. Happy Friday. Happy poetry. Tabatha at The Opposite of Indifference. Tabatha shares a fabulous puzzle poem while rounding us all up.
Heidi from the Inklings suggested that we using the “The Lost Lagoon” by Mohawk poet, Emily Pauline Johnson (d. 1913) “to build your own poem FOR CHILDREN about a treasured place that you return to again and again (geographical or metaphorical).” #PoetryPals challenges us to write a poem inspired by something overheard.
Last Friday, I taught fifth grade. It was a day of eleven students (thank you, surge). These fifth graders were first graders the year I retired. After students write a draft, I have them meet with me to put on Padlet which is an opportunity for a mini-revision.
Enrique brought me his poem, saying he didn't think it very good. It was a perfect opportunity to share with him and the class my interaction with Janet Wong regarding my "Zoom" poem and how it was revised to what appears in the book. As teachers sharing our little moments of revisions in own writing helps students to see that revision is a part of the process. Win a 2022 Calendar
I have a couple calendars left and would love to find them homes.
When you comment, you will be entered into a contest. 1/20/2022 11:09:22 pm
Oh. I am stuck on 'It knows the taste of its own crumbs'. I really like that! These are wonderfully diverse poems. The simplicity of the lion is its strength. 1/20/2022 11:27:20 pm
Jone, I was happy to hear and to see your haiku onThe Haiku Daily site. Congratulations! Your calendar looks lovely and I really liked the haiku you wrote. it is an inspirational quote.The second line in Dominick's poem is telling. Have a great weekend. 1/21/2022 01:40:25 am
I will never look at a chicken nugget the same way again! :)
Linda Mitchell
1/21/2022 03:09:23 am
I might have a crush on Danny Boy if I was in 5th grade. LOL. From silver star--because I notice that word, star, now to barf. What a ride in one poem! Jone, you are a national treasure for subbing and teaching poetry with these kids. I love it! 1/21/2022 05:35:30 am
Interesting about those nuggets, perhaps often on the menu? You must have been inspiring them to choose things important, Jone. I love "the smell of oreos", among others. What fun to be able to teach again! 1/21/2022 06:27:18 am
First of all, congratulations on your recently haiku publication! Wonderful! Thank you for sharing your student's work. As I read, I felt an underlying darkness, loneliness in some of the writing. It's wonderful that you had the opportunity to get these kids writing and revising! 1/21/2022 09:01:34 am
Oh, Jone! I love hearing about your process with students--so much to learn! Robyn Hood Black mentioned your recent publication. Congratulations! Such fine work. Sorry to have missed out on the New Years exchange, but it's wonderful to see poetry postcards that people are sending and receiving! Peace keep you!
Tabatha
1/21/2022 10:42:29 am
Your class did a terrific job, Jone. So many interesting takes. I especially like Camila's and Dominick's.
Mary Lee
1/22/2022 05:03:51 am
What an amazing variety! I was struck by the way Dominick really got into COVID's head! 1/22/2022 05:38:27 am
I love love love to see kids' writing! Enrique's poem turned out exciting and scary and yes, mysterious. Dominick's also caught me up. We do all feel lonely in some way right now. Thanks for sharing these, 5th graders!
Margaret Simon
1/22/2022 02:53:38 pm
These students were so lucky to have you! I was all set to do a calendar this year. I wrote haiku, saved photos, and then didn't get it done. I'll save it for next year. I'd love to know how you made yours. 1/23/2022 01:49:46 pm
Thanks for sharing this rich batch of poems from your students Jone, and what sensitivity and depth there is in Dominick's poem. Comments are closed.
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