What happens when a teacher, on the first day of school, takes her class outside and tells them to write a poem? In this collection of poetry and commentary, the students not only write but they fall in love with poetry. And they write-poems which reflect the uncertain beginnings of the school year to the deeply felt insights at the end. They tell of seeing with fresh eyes, of wondering and of identifying feelings. It's about finding your voice. Each poem is followed by a letter to the student and a commentary which offers interpretation and a discussion of the more technical aspects of...
What happens when a teacher, on the first day of school, takes her class outside and tells them to write a poem? In this collection of poetry and comm...
