EDRG 3321 Ch 5 TTR

POETRY
It was interesting to me to find out that poetry is one of the most hated things to read. Poetry is unique in the way that you can be creative. You can put words together and make it your own. You can make interesting sounds using poetry such as rhyme and rhythm. Poetry can be fun or it can be boring. I think it's all about how you present the material. I like the idea of using poetry as a form of discovery and helping students to develop their language. Sound is a big one especially with the little ones just learning how to read. I also love the idea of teaching children the discovery of words through poetry as well. Very interesting idea's in chapter 5.

EDRG 3321 Maya Angelou

I love to hear this women speak. She is so inspiring and up lifting. She helps me see that there is more to life than "my problems".....ya know what I mean? Ms. Angelou helps me to see that there's more to life than just the everyday routine that I go through and if I'm determined I can accomplish my goals. " I am a human being nothing can be alien to me" this quote is so powerful. In other words nothing is impossible for me, I should fear nothing and I shouldn't let anything or anyone discourage me from what I want to do with my life. NOTHING IS TOO HARD!
Now for the classroom and my future students....I need to be an inspiration to them. I need to be able to take each child and appreciate their differences. I need to see their weaknesses and their strength and help them succeed. I need not make a pre-conceived opinion about a child. I love how Mrs. Pickett showed us how to talk to a child. When she pulled up a chair and sat down and talked to the child face to face.
I need to understand as an educator I'm only as good as my weakest student. It's going to be my job to pull in each student and make them feel like they can do anything they put their mind to.