About Hands on Stanzas

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.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Haiku

Here are a few haiku (complete with the rule that you have to mention or suggest a season) from the first class:

haiku
by Madeline N.

The day I twisted 
my ankle there were flowers
outside and roses.

haiku
by Yaritza M.

I feel cold today
Hot weather gone, no more
I feel cold and dead.

Halloween Haiku
by Christian B.

I love Halloween.
Let's go TP someone's house.
Give me come candy!
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