Outline for the article:
1. Introduction
– Importance of poetry for kids
– Benefits of incorporating poetry in the curriculum
1. PreK–2nd Grade Poetry Book
2. “Where the Sidewalk Ends” by Shel Silverstein
3. “A Child’s Anthology of Poetry” edited by Elizabeth Hauge Sword
4. “Read-Aloud Rhymes for the Very Young” by Jack Prelutsky
III. 3rd–5th Grade Poetry Books
5. “Love That Dog” by Sharon Creech
6.”Out of Wonder: Poems Celebrating Poets” by Kwame Alexander
7. “Mirror Mirror: A Book of Reversible Verse” by Marilyn Singer
IV. 6th–8th Grade Poetry Books
8. “Brown Girl Dreaming” by Jacqueline Woodson
9. “Inside Out & Back Again” by Thanhha Lai
10. “Words with Wings” by Nikki Grimes
V. 9th–12th Grade Poetry Books
11. “The Odyssey” by Homer (translated by Robert Fagles)
12. “Leaves of Grass” by Walt Whitman
13. “The Complete Poems” by Emily Dickinson
VI. Additional Readings
– Other recommended poetry books for kids in different grade levels
VII. Conclusion
– Recap of the importance of poetry and the showcased books
Please note that the above is just an outline. You will need to further develop each section and add more details, including explanations, features of each book, and the target audience for each grade level.
