In "Simile" poems the children used "like" or "as" to relate objects from nature to the more familiar.
"Color" poems were based on a color that the children observed around them.
"I wish" poems began with this phrase and grew from there.
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| Thomas Pierce (in background) led the "simile" poetry group. The pride of accomplishment is easy to see! | Ginny Gray and Carter Pearson (middle background) led a group in developing "I wish" poems. | |
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| Here, Tiffany Bulter led a successful group developing "color" poems. | This young man was just getting started on his "I wish" poem. |