Poetry Project 2006

Mrs. Hig's Class Poetry Page

Because Poems

Sound Poems

Because Poems

BOOKS!
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because I like to read them
Because I can take trips in them
Because I can meet new people
Because they make me forget my problems
Because it keeps my mind busy
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
BOOKS!

By Alex


BEARDED DRAGONS!
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they are almost as fun as a computer
Because they like to climb playfully around the aquarium
Because I like to feed them lots of crickets
Because I like to take care of them
Because they are not mean
Because they are colorful
Because their beards puff out
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
BEARDED DRAGONS!

By Justin


LABS
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they are as cute as a monkey
Because they are very funny and soft
Because they are as energetic as I am
Because they have a great big smile like Santa Claus
Because they are as fast as a boat
Because they cuddle up next to you
Because they are as friendly as your best friend
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
LABS!

By Charlotte


PUPPIES
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because theyıre cute and cuddly as a bunny
Because they are hyper-active
Because they sleep with you
Because they swim and splash with you
Because they play ball with you
Because you can teach them tricks
Because they are the greatest pet in the world
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
PUPPIES!

By Blaire


MY DOG,BOGY
I like him.
Ask me why?
Because he is never hyper
Because he is nice to people
Because he is nice to my cats
Because he is always happy
Because he doesn't chew all my stuff
Because he is never mean
Because he is always calm
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
MY DOG, BOGY

By Charlie


DANCE!
I like it.
Ask me why?
Because it is fun to do the shows
Because it is fun to funny and cool moves
Because my teachers are nice
Because you get exercise when you dance
Because I like the costumes you wear
Because you get to move a lot
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
DANCE!

by Emma


TENNIS
I like it.
Ask me why?
Because you get to run around
Because you get energy out
Because itıs so fun that you could play all day
Because you get to see your friends
Because you get to play games
Because you can play matches
Because itıs my favorite sport
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
TENNIS!

By Charlotte


FLUFFY, MY DOG
I like him.
Ask me why?
Because he has white and clean hair
Because he likes it when I hold him
Because he has nice brown hair, too
Because he has a clean face
Because he can run fast
Because he is chubby
Because he plays with his bouncy ball
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
FLUFFY, MY DOG!

By Blake


MY FAMILY
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they care for me
Because they play soccer with me
Because they help me when I am hurt
Because they love me
Because they are happy
Because I can see them when I need them?
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
MY FAMILY

By Blake


CATS AND TIGERS
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they're real fluffy like cotton
Because they're playful and fun
Because they cheer me up when I'm sad
Because all cats have different designs
Because they can roll a ball back to you
Because they like to be outside
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
CATS

By John Charles


MY DOG, SAMMY
I like him.
Ask me why?
Because he never would bite anyone
Because he keeps me company
Because he cheers me up when I am sad
Because he is cuddly
Because he is so friendly
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
MY DOG, SAMMY!

By Jordie


TORNADOES
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they twist like a dreidle
Because they could have winds loud like a giant playing a really soft tuba
Because they can easily knock down really really tall buildings
Because they have tall flood waters
Because they can pick up mobile homes like a person holding a baton
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
TORNADOES!

By Jonathan


MONKEYS
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they act funny
Because they are active
Because they are like humans
Because they like bananas and I do
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
MONKEYS!

By Mark


HORSES
I like them.
Ask me why?
Because I can ride them with my sister
Because you can train them
Because you can feed them mash
Because you can brush them and clean their feet
Because they eat apples and carrots
Because they run like the wind
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
HORSES!

By Kelly


MY TURTLE, SPANKY
I like him.
Ask me why?
Because he never scares people
Because he looks spunky
Because it is fun when I get to hold him
Because my baby sister gave him to me
Because he is about as big as my pinky
Because he's very friendly
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
SPANKY

By Greg


DANCE
I like it.
Ask me why?
Because I enjoy listening to music
Because you move a lot
Because you get beautiful, colorful costumes
Because you get to perform
Because there are different kinds of dance
Because I enjoy dancing with other dancers Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
DANCE

By Phoebe


CHIHUAHUAS

I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they are kind
Because they are cuddly
Because they sleep with you
Because they like to give you kisses
Because they are very soft
Because they love you no matter what
Because they like playing tug-o-war
Because, because, because-
That's why
I like
CHIHUAHUAS

By Ali


MY DOG, COLBY
I like him.
Ask me why?
Because he is my pet
Because he likes to be petted
Because he jumps on me and loves me
Because heıs my pal and plays with me
Because he cuddles with me
Because, because, because
That's why
I like
COLBY

By Riley


MRS. HIGGINBOTHAM
I like her.
Ask me why?
Because she is very sweet and generous
Because she always has a smile
Because she can keep secrets
Because her voice sounds sweet
Because she reads great stories
Because she listens to everyone
Because she is one of the nicest teachers in the world
Because, because, because
That's why
I like Mrs. Higg

By Annelise


BOATS!I like them.
Ask me why?
Because they are fun to drive
Because they feel good
Because you can tube over waves
Because you can catch snook in them
Because you can have fun with your friends in them
Because they are awesome
Because, because, because
That's why
I like
BOATS!

By Ales

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Sound Poems


The sounds that Charlie makes are:
Giggling
Groaning
Mumbling
Screaming
Laughing
Talking
Whispering
Chuckling
Sneezing
Coughing
Thatıs Charlie!

By Robinson


The sounds that New York makes are:
Cherp
Cheep
Clang
Cling
Sizzle
And those are the sounds New York makes

By John Charles


The sounds that my friends make are:
Laughs
Roars
Screams
Talks
Giggles
Chuckles
Chatting
Roaring
Snickering
Wailing

By Charlie


The words that teenagers say are:
Awesome
What's up?
Call me
Hey y'all
Cool
Oh, my gosh
You crack me up
Wait up
Aaaaaaahhhhhh
Ha Ha
And that's what teenagers say

By Jordie


The sounds that my dog makes are:
Ruff
Sniff
Grrrrr
Scratch
Bark
Snuff
Icch
Those are the sounds that Fluffy makes

By Blake


The sounds that my brother makes are:
Wechhhh
Blink,blink
Peekaboo
Achoo
Noooo
Yeah
What
Why
Okay
Beoh Beoh

By Blaire


The sounds of a baseball are:
Crack
Pop
Boing
Bing
Bong
Cack-a-lack-dacl
Cha-cha-boing
Swish
Ba-boing
And "Hooray" when it goes out of the park

By Justin


The sounds that horses make are:
Thumping
Naying
Chewing
Crunch
Scratch

By Kelly


The sounds that puppies make are:
Ruff
Bark
Kerplop
Cry
Grrrr
Sniff
My favorite puppy sound is when he pounces.

By Riley


Sounds that Sarah, my little sister makes are:
Ya, ya
Me likes books
No
Yesh
Yet's go in car
Tanks
Giggle, giggle

By Emma


The sound of leaves are:
Rush
Whosh
Clatter
Flutter
Brush
Shake
Silence
Shoo

By Annelise


The sounds of my dog, TeeBone are:
Grrr
Ummm
Yip, yip
Ruff, ruff
Lap
Swoop
Splash
Whine
And Bang, Bang when she sees me
And wags her tail!

By Jonathan


The sounds that people make looking for diamonds are:
Boom
Snap
Crackle
Pop
Crash
Bang
Scrape
Dunk
Crush

By Christopher


The sounds babies make are;
Babble
Bawling
Burping
Mama
Dada
Wail
Gabble
Sniffle
Giggle
Yell
And those are the sounds babies make

By Charlotte


The sound of dirt bikes is:
Errr
Crash
Roarrrr
Boom
Thump
Pop
Click
Swish
Zoooooom
Swoosh
And "Crash" when I bump into a tree!

By Alex


The sound of feet is:
Tapping
Running
Trotting
Clicking
Skipping
Stomping
Swashing
Walking
Dancing

By Phoebe

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