Poetry Plus, Intermediate
Sally Fisk
Poetry Plus, Intermediate
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Intermediate
by Sally Fisk
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how words can dance and sing on a page? Imagine discovering secret tricks to make your writing sparkle like a poem! What amazing poems will you create with these fun lessons?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Poetry Plus, Intermediate is designed for early readers aged 5-8 to develop creative writing skills through engaging poetry lessons. It introduces auditory and visual techniques, various poetry forms, and figures of speech, encouraging children to share and publish their work. The book supports reluctant writers by making poetry accessible and enjoyable.
Why we rated Poetry Plus, Intermediate 7C
Poetry Plus, Intermediate is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Poetry Plus, Intermediate works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Poetry Plus, Intermediate as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Poetry Plus, Intermediate explores education, creative writing, language arts, and teaching methods — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about education, creative writing, language arts.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781568222806
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Instructional Fair
- Published
- January 29, 1999
- Type
- Nonfiction