Poem presentation ideas

Autumn Poem

Pinning for the idea. Take a random story and have the student draw boxes around certain words to form a poem. Transfer to another paper or have the kids paint around the words. Fun!

English poem poster drawing

We had our first official art class of the year this week. I decided to start off with an easy one so everyone could feel successful with their project. And the final results couldn't be more beautiful in our classroom! I think I may be a tad OCD - that empty space in the bottom is driving me crazy!!! I have 23 students this year, so with room for 24 spots on our blackboard, I also plan on making an art project each time we do one. Unfortunately, I am STILL waiting on one student to finish…

Here is a back to school poem for all my teacher/principal/student friends. Or anyone who ever remembers being a student and who maybe, like me, thinks January 1st is somewhat anti-climatic. The real new year begins in the fall. Poem is from my book Zombies! Evacuate the School! delightfully illustrated

Identify me as black, Am I an African? Classify me as white, Am I an African? Ebony or brunette Does that classify An African. Rich or poor does Does that distinguish Africans. Peac

One of my absolute favorite days from this school year was our Poetry Cafe. We completed a poetry unit in March this year. Yes, I know it's a month early, but it is what worked out best for our schedule! We spent the first week studying poetry and learning literary elements. My students were introduced to a lot of new vocabulary including: rhythmic pattern, rhyme, personification, alliteration, imagery, and many more poetic words. We spent each day during reading studying a certain element…