Publisher's Synopsis
""The Teaching of Poetry in the High School"" is a book written by Arthur Henry Rolph Fairchild in 1914. It is a comprehensive guide for high school teachers who want to teach poetry effectively. The book discusses the importance of poetry in education and how it can develop students' critical thinking, creativity, and appreciation for literature. It provides practical advice on how to teach different types of poetry, such as lyric, narrative, and dramatic poetry. The book also includes sample lesson plans, exercises, and activities that teachers can use in their classrooms. Fairchild emphasizes the importance of selecting appropriate poems that are relevant to students' interests and experiences. He also discusses the role of the teacher in creating a supportive and encouraging learning environment that fosters students' love for poetry. Overall, ""The Teaching of Poetry in the High School"" is a valuable resource for high school teachers who want to inspire their students to appreciate and enjoy poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
