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“Anxiety”, Student Published Poem #3
Poetry carries universal themes and messages, and “Anxiety” is one with which we can all relate. At some point in life, we find ourselves in a situation that brings on that feeling of panic, and Tara Davis captures this emotion … Continue reading
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“My Passion”, Student Published Poem #2
Poetry is one of my favorite genres to explore with my students because the rules of grammar are tweaked for the purpose of the message, and imagery shines through the language. For example, the use of lower case “i” puts … Continue reading
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Tagged imagery, National Poetry Month, simile, student poetry, Sunnyvale Middle School
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“My Mask”, Student Published Poem #1
National Poetry Month In honor of National Poetry Month, I’ve selected student poems for publication to share with you. One of my favorite strengths of my 8th Grade Honors ELA class is their ability to dig deep, make personal connections … Continue reading
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Tagged introspective poems, National Poetry Month, poetry, student writing, Sunnyvale Middle School, YA Poems
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National Poetry Month
A Kick-Off for Kidsbook Friends: Publishing Students’ Poems After a loooong writing break from my blog, I’m so excited to invest time again into connecting with you through Kidsbook Friends. This year has been an adventure with re-entering the wonderful … Continue reading
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My Father’s Dragon Trilogy, “The Skies the Limit”
Photo: stackingbooks.com I can not think of better stories for our journey-themed-summer than Ruth Stiles Gannet’s trilogy, The Three Tales of My Father’s Dragon. Rescuing and flying on a dragon, talking to jungle animals, seeing crocodiles eat lollipops . . . My kids … Continue reading
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