tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post6700054958204077984..comments2023-10-19T10:51:43.826-04:00Comments on Author Amok: Poetry Friday: Mummy of Lady TeshatAuthor Amokhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-22754986100563196302012-05-28T08:02:03.983-04:002012-05-28T08:02:03.983-04:00Oh my! "Her dust finds its way back." ...Oh my! "Her dust finds its way back." Laura, you (and Ms. Salazar) must have created a very safe space for that shared and personal experience.<br /><br />Writing from art of all kinds--portraits, photography, landscapes--and artifact always works well in classrooms because it moots the scary question of what to write about. "It's in front of you: pick the one that reaches out and grabs you. Now go." Wonderful lesson, and I can see how to make it work with K, too!Heidi Mordhorsthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902158336083356337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-67750860417718582322012-05-28T06:55:47.019-04:002012-05-28T06:55:47.019-04:00Thanks, everyone. I'm so glad that this poem r...Thanks, everyone. I'm so glad that this poem reads as powerfully on the screen as it did in person.<br /><br />This is what a poetry residency is all about -- giving kids exposure to a different style of writing than their regular classroom assignments. It's amazing how many of them shine when they have the opportunity to write -- no grades, limited boundaries.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-73543984440124554362012-05-27T23:38:22.539-04:002012-05-27T23:38:22.539-04:00What a powerful poem. That poetry-writing and -rea...What a powerful poem. That poetry-writing and -reading experience may be life-changing for Malaika. It's amazing how many writers got their start in an elementary school affirmation moment like the one you provided in your class.violethttp://vnesdolypoems.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-73561871632287803342012-05-27T08:31:29.734-04:002012-05-27T08:31:29.734-04:00Oooh. That's beautiful. Nice work from teacher...Oooh. That's beautiful. Nice work from teacher and student. Thanks for sharing such a wonderful moment.Dorainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04421672075192660319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-69184729621844255942012-05-27T03:15:00.733-04:002012-05-27T03:15:00.733-04:00Oh wow. The last two lines are especially powerful...Oh wow. The last two lines are especially powerful.rena traxelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09984425188567295761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-64503296353375775462012-05-26T09:10:19.669-04:002012-05-26T09:10:19.669-04:00How wonderful is it to get to experience these mom...How wonderful is it to get to experience these moments with young writers? The best thing about teaching!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-13195693273096655632012-05-25T22:08:31.580-04:002012-05-25T22:08:31.580-04:00I have done this with different kinds of art, but ...I have done this with different kinds of art, but always must have at least one person in it. I've never stuck with just a portrait, and having them step into 1st person for the poem. What a wonderful challenge & what support you must have given them in just a brief time. This poem is quite personal, & those final two lines. inevitable. What an intuitive girl Malaika is.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-10209347171304533732012-05-25T21:12:35.860-04:002012-05-25T21:12:35.860-04:00Hi, everyone. Thanks for your comments. I am safel...Hi, everyone. Thanks for your comments. I am safely in Florida and the little one is asleep!<br /><br />I'm glad you all felt the power of this poem and were able to share this amazing experience. Once students walk through that door and realize they have a strong voice, they always have that voice available to them.<br /><br />Tara -- let me know how it goes when you try the lesson.Author Amokhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13636391982938592789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-75350286327684036512012-05-25T17:24:22.969-04:002012-05-25T17:24:22.969-04:00What a powerful and imaginative lesson. I can'...What a powerful and imaginative lesson. I can't wait to gather posters over the summer and give this a go next year. I hope you share the final version of this poem!Tarahttp://tmsteach.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-73259881597597157872012-05-25T17:16:02.428-04:002012-05-25T17:16:02.428-04:00She is forever trapped in what she calls
the box o...<i>She is forever trapped in what she calls<br />the box of the afterlife.</i>These lines show a great maturity and much promise. Thanks for sharing it with us.Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-36937222497993267422012-05-25T12:31:44.069-04:002012-05-25T12:31:44.069-04:00Wow - What a talented young poet, and what a great...Wow - What a talented young poet, and what a great project! Congratulations to Malaika on such fine work. That's something - to make a connection spanning thousands of years, and to express it so well.<br /><br />And a hearty "welcome to the world" to Baby Jagger! Safe travels.Robyn Hood Blackhttp://www.robynhoodblack.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-78318518953882274892012-05-25T10:42:23.464-04:002012-05-25T10:42:23.464-04:00Oooh. I love the last two lines of Malaika's p...Oooh. I love the last two lines of Malaika's poem -- they gave me the shivers. Thank you, Mailaika, for sharing your poem with us.Katyahttp://www.katyaczaja.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-78748642715300499682012-05-25T09:06:06.465-04:002012-05-25T09:06:06.465-04:00Wow, what an amazing moment for this girl, and wha...Wow, what an amazing moment for this girl, and what an evocative poem she created. "The gathering anger of 10,000 years with a powerful kick will set her free" - what a line!<br /><br />Thanks so much for sharing. :)Renee LaTulippehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858405241136190640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-9344272932594171952012-05-25T07:17:25.234-04:002012-05-25T07:17:25.234-04:00Incredible poem! Thanks for sharing Malaika's ...Incredible poem! Thanks for sharing Malaika's story.jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8303906221917588052.post-77582002058724353792012-05-25T06:03:59.598-04:002012-05-25T06:03:59.598-04:00I felt it too when I read the poem and your descri...I felt it too when I read the poem and your description of the lesson. I love the idea of asking kids to take the perspective of a stranger. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing.Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.com