These links provide a variety of activities to engage students in reading and communicating through poetry. A TN Curriculum Frameworks Content for Reading in grades 3-5 states: The student will develop the reading skills necessary for word recognition, comprehension, interpretation, analysis, evaluation, and appreciation of the written text. Learning expectations for this standard include the following: *Experience and develop interest in literature which includes multicultural, gender, and ethnic diversity. *Apply a variety of reading strategies. *Extend reading vocabulary utilizing sight words, phonetic and structural analysis, and context. *Improve comprehension by interpreting, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating written text. *Use comprehension strategies to enhance understanding, to make predictions, and to respond to literature. *Read orally to develop fluency, expression, accuracy, and confidence. *Read independently for a variety of purposes. * Utilize sources of information including technological tools. *Develop study skills to facilitate learning. *Develop skills in making inferences and recognizing unstated assumptions. *Identify literary genres. *Identify and interpret figurative language.