Poetry

Why Is Poetry So Useful For Literacy?

1.Poetry can be thematic, informational, and funny. The funnier it is, the more my students like to stand up and recite it to the class for a good laugh!

2.Passages can be short so as to not overwhelm early readers.

3.Poetry encourages repeated reading; the rhythm makes it fun to chant aloud together and the memorization builds mastery and confidence.