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Show-Not-Tell: Senses in Poetry

22 Nov 2021

Building on our previous lesson in sound play, students at Bret Harte explored the use of the five senses to “show-not-tell.” This concept is important for advancing poetic expression as it encourages the use […]

Crack! Sound Play

16 Nov 2021

For the sixth and seventh graders at Bret Harte, poetry may be their last session for the day, but the energy generated each class is always palpable. Starting with reflections on their favorite sounds, […]

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