tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178552.post4251644603998747918..comments2019-05-31T18:13:44.524+02:00Comments on Diary of a tyro art promoter: Hannah Frank poetry competition - teachers' notesFionahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17175218061091840264noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178552.post-76787637212769414612010-01-03T19:51:45.817+01:002010-01-03T19:51:45.817+01:00I thought Mrs. Woods'method of making poetry m...I thought Mrs. Woods'method of making poetry more accessble by enabling the children to write collaboratively was very inspiring. It could also be a useful model for other teachers.<br /><br />Mrs Woods has shown how the collaborative process encouraged the children to express their emotions, and write personal responses to Hannah Frank's work. Following this collaborative model of working would give children of all abilities the confidence to express their thoughts through poetry. <br /><br />I think a group poem category would be a great addition to the competition. <br /><br />I would like the opportunity to read the poems written by the children who worked with Mrs.woods.Ann Marie Fosterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12596144758976297691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8178552.post-66551185303596789852009-12-29T16:33:27.229+01:002009-12-29T16:33:27.229+01:00I especially like that Mrs Woods said: "At fi...I especially like that Mrs Woods said: "At first I thought this was quite a tall order, this was quite difficult – and I was actually amazed at what the children came up with." I<br />t's very encouraging that these children (and, I am sure, other children in the future) do come up with things that are 'deeper' and more considered than we adults may expect. <br />Good luck with the competition. I am currently running a small, light-hearted competition on my own blog - just to encourage involvement and thank those who already read and contribute.Judith Coylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08992559575594925796noreply@blogger.com