Eleven original poems with a selection of turn-of-the-century photographs chosen from the author's own remarkable personal collection.

A collection of poems, accompanied by photographs, about African American children living around the turn of the century.

Join acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers in a heartwarming celebration of African-American childhood in words and pictures. Sharing favorites from his collection of long-forgotten turn-of-the-century photographs, and punctuating them with his own moving poetry, Mr. Myers has created a beautiful album that reminds us that "the child in each of us is our most precious part."

Activities to expand children's favorite books. Primary grades.

This book offers a history and analysis of African American children's literature from its beginnings to the present. Chapters explore issues surrounding race and representation, from the race and gender politics of African American hair to the absence of the "N-word" in children's books.

Finally, an effective approach to teaching poetry in Elementary I. We have created a unique approach to teaching poetry that allows the teacher to the freedom necessary without having to worry about their own needs. The material is designed to meet the CCS standards and each standard is outlined and listed by grade or level. A full manual with teacher lessons on how to present each concept is included, along with an answer key that will allow the students to check their work for any research or analysis questions. The Level 6-9 unit includes the following: Introduction lessonsAdditional resources listsCCS standards by level/gradeTeacher and presentation lesson for each conceptAnswer key20 Level 1 task cards20 Level 2 task cards20 Level 3 task cards

Continuing the work that was started with Teaching Poetry Level 6-9, this second part of the curriculum focuses on more advanced types of poetry, examples, research, and activities that are geared towards the students in Elementary II. This Language arts module is well written and researched so that it allows your students to enjoy poetry in a low anxiety level environment that fosters creativity, imagination and fun. The materials are designed to meet CCS standards with each standard is outlined and listed by grade or level. A full manual with teacher lessons on how to present each concept is included, along with an answer key. The Level 9-12 unit includes the following: Introduction lessonsAdditional resources listsCCS standards by level/gradeTeacher and presentation lesson for each conceptAnswer key20 Level 4 task cards20 Level 5 task cards20 Level 6 task cards27 Teacher Presented Nomenclature cards with picture, label, and definition24 Types of poems cards with definitions and examples