Poetry

Poetry Jam

This morning I attended a session about Rocky Horror Picture Show and another about a school that maintains a successful poetry slam.  Sounds fun.

After Listening to him speak, Abani autographed a copy of my book.

Li-Young Lee is an amazing poet.

I am in St. Louis at the International English Honor Society Conference.  Yesterday I heard him perform six pieces of poetry.  http://www.blueflowersarts.com/li-young-lee

I spent most of last evening reviewing Parker Palmer's The Passionate Teacher for the conference session I am co-leading with John Kerrigan from Rockhurst University.  I've been preparing topics and questions for the panel.

Tonight is a speech by Chris Abani who is the author of the famous Song for Night, a novella about Nigerian child soldiers.

Today's agenda

Timed writing.
Notes from Murf's grading last night:

• Although it took too much of Murf's time at home, he liked reading your Js last night. Many of you made me laugh.
• Write the date at the beginning of your entry for the day.
• Make sure you write in your J every day in class.  It is proof of your attendance.
• Also write titles and authors.
• Add your own editorial comments.
• Continue to be creative.  Say something ridiculous, deep, or crazy.

Root Words
Start The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch

2nd day in English lab

1. Get J
2. Write this in your J
3. Timed Writing
4. Murphy PowerPoint timed writing Number 2
5. Root Words