Jean Darnell: Awaken Librarian

Good day to you followers! All this month and via the morning announcements, I've bombarded my students with my addiction to poetry. Yes, I experienced the eye rolling and the "I hate poetry" remarks! I mean poetry is NOT the enemy...especially in this technological, nuclear age! What's poetry ever done to the earth? But nevertheless, after my touch of finesse, they've grown accustomed to it and even recited some for videography! Enjoy! Here are some of the slides from the morning announcements: Here's a calming, spring "cherry blossom" snowfall:

This lesson is courtesy of my little Plants vs. Zombie Kings (PvZ), Julian and Adrian! They inspired me to create a themed lesson based on the addictive game! It's free on iPad / Android . Look for this ugly guy: If you are STILL lost, then please enjoy this PvZ video: Plants Vs Zombies 2: It's About Time! Game Trailer from Wolf & Crow on Vimeo . The lesson lay-out is fairly simple. Students either work together as a whole table (group of 4) or in pairs. One person/table writes a rhyming poem from the POV (point of view) of the plant. See below: The remaining partner/competing table writes from the POV of the Zombie. See below...as I had MUCH fun composing this poem! The POETRY SMASH part comes in with the lyricist battle! Either via volunteers or members from competing table, the "Plants" battle the "Zombies!" You could have some parent volunteers judge the winners, ELA teacher or it can just be the students rating themselves. ...

Happy National Poetry Month...and April Fool's Day! I started the morning off with a practical joke on my 7 y/o for April Fool's...it did NOT go so well: Oh well...I thought it was funny...he popped out of bed like he was electrocuted with fun! Let's move on to Poetry Month! I kicked off the day with this wonderful poem and video: Please check out the resources offered in my April Newsletter for more #PoetryMonth Resources!

I happen to love Storybird for it's the perfect creative platform for artists, writers and innovators looking for their next muse! The ease in using their sight is self-explanatory and "child's play" when it comes to navigating. I'd love to meet the genius minds behind this app! Join us both as we celebrate National Poetry Month (April) with Storybird !