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Friday, May 30, 2014

Poetry Friday - Sorrow

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I've been away for a few weeks, not a surprising turn at the end of the semester. When I come down from the high of April and posting on...
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Tuesday, May 06, 2014

Biographical Poetry Pairings - César Chavez

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In 2008 the state of Virginia added Cesar Chavez to the standards for history and social science in third grade. Under the heading of civ...
Monday, May 05, 2014

Monday Poetry Stretch - Diminishing Rhyme

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I am still working my way through  The Practice of Poetry: Writing Exercises From Poets Who Teach , jotting ideas in one of the many journa...
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Friday, May 02, 2014

Poetry Friday - A Rainy Day

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We've had our fair share of rain this week. My apologies to my friends in California. If I could send it all to you, I would. Here are...
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Thursday, May 01, 2014

National Poetry Month - Recap and Reflections

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It's hard to believe that National Poetry Month is over. Like others who bemoan the fact that we trot out certain subjects and peoples f...
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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

Science Poetry Pairings - All Things Science

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Alas, it is the 30th of April and National Poetry Month is coming to a close. I've enjoyed pulling books from my shelves and sharing ...
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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Science Poetry Pairings - Assorted Science in Poem and Verse

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When I was teaching kids on a daily basis, I began my lessons with a cartoon, a poem, or short excerpt from a book. It was a great way to...
Monday, April 28, 2014

Science Poetry Pairings - Water (Again!)

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When I began writing these posts I was surprised at just how many poetry books I have on the subject of water. And since I have a number...
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Monday Poetry Stretch - Ring/Drum/Blanket

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In the book  I Am Writing a Poem About . . . A Game of Poetry , written by Myra Cohn Livingston, Livingston wrote about three of the assign...
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Sunday, April 27, 2014

Science Poetry Pairings - Water

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The first poem I remember writing was also my first published poem. Here is my contribution to the Times-Union's version of the Mini-...
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Saturday, April 26, 2014

Science/Social Studies Poetry Pairings - Museums

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I love museums. In some of my favorites I find myself rooted to a spot in front of an exhibit that fascinates me. I wonder about the hist...
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Friday, April 25, 2014

Science Poetry Pairings - Camouflage

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When I was young I often wished for clothing that resembled the woods around my home, largely because I wanted to win at hide and seek. I...
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