Friday, May 4, 2012

Alphabet Books and Poetry


 Alphabet Books:

         This concept book represents letters of the alphabet, which can also be known as ABC books. There is a variety of literature that surrounds this genre and encapsulates a wide range of reading levels. There are potpourri alphabet books (a version with no uniformity), sequential alphabet books (these have a story being told), and themed alphabet books (are about one specific topic e.g. fruit). The repetition and unpredictability of alphabet books make this genre very enjoyable.


Poetry:
        
            Poetry by definition is verse in which word images are selected and expressed to create strong, often beautiful impressions. These images and mindsets often allow individuals to view the world from a new perspective. Marvelously, poetry is able to express all of this in very few words. When looking into your favorite poetical quotes, you do not them only once, however, you read them over and over again. Children fulfill this same process with books like Dr. Seuss and Mother Goose rhymes. Many types of poetry have rhythm and rhyme, but not all need to.  There is free verse, narrative, concrete, lyric, limerick and haiku. Each type of poetry is different and unique in its own way, just like children are. One thing to remember when discussing poetry is that, different children have different tastes and allowing an exploration of a variety of poems can encourage positive poetry in our loved ones.

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