Join the #clrpoem Twitter Project!

#clrpoem

Twitter is a wonderful microblogging platform to connect, share, and learn with others. You can learn a lot in 140 characters!

This #clrpoem Twitter project incorporates color, poetry, geography, social media, and fun!  

This week, we start the 4th annual colorful global collaborative project with classroom poets from all over the world. 

Teachers, you and your students are invited to join us for our poetry project! A tip of the hat to Catherine Monaghan for this colorfully clever idea.

The object of this collaborative project is to share original poems, create colorful digital images, and publish through classroom Twitter accounts using the hashtag #clrpoem! Each week a color of the visible spectrum will be showcased!

ROY  G  BIV 

One way to remember the visible spectrum is the

 ROY G BIV acronym.  

(red-orange-yellow-green-blue-*indigo-violet) 

ac·ro·nym

(ak rə nim)

noun

1. an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word
2. 
   

(*Indigo is the color between blue and violet. We will do purple that week.) 

Teachers, YOU are invited to join our 

collaborative project! 

The more, the merrier!

This week, we are seeing RED! Shoot a photo of something red, compose a little poetry to complement the photo, and tweet it out! Remember, use the hashtag #clrpoem. 


* The first week will actually span TWO weeks  (April 3-April 14) because we will be on our spring break. This will give more time to kick start the project.

Here is an example Wrap Up :: What is Red? post from the past. It will give you an idea of the fun that is in store for your poets!  

What are some things that are red?

What are some elements of poetry? 

Couplet, triplet, or haiku,

What kind of verse can we expect from YOU? 

:-) 

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Join Our Twitter Poetry Project! #clrpoem

April is National Poetry Month, so let's enjoy some Twitter Poetry!

#clrpoem

Twitter is a wonderful microblogging platform to connect, share, and learn with others. You can learn a lot in 140 characters! This annual #clrpoem Twitter project incorporates color, poetry, geography, social media, science, and fun!

This week, we will start this colorful global collaborative project in an interesting way. We will start with:

 What is Black and/or White? 

When you think about color/colour, some people don't think of black or white as colors/colours. In science we learn that, a black object absorbs all the visible light and reflects none of the color to our eyes. A white object reflects all light. Let's have fun with black and white. Use silhouettes (shadows)! Use a black and white filter on your ipad! Find things that are black or white!

The object of this collaborative project is to share original poems, create colorful digital images, and publish through classroom Twitter accounts using the hashtag #clrpoem! Each week a color of the visible spectrum, plus black and white, will be showcased!

ROY  G  BIV 

One way to remember the visible spectrum is the

 ROY G BIV acronym.  

(red-orange-yellow-green-blue-*indigo-violet) 

ac·ro·nym

(ak rə nim)

noun

1. an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words and pronounced as a word
2. 
   

(*Indigo is the color between blue and violet. We will combine it with blue.) 

Teachers, YOU are invited to join our collaborative project! The more, the merrier!

A tip of the hat to Catherine Monaghan for this colorfully clever idea.


Consider adding your poetry to Mrs. Hembree's Global Poetry Unites Project.

What are some things that are black?

What are some things that are white? 

Have you ever used your black and white filter? Try it!

What are some elements of poetry? 

Couplet, triplet, or haiku,

What kind of verse can we expect from YOU? 

:-) 

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What is Blue? :: Wrap Up #clrpoem

♥ This project is dedicated to the memory of Mr. David Eldridge of Hawes Primary School in Yorkshire Dales, England. David was a pioneer in the area of meaningful technology integration through educational blogging, a passionate innovator, and a generous learning partner. David recognized the importance of a global education and the power of collaborative learning.  You are missed, David. ♥

We just completed our FIFTH week of the Twitter Time :: Color/Colour Poem Project. What is BLUE?

Mrs. Yollis apologizes for skipping "What is Green?" Wrap Up. 

She has been sick. :-(

The object of this collaborative project is to create digital images, share original poems, and publish through our classroom Twitter account using the hashtag #clrpoem! Each week a color of the visible spectrum will be showcased! Everyone is invited to participate!

ROY  G  BIV 

One way to remember the visible spectrum is the
ROY G BIV acronym.
(red-orange-yellow-green-blue-*indigo-violet)

*We'll be going with purple. 

Here are some highlights of What is BLUE? week. Thank you to all who participated!

Los Angeles

Blueberries are blue,

Super antioxidant,
Delectable fruit!

#clrpoem #haiku

 By Nicholas

Hawaii 

Sacramento 

New Zealand

New York City

Mrs. McKenzie's students inspired by Mr. Webb's students!

We are using poems as mentor texts as well.

 

Observation from Mrs. McKenzie in New Zealand. Social media can be used to promote and motivate learners. It is all about having an audience. 

Here is a fabulous summary of some blue poems from Mr. Webb's class in New Zealand! Check them out! 

Final week, what is PURPLE?

Join the fun! Shoot an image, write a complementary poem, and tweet it out using the hashtag #clrpoem.

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