In this series, I will be reading mentors texts and providing you and your students some quickwriting and/or discussion-based writing ideas. Writing can seem very challenging, especially to students who haven’t had a ton of practice. So, providing short, consistent and relatively low-risk opportunities to write can make all the difference in eliminating the intimidation factor that often comes with on-demand writing. I usually like my students to start our sessions by beginning with a quickwrite or, what I like to call, Writing into the Day.
Today’s podcast will be featuring a poem by Rhina P. Espaillat, “Weighing In.” As I read this poem, I want you to think about what love means to you. How do you express love to yourself? What would your life look like if you loved your body? Think about three things that you love about your body. Is there a difference in the way people are treated based on their weight? Do you remember the first time someone made a comment about your body size? How old were you? How did your parents/caregivers talk about bodies? Keep these ideas in mind as I read.
19 Nov 2020
Pathways and Resistance
Today’s podcast will be featuring a poem by Jacob Saenz, “Evolution of My Block.” As I read this poem, I want you to think about the pathway to gangs or other peer pressure induced situations. Why do you think our society glamorizes violence and gangs? Are you working against this in your family and circle of influence? Think about how people get recruited into gangs and what could we do to fight it in our cities? Keep these ideas in mind as I read.
12 Nov 2020
Memorable Moments
Today’s podcast will be featuring a poem by J. Patrick Lewis, “1938.” As I read this poem, I want you to think about 2020. What are the memorable events of 2020? How has 2020 been different than other years? If you had kids, what would you tell them about this year? Keep these ideas in mind as I read.
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