Odes! Odes! Odes!
Posted by Eric SnowIn their study of Chile, 7th Graders have been reading I Lived on Butterfly Hill by Dr. Marjorie Agosin. In the book, Pablo Neruda is highlighted as a favorite poet of the main character because of his ability to capture big moments in history as well as small mundane moments in beautiful language. After learning a little about Neruda, students were turned loose to create their own odes (one of Neruda’s favorite poetic forms) about whatever they hold most dear. Students wrote about beloved pets, the beach, the tension between loving and being overwhelmed by competitive sports, and a host of other topics important to them. Once we were finished, students enjoyed sharing their creations! And who knows – maybe a few might wind up in this year’s edition of Pen & Paper!
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