Tag Archives: Teaching

Let’s Write in Music One

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Winding Stream Press

Music and poetry fit together like a hand in a well fitting glove.  The words of music most often are poetry. Lyrics may not be deeply sublime but they have rhythm and they use the sounds of the language.  That … Continue reading →

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Episode III-Ants on the Blacktop Weeds on the Hill

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Winding Stream Press

I can see it was a wise decision on my part to split this article into episodes. It’s long. But I had a mission of illustrating different ways a poet-teacher could use going outside to create images. Let’s face it … Continue reading →

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Holiday Suspense or an Article presented in Pieces

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Winding Stream Press

I didn’t want any teachers to lack stimulation over the holiday.  To stave that off, I’m publishing an article on a first day lesson plan I’ve used at several schools to start a 5 or 10 day workshop.  More will … Continue reading →

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