Besides the actual reading in class of many poems, I would suggest you do two things: first, while teaching everything you can and keeping free of it, teach that poetry is a mode of discourse that differs from logical exposition.

Summary

This quote suggests that in addition to reading and analyzing poems in class, there are two important things to do when teaching poetry. First, the teacher should strive to impart as much knowledge as possible while remaining open-minded. Second, the teacher should emphasize that poetry is a unique form of communication that is distinct from logical explanations or essays. This implies that poetry should be approached and understood in a different way, allowing for the exploration of emotions, symbolism, and artistic expression that may not follow strict logical reasoning.

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