. . . . . "LaCroix shows teachers how they can use poetry and fiction to generate student interest and promote higher-level thinking skills through analysis and interpretation of great works. Arming teachers with all the necessary tools to plan and prepare effective lessons, this user-friendly guide ensures that even the most reluctant students can share in the joy of literature while becoming better readers, writers, and test-takers." . . "Inspired english! : raising test scores and writing effectiveness through poetry and fiction" . . "Inspired English : raising test scores and writing effectiveness through poetry and fiction" . . . . . . .