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Week #9: My Experience with Poetry

At the beginning of our poetry unit, I had the chance to reflect on my past poetry experiences in school. When looking back at my...

Week #8: Haiku Poems

Explore your surroundings for that small moment in time.. This week we learned about the history of Haiku poems and even got to practice...

Week #7: Observational Poetry

This week we focused on creating observational poetry. In the book, Awakening the Heart by Georgia Heard, she encourages students to go...

Week #6: Exploring Poetry

My poetry reflection Growing up, I remember dreading poetry in elementary school and beyond. Poetry consisted of sitting in class and...

Week #2: Launching the Writer's Notebook

How Do We Launch the Writer’s Notebook? Read aloud a children’s book that connects to your group of writers...use the book as a...

George: *Melissa's Story*

A book that encourages individuals who may be afraid and uncomfortable in their own body, to have confidence and express themselves. It...

Amal Unbound

A story about a girl's struggle to find her purpose, take a stand, conform to her family role, stay hopeful, and persevere when she is...

Book Uncle and Me

Every day, nine-year-old Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library next to her...

Can I Touch Your Hair?

A book of poems that discuss race, mistakes, and friendship. Keep reading to see how poetry can shine a light on the different...

Separate Is Never Equal

A story about a family's fight for change and the desegregation of schools in California. This book educates readers on the Mendez v....

The Parker Inheritance

A story that addresses racism, bullying, mental health, preconceived biases, identity crisis, and social justice issues, all while...

Freedom Over Me

A book where the real lives, dreams, experiences, and hopes of enslaved people are unveiled. Ashley Bryan creates a powerful story of...

Dreamers

Experience how a world of books can change someone's life. Books allow you to see the unimaginable, the surprising, and the unbelievable....

A Crack in the Sea

A story about three families, two worlds, one magical portal, and how their stories collide. Jump into a world where magic is real. What...

Red: A Crayon's Story

A story that teaches readers that you are not defined by how others see you. Embrace yourself and you will change other people's...

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