As you approach Mr. Poetry-Pro's 7th grade English Language Arts Classroom, you observe students in the hallway of this urban school. You notice that most students are African American, and that White, Asian, and Latino students together likely account for only a small portion of the student population at this large 6-8 middle school.

As you watch students, you note that most are entering the room excitedly and believe this must be a class they enjoy. Head into the classroom to see what Mr. Poetry-Pro and his students are all about!