I used the same topic for my slice as I did my PAD. (Hey, Ruth, where are your PADs? I've collected them and put them together to share on the last day of the challenge as inspiration to others to "publish" their PADs.) So my slice . . . Tonight, after finally coming downstairs from… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life: Walking.
Category: writing workshop
Poem a Day 7
The challenge today lies in creating an acrostic poem which is meaningful. As opposed to using a single word for each letter, attempt to string phrases together which still achieves an acrostic poem, but also includes meaning. Here are some Stacey and I have written in the past. To further the challenge, in honor of… Continue reading Poem a Day 7
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Poem a Day Challenge: 4
Today's challenge is to attempt some personification. Can't wait to see the poems linked via the comments. Happy writing!
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Poem a Day Challenge: 3
For today's poetry inspiration, put on your poetry glasses and see something in the world in a new way. Often times this is easiest achieved by using a comparision. I tried this with my three and five year olds: Hey guys, how do you think a poet would see those dandeloins? They look like .… Continue reading Poem a Day Challenge: 3
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Poem A Day Challenge: 2
Hello Poets! One of the ways poets create images is by using the senses. For today's challenge, write a poem about your favorite season, using as many of the five senses as possible. (Remember, this suggestion is only for inspiration -- you do not have to write a poem about the seasons to share!) Link… Continue reading Poem A Day Challenge: 2
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Poem A Day Challenge: 1
Link your poems (or Google Docs) here. Happy Writing!
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Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters.
One of the reasons poetry is so powerful is because of all that can be taught and learned via this genre. Since typically this genre is short it makes it manageable for students to try new strategies and techniques. It is also appealing since it takes less time to write a poem, often drafting, revision,… Continue reading Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters.
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Get Ready!
It's coming . . . Eight Days . . . Eight Poems . . . Insight into poetry that only comes from being a poet yourself. Join us for our poetry challenge: What? No blog? Don't let that stop you! Use Google Docs . . . simply upload your poem to Google Docs and then… Continue reading Get Ready!
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Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters
March 2009's Voices from the Middle included an article by Georgia Heard entitled "Celestino: A Tribute to the Healing Power of Poetry. " In typical Georgia Heard style, the article is both eloquent and poignant. Early in the article Heard writes, One of the reasons to invite poetry into our lives and into the lives of… Continue reading Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters
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Ruth’s Slice of Life: Book Group Discussion
Today the ninth grade class I work with met for a discussion about their books. They did a phenomenal job! I stood in awe as I watched the groups come together, students listen and respond to one another, and understandings emerge. The thoughts in my mind spinning around so quickly they tripped over each other… Continue reading Ruth’s Slice of Life: Book Group Discussion
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Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Haircut.
A year ago our daughters had their first official haircuts. My oldest had seven inches cut off and donated to Locks of Love. Here's what I remember and realize now . . . Later that night she said, "I wanted my hair short so it could be like yours, Mommy." It stopped me in my tracks. there… Continue reading Ruth’s Memoir Monday: Haircut.
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The Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters.
"I hate poetry," unfortunately those words were the truth of my existence for many years. They prevented me from becoming an English major, steering me toward science -- give me biology and chemistry, not symbolism and personification. Embarrassingly, I even taught for a year while still hating poetry. I had never learned the point of… Continue reading The Big Picture Series: Poetry Matters.
