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Hands on Stanzas, the educational outreach program of the Poetry Center of Chicago places professional, teaching Poets in residence at Chicago Public Schools across the city. Poets teach the reading, discussion, and writing of poetry to 3 classes over the course of 20 classroom visits, typically from October through April. Students improve their reading, writing, and public speaking skills, and participating teachers report improved motivation and academic confidence. You can contact Cassie Sparkman, Director of the Hands on Stanzas program, by phone: 312.629.1665 or by email: csparkman(at)poetrycenter.org for more information.

Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Haiku III (Rm. 202, 8th grade)

More striking haiku, this time from Ms. Catinella's 8th graders in Rm. 202.

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Haiku
Vanessa D.

Our music is really loud.
We can feel the floor moving.
We could dance all night.


Haiku
Samantha N.

Headphones blast music.
The phone is ringing again.
Not heard or answered.


Haiku
Adrian C.

Cars turning to dust
Whales exploding in mid-air
Planes crashing to dust


Haiku
Daniela C.

lots of violence
innocent people dying
disease running


Haiku
Gabriela C.

It’s dull and boring outside
Trees are naked without their
sharp vibrant color


Haiku
Anthony M.

Car smoke stops flowing
The sound of the heater work
The snow on the roofs


Haiku
Mariana D.

thinking if I will
pass 8th grade and go to the
high school that I choose
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