Reading Poetry With the Poem Column
Lesson OverviewFeatured Column: PoemIn this edition of our series on learning with New York Times columns, we’re inviting you to read and emulate The New York Times Magazine’s Poem column. Every week, the magazine publishes a new poem, which is chosen and introduced by a poet-editor, like Victoria Chang, Reginald Dwayne Betts or Naomi Shihab…
Can Poetry Make a Difference in Our Lives and in the World?
How important is poetry in your life? Do you read or write it? Do you ever turn to poems when you are feeling lost or overwhelmed? When you need comfort or direction?Do you think poetry has the power to make a difference — in our individual lives and in the world?In the guest essay “How…
Live Poetry Discussion for Teens: April 14
In honor of National Poetry Month, we invite students to read a short poem, then join a lively discussion about what they notice.
