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Rewrite to make your poem stronger

I can’t believe this past Tuesday was 4th graders 9th poetry week of our 10-week residency! Lucky week 9, was all about rewriting and editing. Together read and discussed the poem “Dear Poet,” by […]

Celebrating the little things

For their 3rd week of poetry this past Monday, students from Group D of the O-School discussed what it means to celebrate. Celebrations are not just for holidays or birthdays, but can involve showing […]

Moving and grooving with sounds

For their 3rd week of poetry, the Group C students at the O-School discovered how sounds are part of daily life. Every activity we perform whether it’s brushing our teeth, taking a walk, or […]

If I Were in Charge of the World

What does it mean to be in charge of something? What are things you wish you were in charge of? These are the questions Twain 4th graders pondered over for our 8th week of […]

Thoughts run free

On Monday the Group C students returned back to the O-School after Thanksgiving break. Holiday times can be relaxing, spending time with family and loved ones, but also can sometimes feel overwhelming. This week […]

Poem for Your Plate

The Group D Students returned back to the O-School on Monday, from Thanksgiving break refreshed and full of leftovers. For our second week of poetry, we discussed our favorite comfort foods that we love […]

Poetry Mailbox

For their 7th week of poetry, Twain 4th graders thought about different ways they communicate with others. A few students mentioned learning sign language and even signed words for me with their hands. Other […]

Building A Community

This past Monday I was excited to be back for another residency at the O School. I taught poetry during the summer session and I’m looking forward to having twenty weeks to share and […]

I Am Autumn

This past Monday I was excited to be back for another residency at the O School. I taught students during the summer session and I’m looking forward to having twenty weeks to share and […]

Things To Do If You Are a Poet

For their sixth week of poetry Twain 4th graders learned about making a “To Do” list. This type of list helps someone keep track of all the tasks they have to complete. I asked […]

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