I found this great poem about music and poetry. Take from it what you will. I think it's great.
Music/Poetry
In reference to the Peterson chapters we were to read, I think that writing a narrative for music is fantastic and essential. There are curriculum requirements outlined that say students are to explain, analyse, etc, some key elements of canadian music, world music, and music theory. A student will not be able to do that without writing a couple of paragraphs. In chapter 6 narratives were discussed and explained the importance of that writing style across the curriculum. What I propose to do in my own class is to have students write narratives on composers, concert reviews, newspaper articles and CD reviews. Not only will this help students prepare themselves for writing in university, it will open themselves up to different possibilities of careers. As well after seeing what grade 10's can accomplish in terms of writing skills I would find it negligent to keep writing out of my assessments and lessons.
I'm glad I took this course as it had opened my eyes to the possibilities of what I can to help my future students.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
Poetry
Well apparently it's important to press publish at the end of each blog. I have forgotten to do so for the past 3 weeks now. Learning curve!!
This post is about how poetry can be cross curricular and not just be a focus in english class.
When most people (my friends for sure) here the word poetry, it's sort of like their brain shuts off and they get a glazed look in their eyes. I know they are immediately tuned out of the conversation and have had a flashback to their school days where they would constantly be forced to churn out poetry for no specific reason. I don't ever recall there being a reason to write poetry in class other than it was a requirement for passing the class. It was never associated with anything bigger. I however did like writing and reading poetry so I found that part of class easy. I always made my poems about something bigger than just trying to force a limerick out for marks.
I think poetry still does have a stigma attached to it today and frankly I think it's becoming a lost art. How can we are educators then make it engaging across the curriculum? We have to make it relevant to their learning and lives. If you are studying sustainability in geography, than why not get a sense for the students understanding and writing abilities by having them write a two-person narrative. The students have to learn both perspectives and effectively portray them in writing. Peterson has a great many examples of how to write poetry across the curriculum and in particular has a black line master on how to write a two-person narrative.
I hope that poetry can become more engaging to students learning and definitely slam poetry can help that. Kids love to make up rap songs and slam poetry is basically a rap song without music. Why not add music to it. Why not add in more curricular expectations?
Until poetry becomes a medium in which the public at large wants to be a part of. I feel that poetry will still be one of those things that people stare blankly when mentioned.
This post is about how poetry can be cross curricular and not just be a focus in english class.
When most people (my friends for sure) here the word poetry, it's sort of like their brain shuts off and they get a glazed look in their eyes. I know they are immediately tuned out of the conversation and have had a flashback to their school days where they would constantly be forced to churn out poetry for no specific reason. I don't ever recall there being a reason to write poetry in class other than it was a requirement for passing the class. It was never associated with anything bigger. I however did like writing and reading poetry so I found that part of class easy. I always made my poems about something bigger than just trying to force a limerick out for marks.
I think poetry still does have a stigma attached to it today and frankly I think it's becoming a lost art. How can we are educators then make it engaging across the curriculum? We have to make it relevant to their learning and lives. If you are studying sustainability in geography, than why not get a sense for the students understanding and writing abilities by having them write a two-person narrative. The students have to learn both perspectives and effectively portray them in writing. Peterson has a great many examples of how to write poetry across the curriculum and in particular has a black line master on how to write a two-person narrative.
I hope that poetry can become more engaging to students learning and definitely slam poetry can help that. Kids love to make up rap songs and slam poetry is basically a rap song without music. Why not add music to it. Why not add in more curricular expectations?
Until poetry becomes a medium in which the public at large wants to be a part of. I feel that poetry will still be one of those things that people stare blankly when mentioned.
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