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Gr 5–8—This thorough title covers the basics of poetry, though it won't necessarily inspire passion in the subject. Nearly every page is full of facts, "Words to Know," and "Try This!" activities. Topics covered are a quick history, how to write poetry, its elements, and the emotional and intellectual experience of poetry. Information on the history of the subject is crunched and will require support, and the text is on the lackluster side ("Romantic poetry, written in the late 1700s and early 1800s, focused on imagination and emotion. Beat poetry, written in the 1940s and ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More