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<\/span><\/p>\n\u200bHe believes that if we can get kids interested in reading, reciting, understanding, appreciating, and then writing poems, all of the writing they do in school and in life will become dramatically better.<\/span><\/p>\n Think about this.<\/span><\/p>\n What is poetry all about?<\/span><\/p>\n Rhythm, Rhyme, Stories, Ideas, Feelings, Visions, News, Fun, Interests, Information, and Figures of Speech<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s what all good writing is about.<\/span><\/p>\n Al has been writing poems and playing the drums since he was in fourth grade.<\/span><\/p>\n So, when he became an English teacher, he naturally blended rhythm and rhyme, grammar and punctuation, and literature and story telling to teach kids that writing can be fun.<\/span><\/p>\n Al proves this by having kids (and their parents) recite the words to their favorite songs.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s poetry. That\u2019s good writing.<\/span><\/p>\n After discussing poems and songs that rhyme, he introduces examples of poems that don\u2019t rhyme.<\/span><\/p>\n Our Pledge of Allegiance.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Gettysburg Address<\/strong><\/p>\n The Lords\u2019 Prayer<\/strong><\/p>\n The key to writing a good poem is combining words and rhythm to create clear pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n Good letters, memos reports, proposals, and e-mails combine words and rhythm to create clear pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n Al further believes that parents who encourage, review, and support their kids\u2019 writing efforts keeps their minds working rather than their fingers.<\/span><\/p>\n Visit Al at www.TheRavenRedone.com<\/a> www.alborowski.com<\/a>, or contact him at <\/span>al@alborowski.com<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n