A Handful of 'Nothings,' and Also Some Other Poems: Literature Curriculum, Levels C-D [Grades Three and Four]; Teacher's Guide.

This curriculum guide is intended to introduce elementary school students to the reading and writing of poetry. Poems by recognized poets make up the bulk of the selections in the guide, but some poems by elementary school students are also included. The writers hope that the teacher will use the guide to encourage students to write their own poetry and to recognize that poetry can be a form of inspired play. Suggestions for teaching the poems and numerous illustrations are included. (See related documents CS 200 500-504, and CS 200 506-508.) (DI)