In this beautifully illustrated book there are two sides to every poem. Read them forwards or read them backwards to reveal two very different meanings using the same words. Marilyn Singer shows her writing skills in this collection of reverso poems. Each poem has two parts to show the stories from the point-of-view of the different characters or objects in the fairytales. The illustration also shows the two sides to each poem.
This could be used in a fairy tale unit, or a poetry unit. Students could try writing their own reverso poem, or taking one of their favorite poems and writing it from bottom to top. It is also an excellent source to teach point of view. This is definitely a book for upper elementary to middle school grades with the higher level of thinking that is involved.
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