The Poetry Corner

A textbook dealing with the history of writing, handwriting, practical and creative writing, writing for newspapers, for children, and for profit--and much more.

You'll have them begging for more with the Poetry Corner! Filled with hundreds of motivating lessons and activities, The Poetry Corner helps you show students that poetry is a part of every day life from nursery rhymes, schoolyard chants, jump rope jingles, and popular music, to the Pledge of Allegiance.

A retired university professor, Arnold Benjamin Cheyney now spends his time writing books for teachers. He has published 36 books, and is still working on new ideas. As a professor, Arnold was twice honored with the Outstanding Teacher Award.