Jackson's class has been doing a poetry unit for the last month. His last assignment was to memorize a poem and recite it to the class. The teacher (with the help of several parents) transformed the classroom into a cafe complete with "mood lighting". The kids dressed in the "coolest" attire and gave snaps after each reading. It was such a fun idea and a great way to end the unit. Here is Jackson reciting Robert Frost's, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. Can you dig it?
The second poem was an original by Jackson that I cut off by accident. It is a triolet (not even going to pretend that I remember what that means nevermind his other poems which included a quatrain, cinquain, couplet, limerick, haiku and clerihew.)
Take It Easy On Me
How unkind to kick me around
When all I do is roll around
In the air, in a net, or on the ground
How unkind to kick me around
Colorful feet coming to surround
Running around making horrifying sounds
How unkind to kick me around
When all I do is roll around
4 comments:
Very very cool, Jackson. You were so prepared and the coolest, most handsome beatnik in the cafe! Your original triolet was more than fabulous. Keep on writing!
It's really cool to be smart and creative, Jackson...
way to go!
The 5th grade classes at Elle's school do a rootbeer lounge every month, where they get to drink rootbeer and preform poetry. It is a very fun experience for the kids:) Way to go Jackson. Millissa
I don't remember ANYTHING this fun at school. Yeah for creative teachers and supportive parents.
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