Comments on: Slice of Life, Chapter 14

By: Jane Swanson

Jane Swanson — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 04:02:32 +0000

Wow. What an amazing teacher you are. You have students in your class that will be remembering you in their old age I am sure. You should be proud of your of your poems, they are incredible.
~jane S

By: dogtrax

dogtrax — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 23:54:26 +0000

I appreciate the replies and the feedback.
Something about this batch of poems has me proud — as if I captured something that prose would not, or could not, do.
I am glad to share them with you, my friends.
Kevin

By: blk1

blk1 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:09:56 +0000

I’m back with time to read and listen. Haikus. You blow me away. And the first poem, I have walked in your shoes in the days of my teaching. Really amazing, your bursts of creativity.
I’m glad I know you,teacher!
Bonnie

By: blink

blink — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 20:35:42 +0000

Kevin- totally, totally, wholly, completely, (did I mention I totally) enjoyed this post. Each poem sounded great read aloud and a link to Charmin’ Billy. Almost too much for one day. Thank you for this delicious slice of life. Good on ya’

By: ashley

ashley — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 15:15:50 +0000

Wonderful!
The poems are GREAT!
Can I be a student in your class?? I reflect on my writing experience in school the only year we were writers was grade 6, with my favorite teacher Miss. Franklin. I cannot wait to be the teacher/writer like you have shown here.

Good luck with Baseball. You have a LONG season. By November we are back at the rink with hockey and skating…too much snow to play anymore ball.

Have a great day.

By: GirlGriot

GirlGriot — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:51:31 +0000

Kevin, this is so wonderful! I love how into the freewriting your students are, and I’m sure the experience for them is that much more meaningful because they can see that you’re writing, too. I love your poems and the quite scary (for me) idea of a poem every month for a year. I’m clicking over to that link in a second.

Thanks for sharing this excellent slice.

By: blk1

blk1 — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:04:39 +0000

I’m back in my rhythm. And I am thrilled to see a bunch of lovely pieces to return to here when I get back from observing my student teacher.

By: Denise

Denise — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:02:40 +0000

What a perfect and inspiring writing day! I love your poem about Quidditch! You are so lucky to have a PE teacher that supports the kids learning and passions in a fun way!