| Writing in Rhythm: Spoken Word Poetry in Urban Classrooms Contributor(s): Winn, Maisha T. (Author), Genishi, Celia (Editor), Strickland, Dorothy S. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 080774770X ISBN-13: 9780807747704 Publisher: Teachers College Press OUR PRICE: $24.65 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2007 Annotation: This dynamic book examines how literacy learning can be expanded and redefined using the medium of spoken word poetry. Fisher introduces teaching practices for fostering peer support, generating new vocabulary, discussing issues of Standard American English, and using personal experiences as literary inspiration. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Language Arts & Disciplines | Study & Teaching |
| Dewey: 428.007 |
| LCCN: 2006101405 |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 6.6" W x 8.94" (0.40 lbs) 128 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This dynamic book examines how literacy learning can be expanded and redefined using the medium of spoken word poetry. The author tells the story of a passionate Language Arts teacher and his work with The Power Writers, an after-school writing community of Latino and African American students. Featuring rich portraits of literacy in action, this book introduces teaching practices for fostering peer support, generating new vocabulary, discussing issues of Standard American English, and using personal experiences as literary inspiration. |