Updated weekly, this site showcases poetry from the 2007-2008 Hands on Stanzas residencies, provided through the Poetry Center of Chicago.
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.
Today was my last day of classes at Shields for the 2007-2008 school year. I want to thank the teachers and students who made it such an enjoyable experience!
Ms. Hughesdon, Room 407
Ms. Michel, Room 403
Ms. Fielkowski, Room 402
Ms. Montoya, Room 405
Ms. Graefen, Room 404
Mr. Heredia, Room 414
© 2007, 2008
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Rachel Javellana
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1 comment:
hey i was in mrhereideas classroom tell mr carlos to keep on rockin
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