Star-Spangled Poetry
David Prather

David Prather: The ever-popular master of ceremonies for the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Summer Sounds at the Hollywood Bowl, has performed his unique brand of theatre and storytelling for over fifteen years. A graduate of Princeton University and of the American Conservatory Theatre, and an experienced performer in both theatre and television, he examines the power of poetry and language

Description of program:
• Promotes literacy by encouraging students’ interest in poetry.
• Presents a lively overview of the different types of poetry.
• Familiarizes students with the work of several acclaimed poets.
• Demonstrates poetry terms such as rhyme, rhythm, metaphor, story, song, and alliteration.
• Provides a valuable and fun enrichment to the elementary reading and language curriculum.

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Grades: K-8
Instruction Materials: Teachers' Guide
Other: Workshops and artist-in-residences available

CONTACT:

Star-Spangled Poetry
David Prather
907 N. Reese Pl.
Burbank, CA 91506
(818) 842-1393
E-mail: dbprather@earthlink.net