WCWAUT25608 Harnessing the Power of Poetry for Language and Literacy Instruction in the Senior Primary Classroom

‘Poetry is a bridge that connects children to the relevance of
writing, reading, learning, honesty and community. Passage on this
bridge is open to all children and successful crossings are
guaranteed… because poetry writing relies on the senses,
emotions and history of each child.’ (Tucker, 2004)
This webinar explores the role of poetry as a stimulus for engaging
language and literacy development in the senior primary
classroom. This webinar will provide teachers with a range of
strategies and opportunities to harness the power of poetry in
supporting children’s reading fluency, reading comprehension,
writing skills and vocabulary development. A selection of
recommended poems will be provided and connected learning
opportunities will be explored to suit stages 3 - 4 demonstrating
playful, engaging and meaningful practice.