Poetry

CLPE is the National Poetry Centre for Primary Schools. Search our extensive bank of poems for children, poetry teaching resources, videos of poet performances and interviews to support the teaching of poetry.

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Ruth Awolola - What’s your favourite thing about writing and performing poetry?

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Ruth Awolola - How can poetry be used with other artforms?

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Ruth Awolola - What advice would you give to a young person wanting to share their poetry out loud for the first time?

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Ruth Awolola - What’s the best feedback on your poetry you’ve had?

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Ruth Awolola - How has poetry helped you to explore your identity?

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Ruth Awolola - How did reading and writing poetry help you to find your voice?

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Ruth Awolola - What advice would you give on performing poetry?

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Ruth Awolola - What is special about writing poetry for children?

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Ruth Awolola -Why is poetry important?

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Ruth Awolola - What poems do you remember from your childhood?

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Ruth Awolola - What inspires you as a poet?

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Ruth Awolola - What advice would you give to budding young poets?

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