A Matter of Meter

Writing verse is a learning experience. Arranging words, sounds and syllables can turn everyday language into metered language (language that can be measured), and metered language is the definition of verse. This article discusses the use of meter in helping students establish sets of syllables and...

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Language Patterns
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Poetry
Rhyme
Rhythm
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Writing (Composition)
Writing Instruction
Writing Skills
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Grade 5
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Language Patterns
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Poetry
Rhyme
Rhythm
Standard Spoken Usage
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Teaching methods
Writing
Writing (Composition)
Writing Instruction
Writing Skills
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