Standard 1. Students read and understand a variety of materials. Standard 5. Students read and recognize literature as a record of human experience. Standard 2. Students know physical and human ...

* What can we learn about reading and writing haiku, in particular traditional Japanese haiku? * What can we learn about reading literature closely, by focusing on words and images in order to explore ...

"Haiku" is an old, traditional form of Japanese poetry. Haiku poems consist of three lines. The first and last lines have five syllables and the middle line has seven syllables. The lines don’t ...

The Creative Zone is a showcase of artwork, poetry, short stories and other creative work by elementary and middle school students. The students in Anna Lindemann and Jessica Macaya’s sixth-grade ...

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, finding moments of peace and tranquillity can seem elusive. However, amidst the chaos, there exists a timeless practice that beckons us to slow down, breathe, ...

Anshika Lal (left) and Caprice Jackson, of Tiny WPA, install the Rain Poetry exhibit at Vernon Park. Some of the haiku, written by elementary students, will be permanently visible. Others will be ...