Ginny Lowe Connors - 'Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Classroom'

The transcript is a poetic reflection on classroom life, inspired by Wallace Stevens' poem. It presents 13 perspectives on a classroom, capturing moments from early morning to the end of the school year. The teacher reflects on student interactions, classroom dynamics, and personal memories, while also contemplating the challenges and beauty of teaching. Nature and the passage of time are recurring themes, symbolizing the continuity and change inherent in education.

What imagery is used to describe the classroom environment before students arrive?

How does the poem reflect the relationship between the teacher and the students?

What does the author mean by 'I know they need to discover their own voices'?

Discuss the significance of the line 'We feel the dead child listening.'

What emotions are conveyed in the final lines of the poem regarding the last day of school?