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Grades 2–5
Sparks
Diamante Poetry

by Brittany Thierry, 826 New Orleans

Poetry

In this Spark, students will write a diamante poem, using specific parts of speech to beautifully describe a topic of their choice.

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Grades 6–12
Lessons
Bilingual Poetry and the Power of Voice

by Summer Medina, 826NYC

Poetry

Self-power comes from many places. In this Lesson, students will discover the power that comes from speaking and writing in multiple languages through poetry.

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Grades 4–6
Writing
A Joyful Poem

by Carolyn Danielle Wong, Age 9, 826 Valencia

Poetry

In this poem, the writer showcases self-love and joy.

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Grade 2
Writing
The Stars Love Me

by Rowan, Grade 2, 826 Boston

Poetry

This poem explores the ways the stars show love.

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Grades 11–12
Writing
Platonic Soulmate

by Yojannie Pizarro, Age 17, 826 Boston

Poetry

This poem explores the beauty of friendship.

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Grades 6–8
Writing
The Delulu Ocean

by Crystal Colorado, Age 12, 826 Valencia

Poetry

This poem will take you to the beach and make you wonder if it was all a dream.

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Grades 11–12
Writing
Waves/Ondas

by Denisse Reyes Gonzalez, Age 17, 826NYC

Poetry

Using metaphors, this bilingual poem explores the idea of lost love.

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Grades 6–12
Lessons
Call for Change: Editorial Cartoons

by KQED Education

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Persuasive

This lesson from KQED Education asks students to choose an issue they care about and create an editorial cartoon advocating for change on a local, national, or global level.

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Grades 3–5
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Zine Making: Writing to Make Change

by Brandan Pierce, 826michigan

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Narrative
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In this Lesson, students will identify a problem in their community and publish a zine for a target audience to advocate for change.

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