<P>How do we read poetry, compare poems, or generate observations into a thoughtful response? <I>Write About Poetry</I> is an invaluable reference book and skills guide for students of poetry. Featuring model essays, a glossary of technical terms, and additional practice for student engagement, this volume provides students with a clear and concise guide to: </P><P>¿ reading unseen poems with confidence </P><P>¿ developing general observations into formal, structured written responses </P><P>¿ fostering familiarity with some of the great poets and poems in literary history </P><P>Drawing on years of teaching experience, Steven Jackson delivers the background, progressive methodology, and practical essay writing techniques essential for understanding the fundamental steps of poetry analysis.</P>