Musings by Chicago-based poet, songwriter, journalist, educator, musician & existentialist, Larry O. Dean
Showing posts with label Emily Dickinson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Emily Dickinson. Show all posts
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Hands on Stanzas: Week 4
This week the 2nd graders at Skinner West read and discussed "[love is more thicker than forget]" by E. E. Cummings. Peruse their pre-Valentine's Day love poems here.
Thursday, February 06, 2014
Hands on Stanzas: Week 3
This week the 2nd graders read Emily Dickinson's "A Bird came down the Walk." Take a gander (pun intended) at their amazing work inspired by our discussions!
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