Teaching Poetry Appreciation and Analysis

This chapter emphasizes the importance of taking a slow and detailed approach when teaching poetry, focusing on elements like tone, sound, and structure before diving into interpretation. The speakers advocate for memorizing poems to fully engage with their essence and encourage an oral method of memorization to immerse students in the poem's language and form. By appreciating the sounds and shapes of words and delving into a detailed analysis of poetic elements, students can cultivate a deeper connection with the words and meanings of a poem.