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A Holiday Preview: National Poetry Month

The March Slice of Life Challenge is exciting enough, but it’s even more exciting when I know Poetry Month will follow. I’m already thinking ahead to the many ways I’ll be enjoying April with my students and school community, and today I’ll share some of my ideas with you as well.

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Poetry Month: That’s the (Line) Breaks

Poetry, she thought, with a sigh,is little more than proseedited forbrevityand line breaks. Right now, I’m doing a poetry unit with my fourth graders. Most of them dread poetry writing. While it’s no surprise, this news saddens me. As someone who prefers to express herself through poetry, I hold the belief that people are much… Continue reading Poetry Month: That’s the (Line) Breaks

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National Poetry Month

Are you ready for National Poetry Month?  Mmmm... if you're like me, then the answer is Not yet, but I will be." Trying to gear up for this amazing educational experience for your students?  Just click here to go to Poets.org's National Poetry Month Webpage.  Need concrete ideas for getting started?  Just click herehere for… Continue reading National Poetry Month