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Hands on Stanzas, the educational outreach program of the Poetry Center of Chicago places professional, teaching Poets in residence at Chicago Public Schools across the city. Poets teach the reading, discussion, and writing of poetry to 3 classes over the course of 20 classroom visits, typically from October through April. Students improve their reading, writing, and public speaking skills, and participating teachers report improved motivation and academic confidence. You can contact Cassie Sparkman, Director of the Hands on Stanzas program, by phone: 312.629.1665 or by email: csparkman(at)poetrycenter.org for more information.
At Burroughs Elementary School, Margaret Chapman works with Ms Rodriguez's third grade classroom, room 105 and with Mr Gonzalez and Ms Griffin's fourth grade classrooms, rooms 306 and 002.
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
This is Just to Say
Third Grade Room 105
Melanie A.
This is just to say
I have taken
your money
that was in
your room
and which you
were probably
saving it for
something
forgive me,
I spent it
but I will
pay you back
Mario O.
I have eaten your
popcorn that was
on the couch
and which
you were probably
saving
for the movie
Forgive me
it was so salty
so crunchy
and so delicious
Oscar H,
I'm sorry mom
I'm so sorry
for eating my
candy before lunch
time
But I say
it is delicious
candy
I'm sorry mom.
Please don't ground
me. I will
do you chores
and I won't
look at my
sister's report card
any more
I will do
my homework
by myself.
4th Grade 306
Michael B.
I have let
aliens
Take care, over the world
I am sorry
for blowing
up your house
I am sorry
I could not
help my self
Mayra T.
I have eaten
the grapes
that were in
the cabin
and which
you were probably
saving
for our next camping
trip
Forgive me
they were
old and dusty
but still sweet.
4th Grade 002
Kevin D.
I stole your
hair I had
to, it looked
so shiny I
wanted it so
so so so
much a lot
in fact huh
I'm sorry for
that, but it
was so shiny
so good smelling
I'm so sorry.
Yesenia M.
I've stolen a
ruler from 3rd grade
We probably needed
it for class
so I said
"I'm sorry" to
Rene
Because I needed
it for class
because I don’t
have one.
Mike A.
I have blown
up your home
then drove your
car in a
store
and which I
should of done
because your home
was stinky and
your car was
a Chevy.
Don't forgive me
because I don't like you it
felt good blowing
up your home
and driving your
car in a store.
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