For our last day of class, we read Wesley McNair's "Goodbye to the Old Life," discussing it briefly. I also brought in three of my own poems to share with students, as well as some of my music. McPherson students weren't shy, asking me questions about inspirations behind both the songs and poems. I was also given a beautiful book, Tuesdays with Mr. Dean, which students from all three classes made, filled with poems and reminiscences about our past twenty (!) weeks.
The residency went too fast! However, I had a terrific time, and very much enjoyed classes at McPherson. What an amazing group of young poets!
The residency went too fast! However, I had a terrific time, and very much enjoyed classes at McPherson. What an amazing group of young poets!
Ms. Barreda, 8th Grade
Mrs. Turk, 7th Grade
Mrs. Touras, 6th Grade
2 comments:
Sorry I couldn't see your last day Mr. Dean. I guess from what all my friends said it seemed fun! hope we could keep in contact. Btw, Its me alex vaca. Dj Waybig is just my musician/dj name.
Hey Alex,
Sorry to have missed you, and hope you received the poems I left for everyone.
Keep in touch. Your writing is excellent!
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