Poetry Project 2006
Mrs. Vig's Class Poetry Page
Because Poems
Sound Poems
What To Do If You Are . . . Poems
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Because Poems
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Monkeys
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they hang on vines.
Because they climb up high.
Because they eat bananas.
Because they are silly.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like monkeys.
By: Cameron
Tigers
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they are cats.
Because they have paws.
Because they can climb.
Because they live in Africa.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like tigers.
By: Andrew
Cats
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they sleep a lot.
Because they snuggle.
Because they are soft.
Because they sleep with you.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like cats.
By: Emily Brown
Cats
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they snuggle.
Because they play with string.
Because they have claws.
Because they run fast.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like cats.
By: Catherine
Monkeys
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because I like monkeys.
Because monkeys are cute.
Because monkeys are fuzzy.
Because they hang.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like monkeys.
By: Max
Wolves
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they eat meat.
Because they run fast.
Because they howl at people.
Because they are dangerous.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like wolves.
By: Jack
Koalas
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they know alot.
Because they are cuter than lions.
Because they love to cuddle with their mom.
Because they have cozy pouches.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like koalas.
By: Kyle
Dogs
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they are cute.
Because they sit on your brothers.
Because they play ball with you.
Because they run with you.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like dogs.
By: Hannah
Kittens
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they cuddle up nicely.
Because they could play like big cats.
Because they eat cat food.
Because their claws are sharp.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like kittens.
By: Morgan
Dogs
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they bark loudly.
Because they love to play.
Because they chase cats.
Because they love people.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like dogs.
By: Amanda
Dogs
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they run fast.
Because they jump good.
Because you can throw them a bone.
Because they play ball.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like dogs.
By: Katie
Tigers
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they are fast.
Because they are good at running.
Because they have paws.
Because they have claws.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like tigers.
By: Alex
Koalas
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they climb trees.
Because they are fuzzy.
Because they eat eucalyptus.
Because they live in Australia.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like koalas.
By: Jorge
Lions
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they run very fast.
Because they roar loudly.
Because they search for food.
Because they have sharp claws.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like lions.
By: Lorenzo
Dogs
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because I like them a lot.
Because they bark a lot of the time.
Because they jump a lot.
Because they are born as puppies.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like dogs.
By: David
Dogs
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they dig a lot.
Because they run around.
Because they eat meat.
Because they chase cats.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like dogs.
By: Jason
Wolves
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they eat meat.
Because they hunt in packs.
Because they run fast.
Because they have sharp teeth.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like wolves.
By: Mikey
Dogs
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they are very exciting.
Because they sit on top of you.
Because they play ball with you.
Because they are very good pets.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like dogs.
By: Julia
Sharks
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they loose teeth.
Because they eat fish.
Because they surround fish.
Because they are good swimmers.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like sharks.
By: Garrett
Birds
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they fly.
Because they have little eyes.
Because their feathers are soft.
Because they stay small.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like birds.
By: Maryam
Monkeys
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they eat bananas.
Because they have tails.
Because some are little.
Because they climb trees.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like monkeys.
By: Adam
Lions
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because they roar.
Because they run fast.
Because lions eat meat.
Because they have sharp claws.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like lions.
By: Colin
Horses.
I like them.
Ask me why.
Because you can ride them.
Because they run free.
Because they look very cute.
Because they are beautiful.
Because, because, because.
That's why.
I like horses.
By Lindsey
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The Sound of The Jungle
By: Amanda, Mikey, Adam
The sound of the jungle is
Scream,
Roar,
Whistle,
Holler,
Hiss,
Splash,
Thunder,
Chirp.
The Sound of School
By: Jason, Garrett, Emily
The sound of school is
Yelling,
Running,
Clapping,
Instruments,
Playing,
Rustling,
Flag salute,
Squeaking,
Stapling.
The Sound of a Baseball Game
By: Kyle, Catherine, Katie, Cameron
The sound of a baseball game is
Pop,
Cheering,
CHARGE,
Let's Go,
Cracking,
Spilling,
Music,
Announcer,
Clapping,
HOT DOGS,
YOU'RE OUT!
The Sound of a Farm
By: Maryam, Lindsey, Morgan
The sound of a farm is
Moo,
Oink,
Quack,
Cock-a-doodle,
Baa,
Neigh,
Woof,
Meow,
Cluck,
Buzz Buzz,
Gobble Gobble,
Tweet Tweet.
The Sound of Summer
By Jorge, Alex, Andrew
The sound of summer is
Tweet tweet,
Shshshshs,
Whistle,
Splash,
Sprinkle,
Talking,
Chatting,
Laughter,
Singing,
Beep,
Panting.
The Sound of Spring
By: Julia, Jack, Colin
The sound of spring is
Pitter patter,
Boom, boom,
Tweet tweet,
Whoosh,
Splish,
Splash,
Singing,
Moo,
Pop,
Ribbit,
Yelling,
Bubbly.
The Sound of Winter
By: Hannah, Lorenzo, David
The sound of winter is
Ho, ho ho
Jingle bells,
Scratch,
Boom,
Woof Woof,
Yelling,
Screaming,
Crunching,
Caroling,
Crackle.
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What To Do If You Are . . . Poems
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What to do if you are a Dog
By: Catherine
Cuddle.
Run.
Play.
Chew dog toys.
Dig up dog bones.
Eat dog food.
What to do if you are a Baseball Player
By: Jason
Hit home runs.
Run bases.
Play the field.
Catch balls.
Pitch.
Be the best.
Play for the Mets.
What to do if you are a Clown
By: Jorge
Be silly.
Balance on wires.
Ride a unicycle.
Wear big shoes.
Ride in a little car.
Spray stuff in people's faces.
Throw pies at people.
What to do if you are a Dog
By Maryam
Run a lot.
Play with a ball.
Chew stuff.
Play fetch.
Go to the park.
Eat dog food.
Chase cats.
Wear a collar.
Snuggle.
What to do if you are a Cop
By: Max
Help kids.
Help people.
Don't use guns for violence.
Save people.
Put bad people in jail.
Have handcuffs.
Have a badge.
Wear a uniform.
What to do if you are a Singer
By: Julia
Sing attractive songs.
Make sure you have a good voice.
Wear makeup.
Wear cool clothes.
Wear jewelry.
Sign autographs.
Ride in a limousine.
Sleep in a rich looking bed.
Get a puppy.
What to do if you are an Ice Skater
You do tricks.
Try not to slip.
Take lessons.
Become a professional.
Win medals.
Eat healthy.
Wear pretty costumes.
By: Katie
What to do if you are a Friend
Play together.
Have fun.
Do homework together.
Have snacks together.
Have sleepovers.
Go to school together.
By: Emily
What to do if you are a Soccer Player
Score a goal.
Get dirty.
Chew gum.
Play hard.
Get a trophy.
Play in games.
Wear shin guards.
Wear shorts.
By: Hannah
What to do if you are a Wolf
Be very fierce.
Try to run very fast.
Try to catch food.
Try to blend in with things.
Fight tough animals.
Eat lots of meat.
By: Mikey
What to do if you are a Wolf
Run fast.
Be scary.
Go out at night.
See well.
Live in a dark place.
Eat animals.
By: Lorenzo
What to do if you are a Mom
Yell at children.
Take us to places.
Take kids to bowling.
Take us to football practice.
Love us to death.
Bring us to the park.
By: Colin
What to do if you are a Cat
Eat cat food.
Drink water.
Play with cat toys.
Sleep a lot.
Scratch the couch.
Puss when you get pet.
By: Andrew
What to do if you are a Dog
Run and get the ball.
Jump on the table and take food.
Bite people.
Knock over the trash can.
Scratch.
Chew bones.
By: David
What to do if you are a Monkey
Jump around the jungle.
Swing vine to vine.
Eat bananas.
Play in tree tops.
Monkey around.
Play with friends.
By: Cameron
What to do if you are a Panda
Live in China.
Eat bamboo.
Have black and white fur.
Take care of your cubs.
Be endangered.
Look like a toy bear.
By: Jack
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