Learn Then Burn Teacher's Manual, Edited by Tim Stafford and Derrick C. Brown

Also available at: Buy on Amazon Companion for Learn Then Burn, Poems for the Classroom.   This comprehensive collection serves as a vital tool for teachers by providing insightful questions, relevant examples, and thought-provoking writing prompts. We recognize and appreciate the hard work of educators. Your job, second only to that of a ninja, is one of the most challenging in the world. Between teaching, testing, grading, and nurturing, it can be overwhelming to find new materials for your classroom. That's where we come in. As poets and teachers ourselves, we understand the power of spoken word in the classroom. Just attend a youth slam or watch a clip online to witness the positive impact of modern poetry on young minds. It has the ability to captivate students of any background in a way that traditional poetry simply cannot. We understand that many teachers hesitate to use spoken word in their classrooms due to concerns about explicit language and themes. That's why we have collaborated with some of the best contemporary spoken word and slam poets to provide appropriate and engaging pieces for classroom use.