Inspiration: A Poem to a Student Hannah.James.Kenny.May. I recently wrote a sonnet about meeting a past student in the grocery store and forgetting her name. Like many of you, I have taught thousands of students over the years, and I cannot hold them all firmly …
Inspiration Today’s inspiration for writing comes from Teach Living Poets (Illich & Smith) and the many living poets they celebrate in their book. There is this moment that happens in poems when the poet or speaker suddenly captures a shimmer of being alive that is …
Welcome to day 2 of the September Open Write! Below is your writing inspiration, some ideas for getting started, and a sample poem. When you are ready, post your poem in the comment section below. Join us tonight at 5pm CT to meet other Open-Writers …
Welcome to the September Open Write! Below is your writing inspiration, some ideas for getting started, and a sample poem. When you are ready, post your poem in the comment section below. Would you like to meet other Open-Writers? Join us online Sunday night @5pm …
Our August Open Write Host Judi Opager works at a Middle School in Torrance, California. Her first love is her students. She is a contributing member to The Poetry Society of America. Like most poets, she discovered her writing talent at an early age, heralding …
Our August Open Write Host Tammi is a Gifted Intervention Specialist and teaches ELA to 5th and 6th graders. As a middle school teacher and Power of the Pen writing coach, Tammi has spent over fifteen years sharing her love of reading, writing and poetry …
Our August Open Write Host Tammi is a Gifted Intervention Specialist and teaches ELA to 5th and 6th graders. As a middle school teacher and Power of the Pen writing coach, Tammi has spent over fifteen years sharing her love of reading, writing and poetry …
Our August Open Write Host Jennifer lives in the mitten state where she’s been a Literature and English teacher for over thirty years. She loves working with middle grade students as they are fun, curious, and still embrace their own quirkiness. Jennifer is a frequent …
Our August Open Write Host Jennifer lives in the mitten state where she’s been a Literature and English teacher for over thirty years. She loves working with middle grade students as they are fun, curious, and still embrace their own quirkiness. Jennifer is a frequent …
A very special thank you to Mo and Tracie for hosting our July Open Write for educators. Join us in August! August 21-25 with Jennifer, Tammi, and Judi who will be hosting. Our Host Mo Daley is a middle school reading specialist in Homewood, IL. …