National Poetry Month

Amanda Gorman

Welcome to our In the Know topic for April, National Poetry Month. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.

Grades K-1 learn about different poets that have read at presidential inaugurations. A Spanish translation can be found here.

Grades 2-3 will explore how they can celebrate National Poetry Month. A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

Grades 4-5 will learn about Amanda Gorman.  A Spanish translation to the article may be found here.

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