What's different about the perspective of writing with intent or not? How about looking a poetic thoughts through the lens of writing from narrative (first point of view) or by using other points of view like other people, or other things...? Well, that was the point of two different lessons today with the students. I wanted to have a discussion -- both different. 8th graders and I read a very lengthy poem by the co-founder of Dusable Museum (Dr. Margaret Burroughs) while the 4th graders and 2nd graders read a poem by Frank O'Hara. The results were mixed mediums of poetic thoughts. Response poems were very interesting and I really enjoyed them fully. Students in the upper grade had to critically think about the world around them and what life lessons would they pass on to the next generation in their response poems. Lower grades had an opportunity to travel within the map of their minds as they discussed three different perspectives and created a unique poem. I'd like to give credit to fellow Artist-In-Resident Melissa Spaulding for the lesson on perspectives. It was enjoyable and very different.
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Briana B.
CHINA
I think it is very hot.
DAY
In the day time I went to see the dragon wall.
PARK
I saw all types of ugly bugs at the park.
Two Poems In One
Shantial P.
CHINA
The food is good here.
DAY
I need to wash my face and brush my teeth
and get ready for school.
MALL
I love that pink and sprinkle dress.
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Darian S.
CHINA
I think today it's going to snow.
DAY
I slipped on some blue ice. "Ouch" I said.
JAPAN
I saw a cool game.
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Sha'ron O.
CHINA
I think it is really cute in China.
NIGHT
I could not sleep last night because I saw
a scary movie.
MALL
I saw a really cute t-shirt and pants to go
with my yellow shoes.
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Jaasiel R.
ASIA
I think it's hot there.
DAY
I play my video game.
MALL
I saw the video game store.
I smell hot dogs and I eat
ice cream.
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Jacari G.
ANTARTICA
It is very cold.
DAY
I felt the pretty blue ice.
MALL
I saw the perfect red dress.
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David C.
ANTARTICA
It is the coldest place in the world to me.
and winter every day.
DAY
I am covered with coats, gloves and hats.
PLACE
Now I am in Australia.
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Denea B.
AUSTRALIA
I think I have a beautiful stream near by.
DAY
I search for some one to talk to.
Zimbabwe
All of a sudden, I'm in a beautiful palace.
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Jalen J.
AFRICA
I think it is bears.
DAY
I play Basketball.
THING
I was watching my clock tick.
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Brianna M.
ASIA
I think it's hot and cold.
DAY
I went to the park.
SCHOOL
And now I'm in library.
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Whitney D.
ANTARTICA
I think it's cold there.
NIGHT
The moon is shining on my eyes.
MALL
I hear all the people talking and I smell
the food from the food court.
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Steeve C.
ANTARTICA
I think the Indian Ocean is closer to Africa!
DAY
I fell asleep while cleaning the laundry.
CAR
Now I'm driving my friends to school.
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WHAT SHALL I TELL MY BLACK CHILDREN POEMS
#1
What Shall I tell my Black Children
Briana H. -- 8th grade
What should...shall I tell my black children
who are growing up too fast and think they know
about life?
I should tell them about life and learning lessons.
Being Black is not an easy step.
Being called names because of the skin you have.
For generations and generations we as Black people have been
cruelty --mean by people who don't care.
#2
Dear African American
Rashida B. -- 8th Grade
Children the first thing you need
not to do is call yourself Black.
If you know your color isn't that.
Young African Americans stand your ground.
Get around..make it through and don't listen to
what people tell you.
Be a leader and be Kings and Queens.
And don't walk with mediocracy.
And don't be lesser than who you be.
Sincerely,
African Queens and Kings.
#3
What Shall I tell My Black Children?
Latisha B. - 8th Grade
What should I tell them.
Should I tell them...
Should I tell them about the color of their skin?
Should I tell them about segregation
or should I tell them about life?
Like the pro's and con's of life
and do try to be something that you're not.
If you have a dream don't let other people tell you
can't accomplish what you dream to do
Tell you about life..and that you need to be independent
and don't depend on other people to do
stuff for you.
#4
What Should I tell My black Children
Michelle G. - 8th Grade
I shall tell my Black children to do their best.
I shall tell them to never give up.
I shall tell them to give thy neighbor respect.
I shall tell them to stay focused.
I shall tell them to turn from violence.
#5
Poetry
Nathaniel S. - 8th Grade
To my Black children.
We must all stand together.
We must believe in each other.
We must love each other.
We must help each other.
We must teach each other.
We must care about each other.
We must be each other's sister and brother.
We must!
#6
Do U Hear Me Calling?
Leah C. - 8th Grade
Do you hear me calling?
I'm trying to tell you the truth
about life and what you got to do.
Do you hear me calling?
I'm dying from the whips
and burning in the sun.
Did you hear what I say?
It happened once so don't let it happen again.
Focus on me.
I am what you see
and not a disgrace.
LISTEN!
This is real and not a joke.
PLEASE PLEASE
Now, you're very alert.
Black is a color that people look as a disgrace.
You can change that and make a way.
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Briana B.
CHINA
I think it is very hot.
DAY
In the day time I went to see the dragon wall.
PARK
I saw all types of ugly bugs at the park.
Two Poems In One
Shantial P.
CHINA
The food is good here.
DAY
I need to wash my face and brush my teeth
and get ready for school.
MALL
I love that pink and sprinkle dress.
Untitled
Darian S.
CHINA
I think today it's going to snow.
DAY
I slipped on some blue ice. "Ouch" I said.
JAPAN
I saw a cool game.
Untitled
Sha'ron O.
CHINA
I think it is really cute in China.
NIGHT
I could not sleep last night because I saw
a scary movie.
MALL
I saw a really cute t-shirt and pants to go
with my yellow shoes.
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Jaasiel R.
ASIA
I think it's hot there.
DAY
I play my video game.
MALL
I saw the video game store.
I smell hot dogs and I eat
ice cream.
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Jacari G.
ANTARTICA
It is very cold.
DAY
I felt the pretty blue ice.
MALL
I saw the perfect red dress.
Untitled
David C.
ANTARTICA
It is the coldest place in the world to me.
and winter every day.
DAY
I am covered with coats, gloves and hats.
PLACE
Now I am in Australia.
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Denea B.
AUSTRALIA
I think I have a beautiful stream near by.
DAY
I search for some one to talk to.
Zimbabwe
All of a sudden, I'm in a beautiful palace.
Untitled
Jalen J.
AFRICA
I think it is bears.
DAY
I play Basketball.
THING
I was watching my clock tick.
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Brianna M.
ASIA
I think it's hot and cold.
DAY
I went to the park.
SCHOOL
And now I'm in library.
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Whitney D.
ANTARTICA
I think it's cold there.
NIGHT
The moon is shining on my eyes.
MALL
I hear all the people talking and I smell
the food from the food court.
Untitled
Steeve C.
ANTARTICA
I think the Indian Ocean is closer to Africa!
DAY
I fell asleep while cleaning the laundry.
CAR
Now I'm driving my friends to school.
****
WHAT SHALL I TELL MY BLACK CHILDREN POEMS
#1
What Shall I tell my Black Children
Briana H. -- 8th grade
What should...shall I tell my black children
who are growing up too fast and think they know
about life?
I should tell them about life and learning lessons.
Being Black is not an easy step.
Being called names because of the skin you have.
For generations and generations we as Black people have been
cruelty --mean by people who don't care.
#2
Dear African American
Rashida B. -- 8th Grade
Children the first thing you need
not to do is call yourself Black.
If you know your color isn't that.
Young African Americans stand your ground.
Get around..make it through and don't listen to
what people tell you.
Be a leader and be Kings and Queens.
And don't walk with mediocracy.
And don't be lesser than who you be.
Sincerely,
African Queens and Kings.
#3
What Shall I tell My Black Children?
Latisha B. - 8th Grade
What should I tell them.
Should I tell them...
Should I tell them about the color of their skin?
Should I tell them about segregation
or should I tell them about life?
Like the pro's and con's of life
and do try to be something that you're not.
If you have a dream don't let other people tell you
can't accomplish what you dream to do
Tell you about life..and that you need to be independent
and don't depend on other people to do
stuff for you.
#4
What Should I tell My black Children
Michelle G. - 8th Grade
I shall tell my Black children to do their best.
I shall tell them to never give up.
I shall tell them to give thy neighbor respect.
I shall tell them to stay focused.
I shall tell them to turn from violence.
#5
Poetry
Nathaniel S. - 8th Grade
To my Black children.
We must all stand together.
We must believe in each other.
We must love each other.
We must help each other.
We must teach each other.
We must care about each other.
We must be each other's sister and brother.
We must!
#6
Do U Hear Me Calling?
Leah C. - 8th Grade
Do you hear me calling?
I'm trying to tell you the truth
about life and what you got to do.
Do you hear me calling?
I'm dying from the whips
and burning in the sun.
Did you hear what I say?
It happened once so don't let it happen again.
Focus on me.
I am what you see
and not a disgrace.
LISTEN!
This is real and not a joke.
PLEASE PLEASE
Now, you're very alert.
Black is a color that people look as a disgrace.
You can change that and make a way.
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