How to Write a Poem — Literacy at Work Episode

When students learn how to write a poem, they're empowered to become the narrators of their own story.

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In our first episode of Literacy at Work, Glenis Redmond shows us the importance of poetry and finding the power within. By teaching students how to write a poem, they are able to connect the head and the heart, allowing them to process their feelings about events in their lives.

Students read and write from their earliest school years, but do they know how these skills shape their futures? Literacy at Work was created to not only help students grow as readers and writers, but to also show them the lifelong impact literacy will have on their lives.

In this web series, leaders from different literacy-based fields explore how to write a poem, persuasive speechwriting, journalism, and more. Watch to discover how to motivate the young writers in your classroom and inspire a genuine passion for the written word.