Twain 5th graders are so close to the end of our poetry residency. For week nine, students prepared to reach the finish line. Together we read the poem ” “The Finish Line,” by Laura Salas. In her poem a group of poets are participating in a race. Poets burst across the finish line/legs weak/bodies sweaty/brains drained. We discussed how through editing and rewriting poems can help us reach our goals when it comes to improving our writing.
Inspired by Salas poem, students reworked and completed past poems and felt as sense of achievement. Every poem pounded out/Every stumble recovered from/Every word cheered/ Victory! Readers, check out the poems below, and get ready to run your own race to write amazing poems.
Mr. Maciasz 5th Grade
Group 1
My Chips
By Alvaro B.
I rip the bag, and I am sad
when I eat the whole bag.
Chips are good and my family agrees.
Here, come and see.
I like spicy, it’s really dicey.
When I go to the store, I zig zag
at the aisle when I see Takis
I go crazy.
A Rainy Day
By Angel P.
On a rainy day, you get to take a nap.
You can listen to the calming rain,
as it taps on your window,
tap tap tap tap tap.
On a rainy day you can help
your mom make food.
You can play Fifa alone
or with friends.
The Rainbow Man’s Father
By Leo G.
He bullies me.
He should never come near.
My thoughts filled with fear.
I beg him not to stay,
I want him to go away!
He never stops drinking beer.
“No, stop, my bones I can’t take it.”
I beg him, “My bones, don’t break it.”
I am the one who sits in silence.
Poem For My Dead Brother
By Luluwa Y.
I think about you every day.
I wish you were around.
I bet you had a warm smile,
don’t let the negative things
come around.
I wonder what you liked,
I hope you always shine.
Just know that I love you,
always shine bright!
I never got to play with you sadly…
Whatever you liked, I’d like too…
I know we don’t have the same taste,
but I know what you’ve been through…
Don’t worry my life is traumatizing too!
It’s silly to say, but I speak the truth …
I know you got abused to death,
abut I still love you …
Poem For Whoever Deleted My Animation In Art Class
By Sofia M.
I’m coming for you.
I hope your shoe gets stuck in glue.
Ima hit with a bass.
Then Ima make you eat some grass.
The sun will be bright,
And I am night.
Ima put a bird in your mouth,
Then Ima say one word.
Sponge Bob
By Emiliano O.
If I was Sponge Bob I’ll go to the Krusty Krab
to make some Krabby Patties,
to make people happy.
But humans couldn’t get my burgers
because I live under the sea, something
humans can’t see.
So, I will just feed the different animals that live
right there and I going to make some more food
for those fish to make cash.
But something humans do is throw trash.
But I’m going to give him some Burgers
In Krusty Krab.
Ms. Fernandez 5th Grade
Group 2
Poem For My Mom
By Gio E.
Thank you for caring about me.
And when I’m sick, you make
some tea.
When I’m sad you make me happy.
And when you do that, I feel like
I’m hopping.
When my dad snores.
We go to many stores.
El Mar & El Cielo
By Harlys M.
Quisiers se el mar y tu
mis tocas
Para asi levantar el mar
y besar tu dulce
boca.
Mire arriba viel ciela
mire tus hojos y viel
universo entero.
Restuarant Sounds Poem
By Sophia O.
Some people yawn from tiredness, hiccups,
from eating and sighs from drinking water.
The drink splashes when it gets out on the table.
Forks scrape the plate when people eat.
Talking and whispering happens.
Someone burps after eating.
Chairs screech on the floor,
after you push them in.
My Best Friend Szymon
By Fernando S.
Szymon is good at soccer.
That’s why he goes to Foot Locker.
Szymon acts like Bill.
That’s why he’s so chillllllllllllllll!
Szymon always slobbers,
that’s why he likes to play cops
and robbers.
Szymon a sigma, that’s why
he’s never a ligma.
The Legends
By Issac O.
The Tortoise and the Hare were thought to be the greatest duo.
Now, they want to be more than just a duo, enemies!!
They have scheduled a race at 3:45pm at the mall at
Garfield Ridge, and when both of them arrive, they will have
a showdown that everyone from Garfield Ridge can visit!
Later… the Tortoise and the Hare have came for the finale,
to see who is faster!! 3 2 1 Go!
It looks like the Hare is getting lucky,
but by some miracle, the Tortoise
looks like he is catching up!
Ms. Respress 5th Grade
Group 3
A Poem For Shrek
By Fernando H.
I need Shrek everyday,
don’t ever go away.
I watch, Shrek with my cookie.
He is my pookie.
Shrek smells and he yells.
Shrek is green and mean.
Shrek lives in a swamp
with his friend Donkey.
He gets married in a castle.
Daisy
By Adrian B.
I miss having a pet,
and now I can get another dog.
I miss your brown ears.
I wish you were still here.
If you were chess,
I would say you
are the best.
Rest.
A Tornado’s Life
By Dave M.
I swirl and I twirl,
and I will destroy buildings,
like an earthquake.
You will hear a siren,
you should watch out.
I am a tornado that is
a EF2.
Don’t go outside, I’m warning you!!
K Dramas
By Alexandra M.
The weather is sunny to watch K drama.
It makes me sad when there isn’t
a happy ending.
Weak Hero Class is my favorite
K drama.
It made me cry for an hour,
because my favorite character
got in a coma.
But at the end, he was alive.
Biking
By Isaiah C.
biking is like riding
in your own
island.
Liking biking,
makes you
really skibidi.
Biking can make
you feel calm
and relaxing.
That’s why
biking can
be fun and
relaxing.
Rain
By Ashley P.
Looking through the window.
Sitting on the sofa.
Hearing the pitter-patters.
Thinking on all you did
or used to do.
Having a quiet room.
Eating a spicy food.
Ms. Bell 5th Grade
Group 4
A True Friend
By Aaliyah A.
A true friend is kind.
A true friend is sweet
like candy.
A true friend makes
smile when you
are down.
A true friend makes
you laugh, when
you’re feeling
down.
Mr. Rapper
By Bradley L.
Hello! my name is Bradley.
I was a little kid that loved
skittles. Num* num.*
And I eat bread buns
with Nutella.
I read a book.
Look.
at the pages and
turn turn turn.
I turn the book,
and cook some
eggs.
A Sunny Day
By Julian R.
When I’m at the park,
I go on the ladder
to go on the monkey
bars.
Next, I go to the slide.
Then I play soccer
with my sister.
Water Bottle
By Sebastian S.
Your bottle is made of plastic.
You are considered fantastic.
The label says recycle me.
Soon you’ll be free.
You are nice and purified.
Now when I drink,
I won’t be horrified.
