Children's Love of Poetry: The Swing

The video explores the transition of children's interest in poetry from childhood to adolescence. It questions why children enjoy poetry in books but lose interest as they grow older. The presenter introduces Robert Louis Stevenson's poem 'The Swing' as an example of poetry that captures experiences rather than narratives. The video suggests activities to engage children with poetry and discusses Stevenson's contributions to children's literature.

What question does the speaker raise about children's interest in poetry?

• Why do children love poetry so much?

• When do children stop enjoying poetry?

• How can we make poetry more popular among adults?

• What is the best children's book written in verse?

What is the main theme of Robert Louis Stevenson's poem 'The Swing'?

• The dangers of swinging too high

• The experience and joy of swinging

• The history of swings

• The mechanics of swinging

Which literary device is prominently used in 'The Swing' to enhance the imagery?

• Personification

• Color imagery

• Alliteration

• Metaphor

What activity does the speaker suggest to engage children with poetry?

• Reading Shakespeare aloud

• Writing a poem about their favorite toy

• Creating a poem about the cycle of a swing

• Drawing a picture of a swing

What does the speaker suggest is needed to bridge the gap between children's books and mature poetry?

• Simpler language in adult poetry

• More colorful illustrations

• Poems that capture experiences rather than just stories

• Longer poems for children

Why did Robert Louis Stevenson write stories for children?

• He was a sickly child and used writing to imagine adventures

• He wanted to teach children about history

• He was inspired by his own adventurous childhood

• He wanted to become famous

What is a suggested follow-up reading for children who enjoy 'The Swing'?

• Peter Pan

• Alice in Wonderland

• Treasure Island

• The Jungle Book