel, double dactyl, triolet, ode and many others. Poems are well-nigh animals, places, seasons, feelings, and creatures. The illustrations goes with each poem. This would be apportaite for 2nd to 5th grade. At the very bottom of certain pages, it explains what each poem means and what information technology is. This was a keen read!
Genre: Poetry
Grade Level: 1000-3I loved how this book broke downward each type of poetry, gave a little definition, and gave an example. Information technology was a great learning resource that could exist super helpful in the classroom. I also loved how they included a glossary in the back for easy access to the types of poems discussed in the volume. Personally, the poems were not my favorite and I had a hard time getting into them, but from a instructor stand up point, the concept is amazing!
A book about different forms of poesy. Examples and definitions of various poems are included. I used this book as I've taught poetry lessons. The definitions are easily understandable for students and they've enjoyed the examples given. I used TeachingBooks.net to go more data on this volume.
Grade range: ii-6
Genre: Poetry
This is a super awesome book for exemplifing the dissimilar types of poetic styles. This could be fun for older students to expect through, and for you to use with younger students to assistance them learn how to write unlike types of poetry, such as an acrostic.
A wonderful read! I would recommend!
A kick in the head is a amazing book with and then many poetry readings that you will exist rhyming after you read that. In the book it tells you want type of poesy you are reading so that you may know and I similar that a lot considering I am non and so good with poetry. Take it from me I don't even like poesy just this volume made me accept a knew perspective on verse.
Upper primary/Upper grades
PoetryThis volume is wildly helpful! I similar how it not only gives an example merely then also defines the specific type of poem used within that poem at the bottom of the page. I also liked how on certain poems, similar the clerihew that, "build" upon other poems types. I learned a lot by reading this book, and would definitely consider purchasing information technology for a future classroom!
Upper chief/Upper grades
PoetryThis book is wildly helpful! I similar how it not only gives an instance but then as well defines the specific blazon of poem used within that poem at the bottom of the page. I as well liked how on certain poems, like the clerihew that, "build" upon other poems types. I learned a lot by reading this book, and would definitely consider purchasing it for a future classroom!
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quaternary-7th I liked this poesy volume. I loved how it broke downwards ways that poetry can have grade. I experience as though this is a practiced learning tool for students who may be struggling with agreement what poetry really is. I besides really enjoyed the examples that each type of poem had. They were so fun to read. Lastly, the illustrations completely completed the book.
Cover and title best $.25. If you're determined to teach the bailiwick, it'southward not a bad book. But I, personally, despise most of Raschka's work, and was not overly impressed with nearly of the selections. Cover and title best bits. If y'all're adamant to teach the subject field, it'due south not a bad book. But I, personally, despise near of Raschka's work, and was not overly impressed with near of the selections. ...more
Incredible mentor text that every teacher needs to have in their classroom! 29 different verse form followed by an explanatory note at the bottom of the page. More in-depth explanations at the end of the book.
I don't know much most poetry, simply this was a nifty way to learn almost different forms! This can exist used for whatsoever age!! Read for grad school for my Lit & Resources for Children. I don't know much almost poetry, but this was a great way to learn about unlike forms! This tin be used for any age!! Read for grad school for my Lit & Resources for Children. ...more
Paul B. Janeczko is a poet and instructor and has edited more than xx award-winning poetry anthologies for young people, including STONE BENCH IN AN EMPTY PARK, LOOKING FOR YOUR Name, SEEING THE BLUE Between, and A POKE IN THE I, which was an American Library Association Notable Book.
Mahogany L. Browne is the author of Chlorine Sky, Woke: A Young Poets Call to Justice, Woke Infant, and Black Girl Magic. She's also the...
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