SOME REFLECTIONS
What poem types will be new/unfamiliar to students? What poem types will feel like “old friends”?
Will students write poetry on paper or on the computer? They have options so I’m wondering what they will choose?
Will students illustrate some of the poems they write?
Is there a way to help students collect all of the poems they are reading and writing [a binder or folder] to keep them organized at home? If so, maybe they could be used to inspire reading/re-reading poetry over the summer.
OTHER LINKS & RESOURCES
Our DRAFTY, dynamic, in-motion, evolving plans: Julie & Shannon: Co-planning Mini-Poetry Unit
Small Group Plans: Small Group Reading & Writing Lesson Plans to Adopt, Adapt or Improve [During Remote/Distance Learning]
Short Texts at Your Fingertips: Poetry
If you want to learn more about Shannon’s classroom, check out her blog!
IDEAS TO CHEW ON
As most educators would agree, working from a distance is not the same as in-person experiences. In my work as a consultant, it’s not unusual for me to work across the miles with teachers. In fact, most of my consulting contracts include some form of this type of professional learning, particularly as we prepare for our work together in the classroom. Planning and working across the miles is how we often get a jump-start to our work together. The difference, of course, is the work we are typically planning is NOT from a distance. So, that is where we are trying to make a shift.
I’m in good company when I say we are all kind of tired of this by now. However, with so many unknowns about what school will — or should — look like in the fall, we are using this spring as a dress rehearsal of sorts. We are asking:
What’s working? What’s clunky?
Who are we reaching and supporting in ways that are making a difference?
Who are we concerned about? What don’t we know that we should know?
How will we stay connected and minimize the “distance” that separates us?
How will we create compelling, sophisticated learning experiences that take into account our foundational beliefs and practices in ways that nature and inspire students?
Two pieces I’ve recently written that might be of interest are:
Until next time — keep at it! You’ve got a whole crew of educators cheering you on because we know the spirit and camaraderie surrounds us all! Reach out if you’d like to chat about ways I might be of service and support your efforts!