tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post1940707373395985330..comments2023-07-23T03:58:11.840-04:00Comments on Corkboard Connections: Poetry: A Common Core DilemmaLaura Candlerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09197589693576774035noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-42312534209158831612014-06-23T08:06:08.031-04:002014-06-23T08:06:08.031-04:00I realized the poetry dilemma after writing haikus...I realized the poetry dilemma after writing haikus with my fifth graders. I read Haiku Hike and then we take one. When I went to write the standard, I couldn't find one even in writing. I used a literary standard about syllables I think. Thank you for the download,I intend to use it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13300466786646470395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-416045308996180412013-05-07T09:24:32.619-04:002013-05-07T09:24:32.619-04:00I am always looking for an interesting, new mentor...I am always looking for an interesting, new mentor text to use when introducing new units. This book is awesome. Thank you for the great find and all the amazing activities. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12319351845391383958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-63039701966412463732013-05-06T23:53:05.092-04:002013-05-06T23:53:05.092-04:00I liked poetry but since I discovered some titles ...I liked poetry but since I discovered some titles and authors I like it much more... I love Bruce Lansky and his funny stories and thank you Laura to show me another great book to teach with and through...!!!Gema Perezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17386105074734845356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-9657307604295080762013-05-06T23:45:23.124-04:002013-05-06T23:45:23.124-04:00I love teaching poetry no matter what grade level ...I love teaching poetry no matter what grade level I have! Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas.Teacher424https://www.blogger.com/profile/07056222275959806229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-65545987319600748312013-05-06T23:38:41.853-04:002013-05-06T23:38:41.853-04:00I was never much into poetry until I had a fantast...I was never much into poetry until I had a fantastic teacher in high school that introduced us to a whole new world of poetry. I truly enjoy doing the same with my own students!Eileen Marie O'Rourkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447779255277692177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-88428927853991653132013-05-06T23:27:04.132-04:002013-05-06T23:27:04.132-04:00I LOVE teaching poetry and helping student find th...I LOVE teaching poetry and helping student find the joy in writing their own play on words. The students have made a collection of silly, fun, loving, heart wrenching, and creative poems all year. I teach 3rd Grade and love every minute! I'm soooo thankful God blessed me with the gift of teaching. Thank you for offering the giveaway too!!!DuinMathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05382427384371520774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-26863593794726706102013-05-06T22:45:12.887-04:002013-05-06T22:45:12.887-04:00I love teaching poetry. I have a poetry unit ever...I love teaching poetry. I have a poetry unit every year and I love the zany and wacky poems my students create.Mrs. Altman-Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11330577275332214948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-3278175091949872742013-05-06T22:41:37.100-04:002013-05-06T22:41:37.100-04:00I LOVE watching my students write poetry. It open...I LOVE watching my students write poetry. It opens a whole new door to expression. Many get to share their thoughts and emotions through words. I remind them that poetry is like the lyrics of the songs they listen to. It helps to spark their interest. This week the kids are "wowing" me with their sensory poems. <br /><br />Jaime TanJaime T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16624250821202662478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-24839701052718181312013-05-06T13:04:32.367-04:002013-05-06T13:04:32.367-04:00My kids do love poetry (mostly). I love the ideas...My kids do love poetry (mostly). I love the ideas you shared and can't wait to go to TpT site to find more.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08587661407653425448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-76150609921769362072013-05-05T22:54:57.129-04:002013-05-05T22:54:57.129-04:00Thank you for the awesome lesson ideas. I can'...Thank you for the awesome lesson ideas. I can't wait to add this book to my library. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00321360945806613607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-62410051232929546582013-05-05T19:39:23.020-04:002013-05-05T19:39:23.020-04:00DianeC
I love ending the year with lots of poetry ...DianeC<br />I love ending the year with lots of poetry fun. Students have a chance to hear lots of different kinds of poems, read all types and write LOTS of their own. They are so creative and come up with such unique and original ideas. Last year we also had a poetry cafe where parents got to come and enjoy a tea/coffee as well as some amazing poetry.<br />Thanks for sharing all of your wonderful ideas. My students love them!<br />WSH Room 117https://www.blogger.com/profile/02829258938598550838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-44600510281156805072013-05-05T19:26:58.991-04:002013-05-05T19:26:58.991-04:00Susie
Thank you Laura for your perspective on the...Susie<br /><br />Thank you Laura for your perspective on the CCSS and poetry! I had not compared this particular area yet. Definitely food for yet more thought! Please know how much your lessons are appreciated out here on the front lines!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03544846594443330878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-37665646579599315612013-05-05T19:15:22.184-04:002013-05-05T19:15:22.184-04:00I feel that poetry is the easiest way for young st...I feel that poetry is the easiest way for young students to express themselves. They don't have to have perfect grammar and complete sentences. I teach poetry all year long. Thanks for your wonderful lesson ideas...I truly use them in my classroom and they make a difference! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16887114269556673680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-51138956019619240692013-05-05T18:52:38.030-04:002013-05-05T18:52:38.030-04:00I love your site!! Thanks for the ideas for poetry...I love your site!! Thanks for the ideas for poetry. Will be ordering these books for next year.Melindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14732101557642679814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-76228052409991251772013-05-05T17:05:14.755-04:002013-05-05T17:05:14.755-04:00I used Love That Dog and Hate That Cat to really d...I used Love That Dog and Hate That Cat to really develop a strong understanding of figurative language and all the different forms of poetry for my 4th graders. The results were amazing!! Even my boys have really gotten into poetry and my students understand what figurative language is!<br />Fran Longhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00221806715828885101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-11623023139101701222013-05-05T17:04:05.903-04:002013-05-05T17:04:05.903-04:00I can't wait to use these lessons and share th...I can't wait to use these lessons and share the book with my students! I know they'll love it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13659473529375333625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-39114589946060341102013-05-05T15:24:18.788-04:002013-05-05T15:24:18.788-04:00I love poetry and would never give up teaching it ...I love poetry and would never give up teaching it or reading it to my studnetsLaura Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04132151566580139965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-80376237755493678792013-05-05T13:33:31.842-04:002013-05-05T13:33:31.842-04:00Thank you for sharing this lesson with me. I have ...Thank you for sharing this lesson with me. I have many children in my class who have and are younger siblings and this will definitely spark some wonderful writing! Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08346151410044223011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-40359378872252507202013-05-05T12:57:54.800-04:002013-05-05T12:57:54.800-04:00I first read this post last week. I immediately d...I first read this post last week. I immediately downloaded "Poetry: A COmmon Core Dilemma" (than you SO much!!!), and then went online to Barnes and Noble to reserve a copy of "Emma Dilemma" at my Barnes and Noble location. Unfortunately, they are out of stock! So this giveaway comes at a perfect time for me! :-) Thank you, Laura, and thank you, Kristine!!!<br /><br />I have found that poetry works wonders for my students who are very, VERY reluctant writers. Poetry takes away a lot of the pressure, demands, and expectations that come along with writing essays or paragraphs. I have been working with my students on one of the easiest poems to write -- the list poem! We have written list poems on the topics of: "What Bugs Me," "Things I Love," and "Things I Notice When I'm Outside." It has been great because my reluctant writers can start simply and just list things with very little detail -- for example, "trees." And then later, I can confer with them and work on crafting more detailed lines, such as, "Trees with their branches bending with the wind." I love poetry!!! Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08052514643455685191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-49299592724194274032013-05-05T12:52:12.018-04:002013-05-05T12:52:12.018-04:00Honestly teaching poetry is one of my leat favorit...Honestly teaching poetry is one of my leat favorite things to do. I am excited to see your lesson and this book! I think that if I can find ways to make teaching poetry fun then my students and I would both enjoy it much more! Thanks for sharing!Amanda C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03142565146419079084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-61133405145181623542013-05-05T11:56:33.592-04:002013-05-05T11:56:33.592-04:00Love, love, love this book! Discovered it last wee...Love, love, love this book! Discovered it last week and plan to use it in a mini lesson --- works well for RL.4.6! Students will love the simple tales of sisterly love, especially through rhythm and rhyme! mizewilsonjshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17968810665118154672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-12881351388362226842013-05-05T11:42:07.658-04:002013-05-05T11:42:07.658-04:00Songs are just poetry on a melody, truly. And when...Songs are just poetry on a melody, truly. And when a kid thinks up a lovely rhyme? It's like a present on their soul. Their heart smiles in delight. If I ask boys what they think and girls how they feel they are eager to rhyme all that. Add a little melody and they feel so empowered! Look what I did! Young kids will pull melodies out of the air effortlessly. They're too young to think that kind of thing is very complicated and box themselves in with any limitations like "I'm not a musician" the way adults often do. When kids don't share their feelings and thoughts they eventually explode. Explosive kids become bullies and certainly don't do as well at math. Poetry rocks. Teachers have the right to use common sense and their own creativity. Life skills is our common core as we all meet up at the heart :-)I am Bullyproof Music - Lessia Bonnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08157718041083461986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-25776015279637898092013-05-05T11:23:58.967-04:002013-05-05T11:23:58.967-04:00As a teacher, believe or not, I had a fear of teac...As a teacher, believe or not, I had a fear of teaching poetry to my students. However, after teaching my students how to write "I Am" poems, I realized they were itching to share their feelings using poetry. I can't wait to share this book and the writing activities with them!Ms. Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06166157227607072154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-42770821211638113512013-05-05T11:07:06.146-04:002013-05-05T11:07:06.146-04:00Hi Laura
We are starting a writing unit on Sisters...Hi Laura<br />We are starting a writing unit on Sisters this coming week and I was planning to teach how to write a recipe card on how to prepare the perfect Sister (or brother)which would include appropriate ingredients and a method (crosses creative and informational writing skills). So this would be a perfect mentor text to accompany the lesson as it delves into sibling relationships. Looking forward to winning a copy.heatherbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00609663890075617872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-871736047643866747.post-3109447558044331122013-05-05T11:02:45.930-04:002013-05-05T11:02:45.930-04:00I am also disappointed that poetry is left out of ...I am also disappointed that poetry is left out of the CCSS. I appreciate your point that we have to teach some things that aren't in the standards in order to truly prepare our students for life. I like the idea mentioned above that poetry is a great way to introduce rich vocabulary, and this book will add to my mentor texts as I do that!Khun Kruuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05335712415790177049noreply@blogger.com