Kennedy Robinson

Mrs. Meeusen

ENGL 3690

11 April 2023

The Write Thing by Kwame Alexander begins with an explanation of the principles of

elementary writing because it creates a framework for a workshop-style setting that can be

applied in the classroom. It develops the notion that education has a wider reach and extends

beyond standardized testing. It entails having a grasp of our past, present, and potential futures,

according to the author.

It takes skill to read poetry, and I frequently get lost trying to grasp its subtleties. Because

I didn't know how to analyze poetry as a child, I didn't love reading or creating it. My teachers

placed less emphasis on poetry in our curriculum and more emphasis on producing test-worthy

essays. Reading poetry is challenging for me as well since I lack a strong foundation in this area

of literature and don't know what distinguishes poems from other types of writing. I feel like I

have a better understanding of what has been said after reading these chapters, and I have a better

understanding of how studying the methods and guidelines for creating poetry can help us

develop as writers.

Poetry is one of the most challenging genres for pupils to work with, but this text enables

them to understand that it is not impossible to write poetry. Instead, it is a highly effective

technique to express yourself and challenge your thinking. This manual offers advice on how to

instill greater self-assurance in your pupils' poetry-writing skills and increase their willingness to

share their work with others. Teachers and students will be able to create their own distinctive

voices via poetry by investigating the interaction between writing and publication.
 In conclusion, these chapters have made it clear to me that using a workshop style is one

of the best things you can do to help your students develop their writing skills. One of the best

ways to do it is to simply let them work and explore before revising and producing. In contrast to

being compelled to write monotonous poetry on the same subject continually, this offers kids the

reins and helps them feel in control of their own writing, which can encourage students to write.

I would use poetry more than I originally thought I would in my classroom as a result of these

chapters. I always hated it when my teachers announced that we would be studying poetry, but I

intend to use poetry in my classroom more effectively. The level of confidence your kids will

have when this occurs is out of this world, as the book stated. It offers them the assurance that

they are talented writers who are able to produce excellent literature. Additionally, it might

encourage pupils to love writing since they will realize that it has value and can even lead to

success; it isn't "useless."

I would also be sure to include time for revisions in all writing genres, but especially in

poetry, when using this information to teach elementary writing. No successful author has ever

produced something without at least one, and often many more, rounds of revision. Students can

use this application to draft, revise, or practice writing. For my students to really appreciate what

that implies, I believe they must first grasp the concept of this as a tool.