Ninabeth Capaning’s fourth grade EXCEL class at New Albany Elementary School has been participating in a unit of study on poetry.
Students wrote poems and created water color illustrations to be used as table decorations for the Faulkner Literary Luncheon which was held on Friday, September 22.
On Tuesday, September 26, these students traveled to the Union County Heritage Museum to participate in a Poetry Workshop coordinated by Linda Everett of the Faulkner Literary Committee.
During the workshop, students listened to a poetry reading from Samantha Cavender, a published poet from Holly Springs. Museum Director Jill Smith gave students a brief tour of the museum’s animal exhibit, Faulkner Room, and Faulkner Garden to provide inspiration for the students’ writings during the workshop. Everett led the fourth grade students in a brain storming session and gave tips on how to construct a diamante poem.
The students will return to their classroom to revise their rough drafts, write their final poems, and create illustrations to be displayed with their poetry.
“What a wonderful opportunity for our students to be exposed to William Faulkner, a published poet, our local museum, and an opportunity to write poetry,” said Capaning. “We appreciate the Faulkner Literary Committee and the Museum for allowing us to participate in such a unique event.”
