Five Reasons Why We Need Poetry in Schools

Cinco razões porque precisamos de poesia nas escolas

Reason #1: Poetry helps us know each other and build community.

Reason #2: When read aloud, poetry is rhythm and music and sounds and beats.

Reason #3: Poetry opens venues for speaking and listening, much neglected domains of a robust English Language Arts curriculum.

Reason #4: Poetry has space for English Language Learners.

Reason #5: Poetry builds resilience in kids and adults; it fosters Social and Emotional Learning. 

 (http://www.edutopia.org/blog/five-reasons-poetry-needed-schools-elena-aguilar)