J. Patrick Lewis is a beloved children’s author with many published works. He is most known for his creative poems and use of wordplay. Above is a presentation outlining his works, some examples of his poetry, and ways to use his works in the classroom.
While he covers a wide range of topics, his historical and geographical themed works stand out for me. His work invites students to investigate historic events and people threw poetic eyes. Specifically, his poems in A World of Wonders pair well with the Social Studies TEKS in 1st-5th grades relating to geography and world exploration.
Check out this creative video of J. Patrick Lewis reading his poem “Make the Earth Your Companion” from Animal Poetry.