Author Archives: Kanani De Sa

Idioms, QR Codes & Amelia Bedelia

Posted on May 8, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

What are Idioms? Idioms are words or phrases that are used in a way that is different from its usual or dictionary meaning.  Writers like Peggy & Herman Parish use idioms to make their stories more interesting and funny.  Our … Continue reading →

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Calling ALL Library ITEMS!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Just a friendly reminder the last day of circulation is Friday, May 10, 2013! What does this mean? It means ALL library materials are due back to the learning center at the end of the school day.  The last day … Continue reading →

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Lemonade War – Nene Award Author

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Papa ‘Ehā had an opportunity to build pilina with an award winning author and with their ‘ohana from the Kapālama and Maui Campuses.  Author Jacqueline Davies, winner of the 2012 Nene Award visited the Kapālama Campus to share and talk … Continue reading →

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How To Books

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

A How To Book is an informal, often short, description of how to accomplish some specific task. These books are meant to help, assist or inspire life-changing methods and attitudes.  One of the earliest how-to books was published in 1569 … Continue reading →

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National Library Week 2013

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

 A Big MAHALO to our Kula Ha’aha’a ‘Ohana for participating in Poem In Your Pocket Day!

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Couplet Poem – NLW

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

What is a Couplet? A couplet is the simplest form of poetry. The word “couple” in couplet means two of something. A couplet is a poem made of two lines that rhyme.  There are no rules about length or rhythm. … Continue reading →

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Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke – Poem In Your Pocket Day!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Today was a special day for our haumāna here at our kula as we celebrated National Library Week with a school-wide (K-12) activity – Lā Poema ‘Inipākeke (Poem In Your Pocket Day). Students, faculty, staff and even our aunties and … Continue reading →

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Sharing, Poetry, Pilina

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

Snaps, Round of Applause, Firecracker Claps, & Lets Raise The Roof for all those who shared their poem with us today during lunch! I can honestly say that we have some awesome poets here at our kula! 

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Poetry Activity – NLW

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

What is a Cinquain? A cinquain is a form of poetry that is very popular because of it’s simplicity. It was created by American poet Adelaide Crapsey about 100 years ago, and is similar to Japanese poetic forms, such as … Continue reading →

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Acrostic Poem

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kanani De Sa

As we prepare for PIYP (Poem In Your Pocket) day, you may be thinking of a poetry style that best describes you and your interest.  Some classes have been creating beautiful acrostic poems that tell of their personal interest or … Continue reading →

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