Ms. Wesson's 5th Grade Group 1
The bees mourn the winter
that came too soon. Trees
awake in bright light. The
butterflies haven’t arrived
yet, not checking their clocks.
The bears lay down to rest.
The kids freeze in their spring,
clothes, unaware of the season.
I’m a cat at home, snuggled up
watching Neflix in a spring dress.
drinking a caramel brulee latte.
The trees are just standing there
with pretty leaves.
In the winter, the trees shed their
leaves. They get haircuts and grow
new leaves.
When the wind blows, they say hello.
Trees are skyscrapers planted in the park.
Mothers and kids walking their dogs
down 31st street.
The clouds smile down on me as I skip
down the sidewalk. The birds fly through
the blue sky.
The trees fly on their magic carpets
The sun is shining bright.
It’s so hot in Florida that the houses catch
fire, but I spotted a lemonade stand. The
lemonade cost a dollar, so I gave the owner
my money.
I gulped down the sweet lemonade. It was
very refreshing. I really like this neighborhood.
Ms. Wesson's 5th Grade Group 2
Squirrels look for food to eat with their families.
Pigeons steel hotdogs like robbers at a bank.
Golden Retrievers and Huskies walk tall and proud.
Pieces of grass and vines sneak onto buildings like a
ninja stealing a diamond.
Me? I’m just looking at the town, an angel under an
apple tree on a hill. Wondering dang why is downtown
so fun and I’m sitting here? COME ON!
I am the rabbit changing my fur in winter.
I am the caterpillar wrapped in my warm
cozy cocoon. It is wintertime in Shoesmith
Park. Trees have no leaves, the wind blew
them away. I’m like an excited dolphin about
to put on a show. I am the dog running
the wind, chasing a Frisbee.
Foxes go hunting for a snack until dinner time.
Birds fly South for their vacation. Bears wake
up to go fishing. The grass drinks water to
grow up. The deer’s’ big toes pushes the sand
into the ground. I am the horse running with
the herd. The wild dogs running WoW! I think
they’re racing.
Ms. Henry's 6th Grade Group 1
The water sleeps with slow movement
as the fish lurk around for food. The hot
sun makes the river a blanket for the
yawning animals ready to sleep.
The seaweed is a dancing dancer.
I am calm as the swaying river.
While the puffer fish doesn’t want
to get up; it’s like a lazy human in bed.
When morning is near, everyone
is still in bed. The river is glistening
from the reflection of the sun,
who is awake, making the fish
swim with joy.
The fierce black bear with a thousand
layers of emotions, chases a helpless
deer.
The deer has power in his legs, but not
much power in his mouth like the bear.
The plants sweat with fear, they don’t
have legs. They hope the bear doesn’t
see them.
Lions leave their cubs with a babysitter
while they hunt. Cheetahs running track
races, but it’s always a tie when they reach
the finish line. Tigers stalk zebras. Black
Panthers move to a new house because
they don’t like the area. While bats never
want to wake up for school in the morning.
Ms. Henry's 6th Grade Group 2
The sun has a radiant smile.
The birds are taking choir lessons.
The monkeys are practicing their
acrobatics. The bears fish for salmon,
while a tiger is hunting with his dad.
Butterflies glide in the wind.
I am bright like the sun, shining down
on all the people. When I come out the
flowers smile. When I come out tree roots
jump with joy. When I come out the tears
from the clouds dry up. When I come out
everyone is happy.
I am the lion, protecting my pride.
I’m quick like a cheetah.
I’m fierce as a tree, so sturdy.
I am sleepy as rain sleeping in the clouds.
I am the monkey doing his acrobatics.
I’m like a snake hunting down his prey.