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A writing workshop adaptable to existing classroom studies or grade-level curriculum. The class' s basic framework includes presentation of poetic tools, such as metaphor and alliteration, followed by a class discussion of the day' s theme, reading short ...

Bring the history of the Erie Canal to life! The Traveling Museum consists of artifacts from the mid 1800s through the turn of the century, and may include items used on or around the Canal for domestic chores, farming and husbandry, hunting and fishing, ...

Encourage diversity with this presentation of world stories and poems which help students accept and appreciate differing ethnic backgrounds. ...

This program explores the power and infinite possibilities of stream of conscious thought interpretations communicated through line drawings on paper. Thoughts and inner-reflections from life experiences, hobbies, interests etc., will be organized into po ...

This workshop will encourage various aspects of writing and image-making suitable for high school students to share on the internet. Based on either student interest, or school curriculum needs, writing projects may be poetical, journalistic, or creative ...

Students take a personal journey down the Erie Canal by speaking in the voices of the era. An experienced teaching poet or writer leads literary exercises involving vintage maps, photographs, drawings, and imaginative prompts. The poet/writer can incorpo ...

A solo Hip-Hop musical performance and love poem. The artist illustrates her relationship with the women who raised her, based on childhood memories and the voices of three generations of mothers. Original poetry, prose and songs performed over hip-hop be ...

It' s 1848 and Nancy Freeman, a wife, mother and former slave, is traveling in her husbands boat down the Erie Canal to be part of the Women' s Convention in Seneca Falls, NY. Nancy shares stories and songs about life as a slave, and her life as a free w ...

The reading and writing of poetry is tailored to grade level in this extended program. Students will read and respond to poems by their peers as well as professional writers. Activities may include translation, group authorship, chance operations, and exp ...

In this residency, learners can have several opportunities to explore the possibilities of poetry and write their own poems, in different ways. Students will use their senses to increase their descriptive capabilities. They will realize the strength of ...