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It's Poetry Month and Ms. Coco, who runs the gifted and talented program, is poetry crazy. She cries when she sees a sunset. She thinks boys should have feelings. She talks in rhyme. All the time. Will A.J.'s life ever be normal again?

Explore both the history and the essential components of poetry. Understand how poets utilize rhythm and meter, and rhyme in various forms to achieve the desired effect. Classic works of poetry are presented along with detailed graphics, engaging examples and exciting video. On screen, multiple choice reviews at the end of each segment reinforce important concepts and make learning fun.

"An author and educator's pioneering approach to helping autistic students find their voices through poetry--a powerful and uplifting story that shows us how to better communicate with people on the spectrum and explores how we use language to express our seemingly limitless interior lives. Adults often find it difficult to communicate with autistic students and try to "fix" them. But what if we found a way to help these kids use their natural gifts...