The Spoon River Anthology/ George Gray

http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/1280
Hey kids,

First and foremost, I have to tell you guys just how proud I am of the work you have done in reference to your poetry explications. You have all gone above and beyond my expectations! I know it is very difficult, but I am laying the foundation for greatness :) Above you will find the link to the free e-text of the Spoon River Anthology which is the complete collection of poems that Edgar Lee Maters wrote, based upon the collection of headstones (graves) he discovered. Take a look at the different poems because in the very near future, you will be writing a mini-anthology of your own! I will explain it in class. Remember your homework is to emulate the writing of Mr. Masters using one of the names on the flag by the auditorium. If you are still having problems with the poetry..please e-mail me...leave me a note in class..or you can make an appointment to see me during lunch or after school. I am here to help you as much as I can.

Love,

Miss G.

PS Here are some HS students performing some of the poems

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71KVXovWSfA

here is a video of pictures he based his writing on (soldiers) these old school pictures from the 1800's are called daughertypes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-DPqfynreA&feature=related