Category Archives: poetry

“Sports”, Student Published Poems #5

Posted on May 6, 2016 by

When introducing our Poetry Unit, I encouraged my students to write about something they are passionate about. That makes poetry so much easier, more fun, and authentic. Several students wrote about sports, and these two writings featured below are action packed poems throwing … Continue reading →

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“The Three Little Pigs: The TRUE Story”; Student Published Poem #4

Posted on May 4, 2016 by

Okay, we’ve all heard the story of “The Three Little Pigs” more times than we can count… BUT, this poem captures the tale from the wolf’s point of view in a way that might change how we look at the wolf. … Continue reading →

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“Anxiety”, Student Published Poem #3

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

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

Posted on April 29, 2016 by

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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“My Mask”, Student Published Poem #1

Posted on April 28, 2016 by

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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