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29. April 2009 08:26 by Paul B. Janeczko - View Profile

Paul Janeczko. Passion, Poetry, and Haiku

In this video (taken from our Staten Island Literacy Workshop on 3/20/09), Paul B Janeczko offers a passionate take on why we need poetry and why it's important to the world. Also some Haikus.

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What do you tell your students about rhyme and poetry? Is it an essential part of what makes true poetry or is it just along for the ride?
How do you teach students to value poetry? Is it essential? How does it help us to communicate and connect with others? What is its purpose in our lives?

For more about Paul B Janeczko go to www.paulbjaneczko.com.

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