It's hard to bring such a great unit to an end, but to help us celebrate we created a classroom poetry anthology. I sorted through their writing folders and took out a few of their best poems. Then each poet chose one from that selection that they wanted to publish. As a class, we came up with a name and dedication page. I copied it all 25 times over, so each child would have their own copy of the anthology. I took a few pictures of some poems I thought you might enjoy reading.
I'm really hoping that when these writers are studying or writing poetry during the next 11 years they'll appreciate and enjoy it a whole lot more than I ever did. Job well done if that's the case.
If these students continue to have great writing teachers each year like you, they will be just wonderful! If they are this good now, I can't imagine what they will be thinking up later!
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Conversations in Literacy
Thank you Lori. They've come a long way this year and hopefully it's just the tip of the iceberg.
Delete❀ Tammy
Forever in First
WoW - this is amazing, Tammy! Thanks SO much for sharing. Rock on, little poets.
ReplyDeleteBarbara
The Corner On Character
Barbara, thank you for coming by and reading. They are amazing little poets.
DeleteWhat great little poets! I am sure years from now they will look back on this anthology with fondness and amusement :)
ReplyDeleteJulie
Light A Fire in Third
Julie, I bet you're right about both those things! (I hope they still have them years from now!)
DeleteThose are very sweet!
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Grade ONEderful
Ruby Slippers
Thank you Barbara. I love that you came by!
DeleteSooo cute! I always love reading other students work :)
ReplyDeleteJessica Stanford
mrsstanfordsclass.blogspot.com
Thank you Jessica. I'm glad that you stopped by to read them.
DeleteWhat a wonderful treasure for them! :-)
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Thank you Delighted. I sure hope they keep and treasure them for a very long time.
DeleteOh, my goodness! These poems are masterpieces. What a splendid idea, Tammy! Your children are so fortunate to have you as their teacher.
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