Module 6: Poetry By Kids
Bibliographic information:
Nye, Naomi Shihab, and Ashley Bryan. Salting the ocean: 100 poems by young poets. New York: Greenwillow Books, 2000. ISBN: 9780688161934
Review:
Salting the Ocean: 100 Poems by Young Poets is a collection of original poetry written by poets unknown to readers but well known to award winning poet and compiler Naomi Shihab Nye. These young poets were at one time or another students of Nye’s. Each gave her permission to publish their poetry and so she compiled them all in this one collection. Their use of metaphor, repetition, rhythm and mood results in a collection of quality work readers will enjoy. The subject matter and authentic voice will appeal to readers and perhaps the emotions and points of view expressed will ignite readers’ imaginations as well. The collection is arranged with one poem per page with a few drawings throughout. A table of contents, index and pagination is included. The poets range from first to twelfth graders from Texas, Maine, Wyoming to Oregon. Each poem is a unique surprise and demonstrates the array of style and talent that is present in young students.
Highlighted Poem:
(p.57)
Strong Emmett
My name came from my great-great-great grandfather.
He was an Indian from the Choctaw tribe.
His name was Dark Ant.
When he went to get a job out in the city
He changed it to Emmett.
And his whole name was Emmett Perez Tenorio.
And my name means: Ant; Strong; Carry twice its size.
By Emmett Tenorio Melendez
Introduction/Activity:
5th grade: presentation of research material
After students complete a research assignment to discover the origins of their name (first, last or both), share the poem from this collection on page 57 that presents Emmett’s findings. Have them present their information in a poetic form.
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