In the Classroom: Building Self-Esteem Through Poetry (April '91)

Authors

Michael P. French, Lourdes UniversityFollow
Kathy Everts Danielson, University of Nebraska at OmahaFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

4-1991

Journal Title

Reading Teacher

Volume

44

Issue

8

First Page

616

Last Page

621

Abstract

Describes the instruction programs devised by various teachers across the nation and the benefits of the programs. Includes building self-esteem through poetry, fostering the connection between art and poetry, and using Caldecott Medal books to motivate independent reading and creative writing.

Comments

Published in Reading Teacher, 44(8), 616, 1991. Copyright © 1991 Reading Teacher. Used by permission.

Recommended Citation

French, Michael P. and Danielson, Kathy Everts, "In the Classroom: Building Self-Esteem Through Poetry (April '91)" (1991). Teacher Education Faculty Publications. 14.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/tedfacpub/14