I like challenging myself and my students with their writing. So... in honor of National Poetry Month, I thought about creating a week-long poetry challenge since I'd like to create more poetry of my own to share with my students during minilesson demonstrations. Hence... I was thinking about starting this Challenge on Saturday, 4/12 and… Continue reading POETRY CHALLENGE
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Voice/Silence — Poetry Friday
Staying with the voice/silence theme my class has begun to think about during our Interactive Read Alouds, I give you this poem by Pastor Martin Niemöller on the first Poetry Friday of National Poetry Month. First They Came for the Jews First they came for the Jews and I did not speak out because I… Continue reading Voice/Silence — Poetry Friday
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Writing Free Verse Poetry: More Mentors
I was reading a post Franki wrote about a new free-verse poetry novel, 42 Miles. After reading about it, I went on to Amazon and purchased a copy through the Strand Bookstore. I'm excited about this book since it'll likely be another mentor text of free-verse poetry that I can place in front of my… Continue reading Writing Free Verse Poetry: More Mentors
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Made with free image tools @ TXT2PIC.com 80% of my class turned-in their Poetry Circle Poem Submission Forms on-time today. Yahoo! Many of them submitted their own poems, but others chose to submit poems they love by poets like Silverstein, Lansky, and Nesbitt. I cannot wait for tomorrow afternoon!
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Bringing Back Poetry Circle
Made with free image tools @ TXT2PIC.com Every Friday afternoon, last year, my class and I used to have a weekly Poetry Circle. However, this year I didn't due to a lack of time on my part. However, I've decided now that National Poetry Month is just around the corner, it's time to reinstate Poetry… Continue reading Bringing Back Poetry Circle
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Poetry Friday: An Ode to Brads
I liked the photo I attached to yesterday's SOLSC Post so much that I tried to replicate it with another photograph of my crystal-like brads (aka: fasteners). Since it's Poetry Friday, I decided to take another stab at writing an ode, which I haven't tried since July. An Ode to the Crystal-Like Brads on My… Continue reading Poetry Friday: An Ode to Brads
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A Retrospective of Posts
I was on Bethany's Blog this morning and came across a meme. Since I woke up around 4:00 a.m. this morning (couldn't sleep), I decided to give it a whirl. So, here I am! Here's the drill with the meme: Go back through your archives and post the links to five of your favorite blog… Continue reading A Retrospective of Posts
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Poetry Station: READY FOR LIFT-OFF!
I think I'm going to have my students sign-up to use this for one week at a time since there are seven activities. Though it'll take two weeks to complete all of the activities in a meaningful way since they're pretty elaborate. Here are the titles of the activities I put inside of the station.… Continue reading Poetry Station: READY FOR LIFT-OFF!
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Poetry Friday: Esther’s Tale
Today is Purim. Hence, a few verses from Steve Hausman's Poem entitled, "Esther's Tale." Adar the 14th day is near It means that Purim is almost here But if in Jerusalem you'll be Then it's the 15th for you and me In synagogue we tell the tale Of Haman's evil and the Jews' travail On… Continue reading Poetry Friday: Esther’s Tale
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Structured Poetry Challenges
I just found a great diamante "lesson" over at the WritingFix's Left-Brain Site. They have some great poetry challenges you might want to check out. Other good diamante poem resources can be found by clicking here and here. Finally, you can view the diamante I created by clicking here.
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Coming Soon: Poetry Station for Morning Work
I provide my students with academic choices for a half hour, each morning, during our Morning Work Period. Some read, some write, some play math games, some do flash cards, and some need more options! Since my class LOVES poetry, I decided to create something I've been talking about for a LONG time, a: I… Continue reading Coming Soon: Poetry Station for Morning Work
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Poetry Walking Tour
I'm thinking about stepping out with my students and their families this spring to do a walking tour of Providence. But not just any kind of walking tour... a poetry walking tour. (I've never done this before, but was thinking of sending a letter home like this next week.) Have you ever looked for poetry… Continue reading Poetry Walking Tour
