Each book opens with an accessible and appealing introduction that helps create a student connection to each poem.
Graphic Poem
High-quality illustrations, in a variety of styles throughout the series, bring curriculum-linked poems to life while helping students develop critical skills necessary to achieve a deeper understanding of challenging concepts such as imagery, figurative language, tone, and mood.
The Poem
Every book includes a text-only version of each poem in which difficult words have been highlighted and defined to help enrich understanding and build vocabulary.
Between the Lines
This section takes the students “behind the scenes” with a detailed analysis of each poem.
Every book in the series features at least one poetry focus — a literary term that is defined and illustrated using examples from the poem the student has just read.
Interesting facts and inspiring writing activities promote exploration of the literary devices and terminology used in each poem.
About the Poet
A brief biography puts the poem into context by providing an insight into the poet’s life and times.