FEATURES & DETAILS:
- Copyright: 2007
- Language: English, Spanish
- Color
- MARC records, Catalog Card Kit and Single Main Entry Cards are available
- Features: Chapter Select, Interactive Menu, Discussion Questions & Activities
- Technical: Single Layer, Single Sided, Full Screen
- DVD Region: ALL
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PRODUCT SUMMARY
Poetry has been long been a means to express observations, opinions, emotions and ideas. In Analyzing & Appreciating Poetry, explore some of the formats and devices of poetry, and uncover an appreciation for the use of language and theme. Classic examples from renowned poets from different eras are used to illustrate many different types of poetry and the rich use of figurative language. Discover the benefits of both reading and hearing a poem, and experience the connection between poetry and the world around you. From the rhyme and meter of a sonnet to all the possibilities of free verse, students will enjoy this exploration into one the most expressive forms of literature. Part of the multivolume Literature for Students DVD Series. A teacher's guide is included and available online.
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
"Perfect for English or library classes." - School Library Journal (Feb 2008)
FULL REVIEWS
School Library Journal (February 2008)
Gr 5-9-Featuring a minimalist, distraction-free TV-show format, the series examines the elements of literature in all genres. Three diverse, fresh-faced hosts take turns leading students through the landscape of literary terms with examples and excerpts drawn from the best of classic and contemporary YA literature, from Robert Service's The Cremation of Sam McGee (Kids Can Press, 2006) to Surviving the Applewhites (HarperCollins, 2002) by Stephanie Tolan. The tone of the production is warm and intimate, and the pace and editing are lively enough to engage students. The host/narrators reflect on some of their favorite books, while clips of book recommendations from middle-school students are interspersed. The DVDs also feature a dubbed Spanish-language track, chapter selection, and on-screen discussion questions. Perfect for English or library classes.
Copyright 2008 School Library Journal. Used with permission.