Writing Simple Poems: Pattern poems for Language Acquistion

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Vicki L. Holmes (University of Nevada, Las Vegas) Margaret R. Moulton (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)

Writing Simple Poems

Pattern poems for Language Acquistion

Vicki L. Holmes (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Margaret R. Moulton (University of Nevada, Las Vegas), Penny Ur

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Cambridge University Press
13 September 2001

ELT: teaching theory & methods; ELT: specific skills; Languages & ESL; English as a Second Language; Methodology; English as a Second Language

Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers

This resource book shows how to use poetry writing as a medium to teach and reinforce structure, parts of speech and punctuation, as well as other grammar and writing conventions.

The paperback edition is a resource book that shows teachers how to use poetry writing as a medium to teach and reinforce structure, vocabulary, parts of speech, and punctuation, as well as other grammar and writing conventions. Appropriate for any age or fluency level, the book can be used by ESL, foreign language, or bilingual teachers as an adjunct to their writing program. The book contains 25 easy-to-follow, self-contained lessons, each with poetry models and sample poems written by students of various ages and linguistic backgrounds. The simple patterns in this book will encourage students to express their own ideas creatively and accurately.

By: Vicki L. Holmes (University of Nevada Las Vegas), Margaret R. Moulton (University of Nevada, Las Vegas)
Series edited by: Penny Ur
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 233g
ISBN: 9780521785525
ISBN 10: 0521785529
Series: Cambridge Handbooks for Language Teachers
Publication Date: 13 September 2001
Audience: ELT/ESL , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Writing Simple Poems: Pattern poems for Language Acquistion

'What a truly excellent book this is, a real goldmine for pretty much any teacher with even the vaguest interest in language play and creative language use.' CETEFL, the Internet magazine , Czech Republic