I can’t promise that this poem won’t make you hungry. 😆
I want a sandwich.
To make a sandwich you need
lots of bananas;
peanut butter and jelly.
The best sandwich ever made!
Matthew K.
Matthew’s Tanka Poem
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Poetry Contest Winner
4 03 2008Our local library recently sponsored a poetry contest with the theme being “the pursuit of happiness.” I didn’t know it, but one of our students decided she wanted to give this a try and turned in a submission. Her mother let me know that she received a phone call informing her that Kaitlyn’s poem had come in second place! I am happy for Kaitlyn and want to congratulate her on her fine effort. Below is a copy of her winning poem.
Dreamin’ of Disney
By Kaitlyn M.
I want to go to Disneyland,
It’s a really fun park.
I love to go on the rides all day.
I adore it when it’s dark.
My favorite ride is Space Mountain,
And Ariel’s Grotto has a fountain.
Churros are my favorite treat.
They’re delicious, sugary and sweet.
To get there, I have to work really hard.
I have to clean up, the whole backyard.
Toys and bears fill my room.
Better make it tidy with a broom.
At night I dream of Disneyland,
In the morning we leave, just like I planned.
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A Class Act
18 02 2008Our last Poetry Power class took place on February 13, 2008 at 1 p.m. For this meeting, we were fortunate enough to be able to use a classroom at Grace Bible Fellowship where some other homeschoolers from our group meet with their co-op. This month, we learned about writing a monorhyme poem, but we won’t be posting any of these poems until next month when the students turn in their assignments. However, one of the mothers took some pictures during class which she shared with me, and I in turn, will share them with you.
I apologize that some of these pictures are so small. I’m somewhat technically challenged(at least that’s what my children tell me), and I haven’t figures out yet how to make these pictures larger. The last 3 pictures will enlarge if you click on them. Sorry I’m such a geek!
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Clare’s Tanka Poem
18 02 2008
Droopy, wet flowers
hanging loosely on their stems
green shows all around
the flowers’ stems are purple
the leaves are brightish greenish.
by Clare B.
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Cori’s Tanka Poem
16 02 2008
The angels all come
Jesus is snug in his bed
nothing for his head
with mother and father near
for the Christ child is born.
by Cori M.
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Corey’s Tanka Poem
16 02 2008
A violent, dark storm.
The lightning strikes the ground hard.
Loud thunder shakes us.
The sky is really pitch black.
The rain makes really big floods.
by Corey B.
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Isabella’s Tanka Poem
16 02 2008
The cats are fluffy
as they play and jump around.
They look so cuddly
as they lay and look and purr,
waiting, watching for their food.
by Isabella K.
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What Is A Tanka?
16 02 2008Tanka is a classic form of Japanese poetry related to the haiku.
It has 5 unrhymed lines of 5, 7, 5, 7, and 7 syllables.
Below are some tankas written by me, the teacher.
Morning approaches.
Dew blankets the fresh green grass
with watery webs.
The sun lifts her golden head
and radiates warmth to all.
Spider does her dance,
waving her soft silk banners.
This tiny creature,
spinning a web of wonder,
shows forth the glory of God.
In our next post, we will feature some original tankas written by our students.
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Poetry Power Terse Verse
7 02 2008What do you call a quizzing friend?
Study Buddy
Matthew K.
What do you call a pig in an earthquake?
Shaken Bacon
Paul C.
What do you call a circle of bones in your mouth?
Teeth Wreath
Clare B.
What makes a dark room bright?
Night Light
Jenna A.
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What Is Terse Verse?
7 02 2008Terse Verse is a very short form of poetry. It starts with an impressive sounding question or statement which is solved by a short rhyme.
examples:
What do you call a dog that likes to lick everyone?
smooch pooch
Boxing Ring
Fight Site
In the next post, we will have some original terse verse written by our students.
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