For our 2nd sessions, Brennemann 2nd graders sat with me on the rugs in their respective classrooms, as I read the poem “Collecting Words” by Pat Mora, from her book Bookjoy, Wordjoy. The poet writes that “All day, I collect words,/ words that move like wiggle,/ glowing words, candle,/ drifting words, butterfly/ singing words, ding-dong….” We took turns sing our own names, and had fun coming up with additional words that wiggle, glow, and drift; as well as words that are soft (like cotton, clouds), cozy (like hugs, blankets), or short and hard (like rock, wood). We talked about collecting words and using our senses. We read some Sound Poems written by former 2nd graders before there was a fire drill; but while outside we listened for more sounds to add to our brainstorm list.
Ms. Okones
2nd Grade
Sasha J. hears:
the sound of the
TV is loud
when I wake up
in the morning
I hear noises
all the time
I have to plug my ears.
Jamal hears:
food cooking
siblings playing
shouting on TV
helicopter blades spinning
busy streets
pencils scribbling
Evelynn hears:
my cat playing
my dog barking
my guinea pig scratching
the wind
the trees blowing
the clouds blowing
all the kids working
his talking in the lunchroom
Ms. Richter
2nd Grade
rain
whistling
heart beats
cars whooshing
kids laughing
people stomping
people reading out loud
people saying “give me five”
the air blowing through my hair
kids yelling “Messi!”
kids shaking the [supplies] caddie
pencils hitting the table
cars vrooming
crying
screaming
snoring
Mom on the phone while cooking blah blah blah
bed squeaking
greetings from teachers
relaxing sounds
Amina snapping fingers to get my attention
the fire alarm
