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When They Write, a Poem About Student Writing

May 24, 2016 By Laura

Here’s another poem from my new collection, The Heart of a Teacher.

This one was inspired by the sound of students writing. I love when I’m visiting a school, and I set them off on a quick-writing exercise. When I say, “Go!” and the pencils start moving over the page, it sounds like a wonderful rushing stream. This grew out of that idea.

When They Write

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