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Monday April 4, 2016
To the that rocks! I am here to with ! How is everyone? I’m Jenn from Indiana.
Hello tweeps and welcome to another . Tonight we will discuss our plans for National Poetry Month.
Hi, Jenn. I’m here after first day back from for
Hi, Paula! Looking forward to this topic! How was your Monday?
Hi my friends! Ready for our Glad to be w/ you! Nancy from snowy Mass.
Hello ! Jamie from KY. New 4th grade teacher dropping by while also checking in on . It's spring break here!
Everyone seemed a little subdued. I think we were all somewhat sleep deprived. LOL
First day back from spring break... And we had a field trip to A gold mine California History and Science https://t.co/kidmHMkcxn
My Poetry page https://t.co/DGIJEBDmM3 Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought & the thought has found words. Robert Frost
Hi Jamie! Glad you’re here tonight! Let us know how multi-tasking goes!
Hi, Matt, and welcome to . Thanks for joining us.
Hey, Matthew! Was it a good day for you?
Hi Matt - How’s things in Indy! So happy you’re joining in!
Hi , 5th grade teacher from Ohio. Joining in for some talk about :)
should be interesting! Happy to connect on Monday after my usual stress-buster soccer got cancelled.
Welcome! I can’t wait for you to share your resources!
Arinnnnn! So happy to see you here! How you doing?
Hi Erica! Glad you are here for
First day after spring break and field trip but coming in for Poetry talk. Northern California 4th grade teacher
Doing well. We also returned from break today.
Hello friends from snowy :-( Syracuse. Colleen here. Wishing I could see our spring flowers! Looking forward to .
Hi, Erica. How was your first day back from ? My Ss were subdued. Did some to get them shaking.
Things are good! Can’t believe it’s April already!! (& we just got hit w/ about 5 inch of snow!!!!)
Hi! Where did you go on your field trip?
Jealous of all the spring breakers!!!! :)
No, we started a lot of poetry stuff today, so it was good to be back.
Q1: How will you and your Ss be participating in National Poetry Month this year?
Good :) Hope you're having a good year! Excited to learn from all those in tonight!
Think of us when you’re on ours at the end of the month.
California Gold Mine for history and science it was def a transition for some SS back2 school https://t.co/hyoTGGvZIw
A1: I try to expose kids to poetry and help them kind some that they are interested in.
A1: I plan on using ClassroomLyrics! - can you please introduce that site?
Hi Colleen - we got snow too & I was just enjoying looking at the daffodils alongside our bldg last week!
Just getting home from soccer just in time for
WWWhhhhaaaaattt? How lucky is that?! If you get a presentation together, we would make a great audience!
I'm doing this everyday with my Ss - A Poem a Day for National Poetry Month - April - Google Docs https://t.co/ipDUakuLS5
Hopefully they are hardier than I feel. Had to bundle up today.
A1: do monthly poetry, try to practice few days a week. This month creating poems and illustrations to get Published for free
WOuld love ideas to connect/integrate math/poetry. I teach math in a departmental setup
Awww - the 70’s - soon around the corner!!! That’s one of the things I love about connecting here-comparing weather!
they definitely love the hands on part. And I'm just excited to be outside ha
I hope they are too! Spring is around the corner hopefully!
That sounds really interesting! I can’t wait to see what everyone comes up with!
My students & I created where we encourage students to rewrite lyrics to songs to teach the content.
Q2: What are some ways you could integrate poetry across all subject areas?
A2: You can rhyme words in any subject!
- That could be attached right to GoogleClsrm. Thanks for sharing.
I love doing these poems with my Ss - they love them too! Not as easy as it looks
Q2: we do haikus about endangered animals, found poetry in social studies novel, poems about the rocks n science &about fractions
Here are 10 Tips on how to rewrite lyrics that we have created and shared on our 's website https://t.co/S5n9LSGK6S
I love poetry & rewrote the lyrics to the Whip & Nae Nae. Here are my students performing it: https://t.co/yLVqTXkKZ2
I LOVE your Poem Gallery! I save all Ss poetry for a book at the end of the year!This would be even better! https://t.co/h4zVsZAFSO
Q3: What is your favorite poem or poet? Please share links if you can.
A1: Hoping to read some famous Poems - like my fav: Midnight Ride of Paul Revere! (and others)
The Ss were encouraged to rewrite their own lyrics & will be recording their songs soon. Many more vids to come!
A2: I think integrating current music is one of the best ways to break down the poetry door for kids
A3: The Road Less Traveled by Robert Frost.
I agree with that. Songs are just poems set to music.
A3: Still remember having to learn “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow in 8th grade. Still love it! https://t.co/yFjBn1VW8x
A3: Still remember having to learn “Paul Revere’s Ride” by Longfellow in 8th grade. Still love it! https://t.co/3zpiOVmUFI
Hoping many other Ss will participate in our monthly challenges. April's challenge is Animated Movie Songs: https://t.co/3UGJLvE9EW
A4: Jack Prelutsky they are funny and the kids love the older vernacular but still understand it, great to make illustrations for
LOVE blackout poetry! Very challenging but so much fun (and addictive!
A:3 I love sharing current favorites & in Oct w/ Ss
A3: Shel Silverstein - love most of his poems and so do my Ss.
A3: Jack prelutsky they are funny, kids love learning the older vernacular, great to create imagery, and holiday themes per month
Q4: In what ways could your Ss share their poetry creations with the world?
Arin, I thought I remember you doing that too! I must get going on that. Thanks for sharing. Baby steps!
Love this idea! Do you want to share any you did? https://t.co/aqt2TVeWfy
My students & I created where we encourage students to rewrite lyrics to songs to teach the content.
A4: Blogs and Twitter are always a great platform…but connecting with other classrooms makes it personal and meaningful.
Colleen, Thanks for sharing. Great resource!
I am definitely behind in this chat! Can’t wait to check this out! :)
I hope we will get lots of participation. My first time trying but we can all celebrate our poetic creations
A4: we get them published and printed SS share &sell their book, Twitter, community arts center, Skype & send to pen pals
. Hi Nancy, we have videos for "Let It Go," "I Can't Feel My Face" and "Hakuna Matata" coming soon! Stay tuned
. Who is hosting the Global Poetry Unites Project in lurking in . Do you have any questions for her?
Nancy- be sure to check out the challenge on the site!
Ooh! The lurking librarian! Love that!
Follow ! https://t.co/Z1DwpLGdpR
. Hi Nancy, we have videos for "Let It Go," "I Can't Feel My Face" and "Hakuna Matata" coming soon! Stay tuned
. So excited that you have created a platform for our Ss to share their poems globally.
Students can write in his style too because it doesn’t always involve rhyming (wh/ can sometimes be hard) https://t.co/SXz4YVsRmm
A3: Jack prelutsky they are funny, kids love learning the older vernacular, great to create imagery, and holiday themes per month
My mission came from attending various conferences this year - everyone says share globally. I'm trying it out
Thanks, Jenn! We are very excited for others to learn from our videos and other classes to share what they've created!
. Should the first Ts who shares create a separate page and then have other Ts join that page?
I'm going to check these out! So glad I came to
Ts can have different pages. List by continent and then state.
Q5: What are some of your favorite sites for teaching poetry or finding poems?
I used to read & write poetry all the time - have gotten away from it. Sh/ pick it back up! Love this site!
I agree. - I think you would love this for your classroom!
seating charts can = academic press
I used to read & write poetry all the time - have gotten away from it. Sh/ pick it back up! Love this site!
I LIKE IT!!!! This could totally be fun! :)
. Connecting globally is a passion for many of us here on . Thanks for hosting
has wide range of topics makes it easier 2relate or get inspire. 4Halloween SS draw monster do poem after 2accompany
Great!! We just launched last Thursday and are excited for others to join in on the fun!
Oh to see ten thousand at a glance! Lovely poem-thx for sharing! (Especially since I was thinking daffodils https://t.co/H6ShbyW4xV
Then, can't you see the Ss performing the songs they've learned from over
Can you post the lyrics challenge link again?
Mrs. Wagner has so many resources on her site!
Oh, I've never done this, looks like a great idea.
Yes, I always have my Ss check out her site. too. It a great one to have bookmarked.
Hi Clarissa- glad you are here for .
Q6: What poetry resources have you/your Ss created that you could share with us? (I know you are all doing this, but keep sharing.)
Some of my poetry writing favorite are b/w shadow pics, S's create a shadow they like I snap a pic and they write the poem.
A3: We had crazy fun w/"Casey at the Bat".Gr8 4 spring w/bball & softball starting &2 introduce ballad form.https://t.co/PMF3pRPlE3
A6: Acrostics are simple and get them warmed up because they don’t have to rhyme. Showing different kinds of poetry is important.
Another favorite is based on the book, The Best Part of Me. Again, I use B/W pics. They do a who I am poem.
I have been using riddles recently to generate excitement & share news: Riddle #1 Answer: DOMINOS :) https://t.co/GmaBzvnGUy
. True! I've lost count of the times I've wanted to give her a huge hug:-)
Absolutely I’m just catching on that you (&your Ss)created this site! I’m so happy to know you! https://t.co/caCxnOUAny
Then, can't you see the Ss performing the songs they've learned from over
Hahaha - mostly they were about family…I need to pick it up again. Poem a day - can I do it?
Well, now, that is fantastic!
Uhmmm…I love a challenge! Support me?
This sounds fun! I bet they can get crazy w/ their shadows! :) https://t.co/B2idSIsJ2j
Some of my poetry writing favorite are b/w shadow pics, S's create a shadow they like I snap a pic and they write the poem.
Q7: Which of these forms of poetry do you like to share w/ your Ss and why? Limericks, BioPoem, Haiku, Acrostics, others?
No doubt the kids love figuring those out instead of just being told the info. They are invested then.
we also did a March Madness poetry tournament last month. I introduced a variety of poems. Famous poets, one was from he late 1700
A6: One of my favorite lessons is with Personification. Ss choose an object and write the poem from that POV
Riddle #3 is my favorite :) I actually don't want to reveal the answer & see if YOU can figure it out! https://t.co/hM2R6g573r
A7: I tend to be drawn to the ones that rhyme…I have never thought about it until now, actually!
A6: Link w/ photog-diverse portraits-narrow to 1 theme/word-then start free flowing & share Luv gettin out written by 9yrold
A7: We just did bunny limericks and made bunnies to go with them. They are short and are a good review https://t.co/QJpSL8iEow
A7b: haiku is great for poem included within imagery and publishing, also for across content areas
This looks awesome! I love TeachersPayTeachers! Thanks for sharing this poetry resource!
You are soooo fun!!! I bet the kids just love those riddles & keep asking for more!
Readworks has a nice selection of poetry.
Q8: Do you know that April 21 is Poem in Your Pocket Day? How will you help your Ss find/create a special poem to celebrate?
A7: Share those, but I getaway from them w/ Ss. Try to get deeper and more freeing. Often they arrive too bound to rhyme.
TY, Nancy! Many times the answer isn't revealed for a day or so, so they come in daily with ideas/answers
A:7 D all the above and more. I keep it wide open and have them notice and decide which poetry speaks to them
Even better to keep them guessing! Might have to use this idea to get them thinking! :)
Thank you for sharing Erica - will check it out!
Nancy, surely we can get this going with all of this enthusiasm!
WOW! Impressive! Yes, the students had to guess it before the kit arrived!
Where are you rushing from?
I probably enjoy just as much if not more than my SS, and poetry is perfect for visuals
I love the “Appreciates Chocolates” :) This shows how easily tech can be used so easily w/ poetry.
I think Haikus are one of my favorites - especially if it’s truly nature! :) https://t.co/yackxk3HFV
A7b: haiku is great for poem included within imagery and publishing, also for across content areas
Good luck to all my ELA PLN members with all the state testing. Starts Tuesday here in NY.
Starts 2 weeks from today for us.
Q8 Maybe tie it to Earth Day! Writing a poem about the local environment. Thanks for asking that question!
Q9: Ever thought about hosting a Poetry Picnic or a Poetry Slam?
