I have definitely enjoyed learning about the many places around the globe that are described by the Through Our Eyes participants. Not only are the students polishing their writing skills, but also they are making decisions about who they are, as they select places to describe that have meaning for them. Below is my description of a special place near my home town. I hope that your classes benefit from their participation in the project. The headwaters of the Pocomoke River in Snow Hill, Maryland provide an exciting place to canoe during the summer months.
Cypress trees line the shore, rising high overhead and providing a canopy to the river below.
On the banks, cypress knees, outgrowths of the vast root system, grow almost two feet tall and appear sporatically at the base of the trees. The river itself, which moves with great speed as the tide receeds, is dark brown from cypress sap. Various other trees such as maple, oak, and dogwood fill in the background, creating a green backdrop. Wildlife can be spotted occasionally as the canoe floats downstream. The most frequent visitors are eagles, ospey, and turtles.