Perfect Poems

by Adele Tolley Wilson

Poetry, in addition to being “the creative expression of a writer’s pen, and. . . song for the listener’s ear” (D. Ray Reutzel), can be a powerful tool in teaching. Using poetry across the curriculum can. . .

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Adele Tolley Wilson is a retired elementary school teacher who often used poetry in her classroom. She knew that students could learn information quicker and retain it longer when it was put into poetry or songs. With that knowledge, Adele wrote books to enhance learning.