Eminence Middle School Poetry Project with Jennifer Montgomery
Students inspire me everyday! I am blessed to be an E-Magineer here at this place of the Warrior in Eminence, KY. Our students are special and thier teachers equally so as they inpire through a freedom to learn. This is a special place. This was a special PBL (Project Based Learning) Unit designed by the students. The outcome was amazing!
Here is a glimpse of Eminence awesomeness...
Background: 7th grade language arts students read a book called Bronx Masquerade, a book about the power of poetry, as well as classic and contemporary poets. After studying poetry for several weeks, students then began writing poetry. They chose one of their poems to take to final draft, and that poem they then memorized and performed in front of an audience of over 100!
These are excerpts from the 7th grade poetry project reflections about what they learned:
"I learned how people have things in their lives that only poetry can describe." Alex Hamilton
"People aren't always what they seem. People hide who they really are. Poetry helps us see what life is like for people. We think someone is mean or something then when they write their poem we see them completely different." Hannah White
"Poetry can really help get feelings out. Poetry is not just a writing form but a way to show change or to show things you would never say." Jessi Wheeler
"You have to take some chances." Mia Gonzalez
"I learned how to express myself through using poetry." Braedin Hinkley
"I love to get in front of others and let them know I have talent – show them what I can do." Kenya Vargas
"Not everything is as scary as it might look." Madison Dockter
"I learned not to care what others think of you, and to be proud of your work." Bella Stringer
"I learned that I'm not the only one with problems, just because people look happy, they might be hurting inside." Sara Yount
These students were so brave as they shared their stories and I am proud to spend my days here along with them. Well done WARRIORS!! Thanks to Mrs. Montgomery for her dedication to students!
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