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My students are wonderful young men and women! They are 10th grade students who are required to read and analyze poetry (state standards) but many say they hate poetry, even though we talk about how songs are poetry put to music. They aren't especially fond of reading in the first place, and then to have to read and analyze Shakespeare's poetry, among others- they would say "No way!" Many of my students do not read well, and many come from struggling families that cannot afford the luxury of buying books. They need to read books that will grab their attention and make them want to read more. "Shakespeare Bats Cleanup" is one such book, written in poetry form (using many different formats), about a high school boy who develops mononucleosis and has to complete schoolwork assignments at home. My students will relate to this boy, and as they read his story, written in poetry, they will gain an appreciation for both reading and poetry.

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My students are wonderful young men and women! They are 10th grade students who are required to read and analyze poetry (state standards) but many say they hate poetry, even though we talk about how songs are poetry put to music. They aren't especially fond of reading in the first place, and then to have to read and analyze Shakespeare's poetry, among others- they would say "No way!" Many of my students do not read well, and many come from struggling families that cannot afford the luxury of buying books. They need to read books that will grab their attention and make them want to read more. "Shakespeare Bats Cleanup" is one such book, written in poetry form (using many different formats), about a high school boy who develops mononucleosis and has to complete schoolwork assignments at home. My students will relate to this boy, and as they read his story, written in poetry, they will gain an appreciation for both reading and poetry.

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