One fourth grade teacher had his students research different African Americans. Students wrote poems based on Joyce Sidman’s “What Do Trees Know?” poem in library.
What does Langston Hughes know?
knows the sound of jazz
knows the smell of peace
knows the feel of poetry
knows the taste of music
sees the freedom
Aaron C.
4th grade
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What does Harriet Tubman know?
Harriet knows the sound of slavery,
Harriet knows the feel of courageous acting during the civil war,
Harriet sees hard working people.
What does Harriet Tubman know?
Harriet knows the sound of the underground railroad,
Harriet knows the feel of escaping from slavery in 1849,
Harriet sees angry slave masters.
Avahlynn R.
4th grade
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What does Lorraine Hansberry know?
Lorraine Hansberry knows the sound of clappings
She knows the smell of fresh air
She knows the taste of air
What does Lorraine Hansberry know?
Lorraine knows the sound of people singing
She knows the smell of breathing
She knows the feel of sweat
She knows the taste of apple
Brina N.
4th grade
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What does Herbie Hancock know?
knows the sound of piano
knows the smell of sweat
knows the taste of air
Sees audience
What does Herbie Hancock know?
knows the sound of claps
knows the smell of food
knows the feel of jazz instrument
knows the taste of fruit
Sees band
Cameron S.
4th grade
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