Poetry Writing Month Kick-off

April is almost here, and with it comes National Poetry Month. 

By the end of the month students will have read, viewed, analyzed and responded to dozens of poems and ultimately will create a chapbook of at least 10 original poems inspired by in-class prompts and out-of-class inspiration.

Poetry is about observing the world around us. During this month we will heighten our skills of observation, listening, and writing to persuade, interpret, reflect, and inspire.

Here is early inspiration for our month-long pursuit of the question: 
Why does poetry matter?

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