Possible Reflection Questions: How do you think National Poetry Month should be observed and/or
celebrated?
Imagine that you are in charge of planning National Poetry Month activities for
Franklin County, Rocky Mount, Franklin County Public Schools, or BFMS.
Describe your plan for the month.
What did the University of Exeter study discover about the brain? Should this
research change the way people prioritize the reading of poetry?
How do you think most students feel about reading poetry? Is this an accurate
viewpoint?
Who do you think makes a stronger argument for reading poetry: Mandy
Brouse or Billy Collins?
Who is the "they" in Billy Collins' poem? What is the difference between the
way he wants to read poetry and the way they" read poems? Which style of
poetry reading is taught most in schools? How do you think poetry should be
read and taught?