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If you like poetry, wait till you try backward poetry! Young writers read Shel Silverstein's "Backward Bill" before writing their own funny poems that are full of backward imagery and phrasing.
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Instructional Ideas
- Work on the poem during a school-wide Backward Day, or when working on counting backward
- Play the video for learners as an introduction to the poetry lesson
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet
Pros
- Provides definitions of poetry basics
- Straightforward instruction is simple and encouraging
Cons
- None