How to Create a World: Nursery Rhyme Edition

By Chasity A Gunn

Using nursery rhymes as models, the book guides children through writing a poem. The instructional guide teaches basic elements of poetry, like form, stanza and rhyme. Children brainstorm, create, develop and revise inside the book. Illustrations and graphic organizers tap the visual learner and reluctant writer. Making lists and filling bubble

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chasity Gunn
• Release date: Jan 2, 2019
• ISBN: 9780578439945

Chasity A Gunn

Chasity Gunn is the inaugural Poet Laureate for the City of Elgin (2019-2020) in Illinois. She is a graduate of Hamline University's MFA program where she studied poetry. Her work has been published in the BitterZoet and Rock, Paper and Scissors. She was a featured artist in the Bedlam Theatre's 10X10 Fest. Gunn frequently participates in readings and workshops across the country. She also teaches writing to college students and adult learners. Before becoming an instructor, Gunn worked as a newspaper reporter covering school systems. Meet her at www.chasitywrites.com.

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