O’Taste and See: Poetry with Eighth Graders

Describes how one eighth-grade teacher creates a safe, playful, literate environment for a four-week poetry unit which immerses students in the thoughtful, energetic, productive experience of poetry. Describes introducing poetry, setting up the unit, class activities, a wide range of requirements and assignments, and students’ enthusiastic responses. Appends a 29-item list of poetry for eighth graders.