Short Writings: Contrast Poems
Lakes
to Oceans
I used to take Weston to the Lake Ray Roberts,
but now I hold Paisley’s hand as we walk near
the Indian River.
I used to pack sandwiches for our Sunday lunch,
but now I dine where I can get fresh oysters and
southern flounder.
I used to bring our fishing poles when we
camped,
but now I look for sailboats to ride the waves.
I used to cross the levees and earthen dams,
but now I drive on causeways across the
Inter-Coastal Waterway.
I used to walk half on the rocky shore and half
in the lake,
but now I wade in the salty Atlantic spray.
I used to take a nap in the car on Sunday
afternoons,
but now I watch the sun rise and set in the
distant watery horizons of Florida.
Scribbles
to Essays
I used to scribble with crayons
on the paper Mom gave me in church,
but now I draw with pastels and
drawing pencils to provide pictures for my writings.
I used to write simple letters to
my relatives to ask to visit in the summer,
but now I discuss writing with my
graduate peers and professors in eCollege.
I used to write short stories for
my middle school language arts teacher,
but now I create morning writings
to describe the content we will study each day.
I used to write reports about
favorite authors and why I loved the message in their writing,
but now I teach drafting,
revising, editing and publishing for a small class of diverse students.
I used to create journal entries
to reflect on my feelings and emotions,
but now I create expository essays
about how to introduce craft in my writing workshop each day.
References:
Fountas, I.C. and Pinnell, G.S. (2006). Teaching for Comprehending and Fluency: Thinking, Talking, Writing about Reading, K-8.(pg. 134). Heinemann.
Spandel, V. (2013). Creating Writers: 6 Traits, Process, Workshop, and Literature. (pg 210-211, 239). Pearson Publications.
Tompkins, G. (2010). Teaching writing: Balancing product and process.(pg. 159). Pearson Publications.
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