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Poetry is powerful. The fact that words on a page or, in the case of the Global Poetry Project, on a screen can elicit emotion is quite amazing. The aim of the Global Poetry Project goes further than that though. This is not a project merely put i...
The Global Poetry Project aims to provide a space for members to expand upon their cultural views through the writing and reading of poetry.
Hey Rob,
Are you teaching Heart of Darkness and Things Fall Apart together this year for AP? If so, you might want to look at this TED talk (or have the kids look at it). It is about the dangers of "one story". http://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda...
I have , in fact, dropped in multiple times to check out what the students are doing, thinking, writing, etc..... yes, I wholeheartedly agree that the quality of their work impresses me the most. I am proud of so many students who have taken the c...
A message to current members of the Global Poetry Project:
If you are a contributing member of the Project please continue to share your poems and share feedback with other poets. When a poem is born, the soul of the poet is exposed. Embrace the ...
When I approached Angela and Jenny about hosting the Global Poetry Project on the Working Together 2 Make a Difference Ning I envisioned a nurturing environment that allowed poets to share their work, expand their cultural awareness and become a p...
I think that the length of this poem ties in nicely with its theme. I'm so glad that you decided to contribute!
The Global Poetry Project aims to provide a space for members to expand upon their cultural views through the writing and reading of poetry.
A group for people of all ages who are interested in making a difference by doing little things for others at least once a day for 25 days (or more if you'd like)!
Are you currently engaged in a service learning project or planning to be? Connect with teachers and students who are doing the same within this space, and consider teaming up to learn and accomplish even more.
I love the last line. Shakespeare often wrote about immortalization through verse in his sonnets and this is what I am reminded of in the last stanza. The Global Poetry Project has just welcomed another genius. Please continue to share your poetry...
I love the second stanza. While standing for and hoping for are both essential at different times, it all boils down to being proactive or reactive. This poem has captured a universal human instance. The direct address left me feeling uncomfortabl...
The Global Poetry Project aims to provide a space for members to expand upon their cultural views through the writing and reading of poetry.
Amber-you are the Global Poetry Project's Australian Pioneer! Your work is wonderful! Please continue to contribute and urge some of your school mates to do the same.
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The Goal of the Global Poetry Project
Poetry is powerful. The fact that words on a page or, in the case of the Global Poetry Project, on a screen can elicit emotion is quite amazing. The aim of the Global Poetry Project goes further than that though. This is not a project merely put into place to provide an alternate means of publishing; there is much more going on here. The GPP allows its members artist access. Holden Caulfield of J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye says that his favorite books are the ones that after he’… Continue
Posted on November 26, 2009 at 12:09pm —
The state of the Global Poetry Project
When I approached Angela and Jenny about hosting the Global Poetry Project on the Working Together 2 Make a Difference Ning I envisioned a nurturing environment that allowed poets to share their work, expand their cultural awareness and become a part of something bigger through their writing. Thanks to a good deal of communication that led to an alignment of visions, that environment is starting to grow. So far, it’s not the rapid growth of the Global Poetry Project that has impressed me the mos… Continue
Posted on November 21, 2009 at 11:25pm — 2 Comments
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- At 1:48pm on October 9, 2009,
Jenny Luca said… - Hi Rob, Great to have you join us. I'm looking forward to seeing what connections we can make with your school through this space. We are comfortable with having students join; we do all we can to ensure that this space is a safe one for both staff and students alike. Really pleased that you're here.
Jenny : )
- At 12:34pm on October 9, 2009,
Mike Poluk said… - Hi Rob, welcome to WT2MAD! Please let me know if I can help in any way. There are some great initiatives underway here, so please feel free to look around and connect with others on this site.
- At 5:30am on October 9, 2009,
Angela said… - Hey Rob! Good to see you here : ))) Let me know what I can do to help you settle in. If you are up to any sort of service learning or project work with your kids, feel free to share it here. It's a place to celebrate the small things we're doing with students to make a difference and to connect with others who are doing the same.
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Good on you Erik. I bet your parents are appreciative of all you are doing at home. Perhaps you can build on this and continue to do some of those things, like making your bed. I think you're off to a great start. : )
Reminds me of Shel Silverstein's the giving tree, I also really enjoyed the abrupt imagery that you created.
Fate had condemned us
Delegated us to be
Sheep in wolf's clothing
We were not mighty
For we could not escape
The pack's impending
Shadow
So we had become Fear's marionettes
Oh how clever we had thought we were
We were nothing new
We were not co...
I'm looking forward to reading the student's posts Kristin. Please let them know their words are valued here.
This post was created by Erik, a grade 5 student:
November 25
I made a difference by doing a couple of things they are:
1. I gave the ball to Mr.Poluk in volleyball so he did not have to walk to the other side of the gym. This would of made a dif...
Poetry is powerful. The fact that words on a page or, in the case of the Global Poetry Project, on a screen can elicit emotion is quite amazing. The aim of the Global Poetry Project goes further than that though. This is not a project merely put i...
Here is a blog post created by Michaela, one of my grade 5 students, outlining what she did on day one of our 25 Days to Make a Difference Challenge (I will try to provide daily samples of student submissions throughout our challenge):
Today is t...
Today I made a difference by lending my friend some change to buy breakfast with because she didn't have enough time to eat at home.
Your last line is unexpected--wow. This could be speaking to so much more than trees, too.
Five devastating words: Just to be Cut Down
Trees are a magnificent, important and irreplaceable part of nature. They don't grow to be cut down, not in the wonderful wild forests we should protect but aren't. This poem has a real message, thank yo...
The Global Poetry Project aims to provide a space for members to expand upon their cultural views through the writing and reading of poetry.
As I walked into the over crowded cafeteria I noticed that one of my good friends was sitting by herself. I knew that someone was sitting with her, but they were waiting in line for lunch. So instead of getting in the back of a long line right awa...
Today I made a difference by helping my dad with the new garage door opener he had to install. Together we turned a 4 hour job into a 2 hour job. I felt great after helping.
This is so cool, I can't wait to see what happens!!
Mike, you are such an active member of this space and you and your students inspire me. I'm looking forward to seeing what you and your students can achieve.
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