The two weeks have gone by too quickly. We worked with 210 sophomores in ten different classes at Jamestown High School teaching a class on writing a poem.
Had them answer a question at the end of the 55 minute session. "What did I learn today?"
A few of the comments.
"Poetry is heart. Thank you!"
"I learned about other people's feelings and how to expess myself in a way that's not demeaning or painful,"
"Look down inside of ourselves to find something meaningful,"
"Poetry comes from the soul not the mind. Do not hesitate."
My admiration for classroom teachers grows each time I enter this world. And, my amazement at how much the kids know, and have experienced in their short lives, grows.
Congratulations to all the teachers reading this.
Writing that kicks your ass
Friday, October 22, 2010
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Wow, Bill, what terrific kids! I'm always amazed at how young people can rise to the challenge to be more fully themselves. What a great motivation for we who write to the young!
ReplyDeleteBill, you introduced so many kids to the joy of poetry and they had a rich experience--bravo!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, Bill. Just awesome. I especially like this comment:
ReplyDelete"Poetry comes from the soul not the mind. Do not hesitate."