Who knew that a poet from the 16th century would inspire young poets during a strange time of isolation and sheltering in place?

Mrs. Kaake, 8th grade ELA teacher, that’s who!

Remember, the bard had his share of quarantine experiences during the plague of his time—and he wrote masterpieces like King Lear!

Read Mrs. Kaake’s students’ writing here and watch how the sonnet form revitalizes under the strange circumstances we’re all experiencing apart together.