Line and Rhyme

Students read “Josh Bell” By Kwame Alexander and introduced themselves through their passions, focusing on line and rhyme! Voice and perspective!

Mr. Charmelo, 7th grade, 1st period

No Muhammad Ali Royal G

No Muhammad Ali but I love to fight,

I’m better than Kevin Durant AKA, Young Money Snipe.

I’m tuff at Basketball don’t mind the height.

I didn’t mention football but I’m swift like Taylor,

on November 13th my mom went into labor.

I still ain’t mention Ja I’m most hated,

I’m just like Juice world, I’m so enervated.

We went from 2-3 into 2-2-1 plato got baited.

When I Play Fortnite Tommy H.

When I play Fortnite,

a light appears in the night,

I’m like Batman

if I see you doing something

bad at Walmart

I’ll get

to bring you to the light.

In the light of Gotham’s night,

a figure takes flight

a hero in the shadows,

a symbol of light.

His cape flows like a river,

his eyes gleam like a star,

he stalks the streets, a phantom,

the dark knight, appears in the light.

Chika's Poem Chika O.

Mum says, I’ve always been a fast reader.

Dad says, I’m meant to be a leader.

My sister says, don’t let your height go to waste.

My brother says let your skills show in the light.

I question, why not all?

Mr. Charmelo, 7th grade, 2nd period

My Passion Melanie H.

Music is joyful and I’m very thankful for music to make me hopeful.

When I play music I am playful. Some music is powerful enough

to make me peaceful and make my heart full.

My Passion Daniela G.

I like drawing,

anyone who doesn’t is appalling.

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