Power In Poetry

5th Grade
ELA + Visual Art/Poetry

Ms Maher’s 5th grade class has been learning about the elements of poetry including lines, stanzas, rhyme, rhythm, and meter. Through independent writing practices, students used an ABAB rhyme scheme to write poems about an impactful event in their lives.

Through collaging with Mr Adam, students were able to visually convey the events and emotions from their writing. These creative artists sought out new ways to change their pieces and express the intentional mood of their poems. Some students used ripped scraps of paper, some included only clean edges with bright colors, and others intentionally frayed their pieces to convey distress or power.

The most exciting moment for a majority of this class was the chance to share their work. The presenting student used their stage voice while their classmates practiced active listening in a safe studio space. Both Mr Adam and Ms Maher continue to be proud of the enthusiasm and dedication exhibited by these KID smART students!!

YAY, JOYFUL LEARNING!