All posts in Kenyatta Rogers

Lions and Panthers and Bears, O Wow!

6 Nov 2014

In preparation for our work with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and “Carnival of the Animals,” we practiced discussing and writing about animals. One of the more popular poems dealing with a specific animal is […]

Where Am I From?

28 Oct 2014

Me personally, I’m from Cleveland. I didn’t grow up too dissimilar from a lot of the kids at TEAM Englewood. I have seen my fair share of crime and know all about the struggle. […]

Introduction to Poetry

21 Oct 2014

This was our first meeting at TEAM Englewood for Hand-on-Stanzas this year and we read Billy Collins poem appropriately titled “Introduction to Poetry.” This poem was just a starter to get us familiar with […]

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