Awakening the Heart: Exploring Poetry in Elementary and Middle School 1st Edition By Georgia Heard Condition is Like New, There is minor signs of wear on the corners Fans of the best-selling For the Good of the Earth and Sun will applaud this sequel by beloved author Georgia Heard - an inspiring and practical handbook that celebrates the natural power of poetry to teach the essential tools of all writing. Awakening the Heart explores how to cultivate the poet in every elementary and middle school student - through well-drawn examples, detailed exercises, creative projects, and down-to-earth classroom teachings. Along the way, we learn how to: create environments that encourage children to express their innate sense of wonder; introduce poetry that will engage them; and help children make the transition from reading and talking to writing. Best of all, Awakening the Heart is filled with luminous poems - by children, famous poets, and Heard herself. Product details Publisher : Heinemann; 1st edition (January 1, 1999) Language : English Paperback : 160 pages ISBN-10 : 032500093X ISBN-13 : 978-0325000930 Reading age : 5 - 13 years Grade level : Kindergarten - 8 Item Weight : 9.2 ounces Dimensions : 7 x 0.34 x 9 inches Best Sellers Rank