To help with teaching poetry. . .

Here's a new poetry book that might be very useful, and it's got a great Ning site that goes with it: http://letspoemresources.ning.com/ The site has sections on each chapter and some very good resources--video clips of demonstrations, links to related poetry sites, specific poems, etc. There are chapters on topics such as "Choral Reading," and "Hip-Hop and Spoken Word." The active approach is great.

It's geared primarily toward teenagers, so may not be right on target for elementary and lower middle school Dream Flag Groups. As a general source for poetry teaching inspiration, though, it seems very useful.

Let us know if you check it out and find something that works well with your students.