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Who? Where? What? Why? When? How? Twain 6th graders want to know!

For their seventh week of poetry Twain Elementary 6th graders explored the purpose of asking questions. They were asked “Why do people ask questions?” and “Does every question have to have an answer?” Most […]

Alternate Names for 6th graders

Fort their sixth week of poetry, Twain Elementary 6th graders explored ideas when it came to names and their meanings. Names give us a sense of identity, but names are powerful, they can also […]

Remember with 5th & 6th graders

For their 13th and last week of poetry this year, 5th and 6th graders explored their past memories. We discussed happy memories such as birthday parties, embarrassing memories we wish we could forget, sad […]

Poetry Out Loud 2023 National Champion is Announced!!!

State Poetry Out Loud Champions from across the country traveled to Washington D.C. to compete in the May 9 semifinals for the title of 2023 National Champion. Students hoped their performances would advance them […]

Twain 6th graders get emotional

Twain Elementary 6th graders got very emotional for their 5th week of poetry. We did a warmup theatre activity, where three volunteers were given situations from their classmates such as a dog eating their […]

5th & 6th graders create imaginary places

For their 12th week of poetry Shoesmith 5 & 6th graders explored the idea of imaginary places. But first Students discussed places in reality that they love to visit such as The Great Wolf […]

Planets Beyond this Earth

Twain Elementary 6th graders visited other planets for their fourth week of poetry. We discussed how we can create the ideal world. Most students thought it would be great to have a world where […]

Growing Up With 5th & 6th Graders

Last Thursday was not only 5th and 6th graders eleventh week of poetry but also my birthday. It was great to celebrate my special day with students. I even shared a video reel with […]

Speak Up

For their third week of poetry, Twain 6th graders learned the importance of speaking up. We discussed how using our voices can help us communicate our feelings, thoughts, and opinions with others. Which is […]

Mystical Myths From 5th & 6th Graders

Shoesmith 5th and 6th graders made it to their tenth week of poetry! Our lesson for that session was all about myths. Before the concept of science, in ancient times people used myths, stories […]

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