BOOK: POETRY (ages 9-12)
Brief Description: Based on the poem "This is Just to Say" by William Carlos Williams, this grouping of poems features two sections: apologies and responses, and is meant to be the collection of one sixth grade class's work. This, however, is solely Sidman's poetry. It should be noted that one of the poems features "curse" words which may limit the use of this book in the classroom.
Awards: Claudia Lewis Poetry Award; Cybils Poetry Award; Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Honor Book; IRA Teacher's Choice Book; SLJ Best Book of the Year
Personal Opinion: What a fantastic collection of poems. I loved the introduction by the 6th grade "editor" and found the poems to be rich and full of wisdom. The apology/responses sections are quite wonderful as "students" write poems and have them answered. Quite a clever and often funny book, but also quite poignant as well.
Curriculum: This book would obviously enhance any section on poetry, however, a few of the poems feature harsh language that may make this book unsuitable in some classrooms. This is unfortunate as the book has so much to offer in the way of poetry.
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