Poetry Project 2008

Mrs. Rizzuto's Class Poetry Page

Five W Poems

Three kids Hanging on a pine tree Looking out the window At writing time. For fun! By Kate Mrs. Rizzuto and Ms. Lowe the best teachers Made a goal In a final game Of 1919. They are magnificent at soccer! By Bertrand Honey the bunny Was hopping around my bed At my house Late in the night. Because he was not tired! By Katie	Tobby the greenish blue alien Tripped over a small, red, chair At our house At 1:00 in the afternoon. Because he wasn't looking! By Diondre The green piece of Lego Getting built On the floor In the hot afternoon. Because he wanted to get built! By Darren My little beadle named Annie Laid in her bed by the fire In my big green house In the dark cold night. To get warm! By Emma
Sparkle the fluffy soft bunny Hops in the tall fields In the sunny evening I find some orange carrots. Because she is very hungry! By Maya A big, fat, fluffy, poisonous, monkey Climbed an oak tree In the tropical forest In the dark. He was hungry! By Lauren	Giraffy the humongous giraffe Had one hump and a bump On his back At the zoo. In the early afternoon. Because he ran into his mom! By Quinn The pudgy pink piggy Went to the silly skinny store In Antarctica On the night of the blowing blizzard To buy blankies. Because he was cold! By Mikey
Tim the tiny turtle Talking on the huge telephone At the end of the rainbow Early in the morning To call his humongous turtle mother who wears glasses! By Nicky Best An awesome red headed girl named Indigo Fell down the stairs while she said, "Must eat chocolate" At her condominium in the woods 2:00 am in the morning. She was sleep walking! By Indigo Mr. Piggy the fat, crazy, old, pig Who had a mustache Went sky diving In Miami, Florida Early in the morning Because he wanted to have a good time! By Blake
Billy the dog Got hit by a bone In the house In the morning. Because his owner was sleeping! By Frank Pikachu, the yellow Pokemon Battled a Piplop At the champion battle In the late afternoon. Because he was a champ! By David	The Easter bunny He hid Easter eggs He lives on an island On Easter. Because he is nice. By Jack Mr. Snortly, the mud pig Tripped over a big piece of brown mud In his muddy play park When the sun was setting He wanted to look for tasty food! By Paige The zebra Ran around the pen At the zoo In the morning, Becasue he was happy! By Grace

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Can You Imagine? Poems

Can you Imagine? By Maya A sunny day without a sun? A bird without feathers? A school without learning? A trampoline without bouncing? A house without doors? A bag without an inside? A tree without branches? A person without eyes, nose and mouth? a pencil without sharpen? A car without wheels? A needle without any point? A cat without legs? A phone without any buttons? Can You Imagine? By Lauren A fan without air? A dad without legs? A flag without color? A volcano without lava? A mom without dad? Butterflies without wings? Me without Wii? Simile without words? A bus without seats? Can You Imagine? By David A world without grasslands? A world without trees? A world without animals? A world without an ocean? A world without life? A world without anything? Not anything at all? Can You Imagine? By Mikey An ocean without water? A pizza without cheese? A goalie without a helmet? A South American Husky without fur? A tiger without grrrrr? A butterfly without wings? A well without water? A book without words? A book without a cover? A dog without eyes? A mall without stores? A wart hog without warts? Can You Imagine? By Diondre A shark without a fin? A farmer without hen? A snake without a nose? A man without a pose? A dragon without fire? A car without a tire? A zebra without hair? A kid without care? A castle without a knight? A cave without dynamite? A pencil without ink? A person without a wink? Can You Imagine? By Emma A goat without an eye? A Titanic without it sinking? A frog without a log? A bear without hair? A duck without a cluck? A sun without light? A chicken without wings? A tree without ruff bark? A cat without it's fat? Bees without wings? A bee without a sting? A beach without waves? A clam without a pearl? A heart without love? A world without color? A cheetah without speed? A chip without dip? A house without a mouse? Superman without strength? Can You Imagine? By Jack Water without a shark? A tree without bark? A shark without a fin? A face without a chin? A castle without a knight? A knight without might? A band without fans? A world without land? A bus without a tire? Electricity without a wire?	Can You Imagine? By Katie A berry without color? A pencil without color? A plane without wings? A snake without a tongue? Winter without snow? A face without eyes? Dinner without food? Me without you? A cat without a tail? A boat without a sail? Dogs without cats? Kids without bats? Can You Imagine? By Quinn A Hen without a pen? A farm without an alarm? A cat without a rat? A cradle without a label? A call without a hall? A city without a mall? A hose without a nose? A shoe without a pose? A night without a flight? A fight without kites? A bird without being heard? Can You Imagine? By Nicky A forest without trees? A hive without bees? A girl without hair? A boy without a chair? A dog without a house? A cat without a mouse? A dog without a claw? A cup without a straw? A bottle withou t water? A pig without slobber? A baby without a cradle? A dog without a bagel? Can You Imagine? By Nicky A tiger without stripes? A baseball game without strikes? A tree without leaves? A tee ball game without tees? A clock without numbers? A kitchen without cupboards? A park without grass? A bathroom without baths? Johnny Rocket without a rocket? Pants without a pocket? Can You Imagine? By Frank Ferrie A pizza without dough? A bear without eyes? A gum ball without gum? A fish without fins? A kids without hands? A tomato without juice? A bagel without bread? A shop without food? .A kitchen without plates? A book without words? A pencil without lead? A sun without light? A mouse without a tail? A bear without claws? A world without laws? A pool without water? A dad without a daughter? Can You Imagine? By Darren A car without wheels? A person without a nose? A cave without bats? A store without hats? A plane without wings? A king without a crown? A dog without an eye? A soldier without a sword? A book without a title? A night without stars? A school without students? A class without chairs? A school without homework? Can You Imagine? By Grace A swimming pool without some water? A bear without hair? A dog without a tail? Food without water? A frog without a log? A cross without Jesus? A Sunday without church? A day without school? A clown without a frown? A city without a pity?
Can You Imagine? By Bertrand A dog without a tail? A mailman without mail? Soccer without a ball? Schools without a hall? A house without an alarm? Farmers without a farm? A girl without hair? A ball without air? A newspaper without information? A plane without transportation? Can You Imagine? By Indigo A world without money? A hive without honey? A world without trees? A dog without fleas? A kid without a hug? A man without a coffee mug? A book without an illustration? A time machine without transformation? A jelly bean without yummy? A girl without a tummy? A model without a pose? A rose garden without a rose? Sleeping Beauty without sleep?	Can You Imagine? By Paige A fish without scales? A cat without a tail? A big boat without a sail? A bird without wings? A land without band? A world without fans? A heart without care? A bear without hair? A world without sun? A world without fun? Can You Imagine? By Blake A bear without hair? A cat without a tail? A pizza without crust? A dust bunny without dust? A tiger without stripes? A rattlesnake without rattle? A book without words? A girl without hair? A dog without eyes? A log without bark? A warthog without warts? A dog without fun? A person without eyes?
Can You Imagine? By Mrs. Rizzuto Fishing without a lake? A snowstorm without a flake? A hook without bait? A bobber without weight? A fire without a flame? Children without a game?

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I Am From . . . Poems

Where I'm From
By Frank

I am from cheese pizza
From vanilla ice cream
And Popsicles
Red, white, and blue Fire Crackers.

I am from my blankey
From Peek-a-Boo
and Magic Tree House
Many adventures they go on.

I am from Pennsylvania
From my friends and cousins
And the parks
With lots of fish.

Where I'm From
By Lauren

I am from ice cream
From popcorn
And cream eggs
It's very creamy.

I am from Jonny
From Bike Ride
and Green Eggs and Ham
The eggs were green.

I am from London
From big and lovely
And rainy
The rain looks like pouring down puddles.

Where I'm From
By Quinn

I am from banana
From frosting off a cake
And peanut butter
It is squishy.

I am from Binky (Dad's nose)
From The Big Blue House
And Green Eggs and Ham
The Grinch doesn't like green eggs and ham.

I am from Colorado
From museums and swimming
And nature
Beautiful scenery.

Where I'm From
By Jack

I am from junk and french fries
From Sonic Blasts
And frosty milk shakes
Chocolate Frosty and vanilla milk shakes.

I am from stuff animals
From ABC books
And Adventures at Droon
Secrete door that leads to Droon.

I am from Colorado
From mountain and grizzles
And lakes
With fresh water in it.

Where I'm From
By Mikey

I am from ice cream
From cake
And Shirley Temples
With lots of cherries and a lime.

I am from teddy
From Christmas Mouse
And Piggy Book
The movie too.

I am from Colorado
From the Colorado flag
and lots of pretty sights
With tall sunflower.

Where I'm From
By Paige

I am from cheese pizza
From chocolate cupcakes
And raspberry ice cream
It's creamy and razzy.

I am from rose blanket
From the Three Little Frogs
And Three Little Puppies
Cute, cuddly and fluffy.

I am from Colorado
From trees and flowers
And where it has different weather
Sunny, snowy, rainy, and leafy.

Where I'm From
By Diondre

I am from candy
From ice cream
And gummy penguins
They are gummy.

I am from a tiny stuffed animal
From One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
And the Three Little Pigs
Itąs about three pigs and a wolf.

I am from Colorado
From trees to the waterfall
And mountains
Bumpy and tall.

Where I'm From
By Maya

I am from broccoli in ranch
From chocolate cake
And chocolate cupcakes
That has sprinkles and icing on top.

I am from Teddy bears
From Wacky Wednesday
And Junie B. Jones
Her language is funny.

I am from Colorado
From the blue waterfalls
And the Rocky Mountains
That are gray and hard.

Where I'm From
By Katie

I am from fettuccine alfredo
From homemade ice cream
And tiramisu
Creamy and light.

Where Iąm From
I am from The White Rabbit
From the Tummy Book
And Horton Hatches the Egg
Very Funny.

I am from Colorado
From hot and cold
And beautiful flowers
Irises and daffodils.

Where I'm From
By Darren

I am from gum
From ice cream cake
And pizza
Cheese pizza.

I am from squishy balls
From Magic Tree House
And A to Z Mystery
Lots of mystery.

I am from China
From lots of people and fun
Few cars
I donąt have a car.

Where I'm From
By Emma

I am from Chinese food
From popsicles
And ice cream
Chocolate favor.

I am from Barney and Friends
From The Grinch Who Stole Christmas
And The Three Little Pigs
And the big bad wolf.

I am from Nebraska
From cows and horses
And those that live on the farm
With chickens.

Where I'm From
By Grace

I am from steamed broccoli
From cake and ice cream
And steamed corn
It is very healthy for you.

I am from my blankey
From Gus and Grandpa
And Charlotteąs Web
With spiders and pigs.

I am from Colorado
From flowers and mountains
And lots of horses
I like to ride them.

Where I'm From
By Blake

I am from hot dogs
From ice cream
And candy
Mostly chocolate.

I am from Dumb Dumb
From Bike Lessons
And the Hungry Caterpillars
It has cupcakes.

I am from Colorado
From mountains and lakes
And rivers
They run rapidly.

Where I'm From
By Indigo

I am from sour pickles
From my moms brownies
And chocolate blasts from D.Q.
With whip cream all creamy.

I am from Baby Sally
From ABC Alphabet
And Mr. Santa Santa
With scaly skin like a lizard.

I am from Colorado
From sunshine and rain
And clouds and wind
Sweeping through my windows onto my skin.

Where I'm From
By
David

I am from a cooked up steak
From delicious chocolate
And tasty jelly beans
Shaped like eggs.

I am from a stuffed bunny
From Magic Tree House
And If I Ran the Zoo
With the 10 legged lion.

I am from Colorado
From the beautiful mountains and frozen lakes
And glittering stars
So high and bright.

Where I'm From
By Nicky

I am from blue berries
From blue cheese cake
And gummy worms
With their squiggly tails.

I am from rattles
From Alberto the Alligator
And The Night of the Teddy Bears
And their small puffy tails.

I am from Colorado
From the Rocky Mountains and the ponds to the creeks
And the ski hills to the people skiing
And the people falling off their skis.

Where I'm From
By Bertrand

I am from pizza
From ice cream
And cake
From D.Q.

I am from soccer balls
From Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
And Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
With Harry Potter's adventurers.

I am from Colorado
From four seasons and the Colorado River
And the Rockies
Grizzles.

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Emotion Poems

Unwanted
By Indigo

Unwanted
Doesn't have to be lonely
Like when all your friends leave you to find another one.
Unwanted
Doesn't have to be upsetting
Like when no one will teach you to ride your bike.
Unwanted
Can be a good thing when you want to be alone.
Unwanted
Is unwanted and you can't change that!

Surprised
By Nicky

Surprised
Doesn't have to be winning a prize at the mall
Like for guessing right how many jelly beans in a jar.
Surprised
Doesn't have to be at a birthday
Like at the party at the indoor soccer field.
Surprised
Can be figuring out your best friend can't have a sleep over because he's sick.
Surprised
Is winning an outdoors championship soccer tournament!

Happy
by Jack

Happy
Doesn't have to be when friends come over
Like having a sleepover.
Happy
Doesn't have to be when school gets out
Like screaming "no more pencils, no more books".
Happy
Can be when you get ice cream.
Happy
Is when you get a new student teacher named Ms. Lowe.

Sad
by Jack

Sad
Doesn't have to be crying
Like tears on your face.
Sad
Doesn't have to be upset
Like a sister stealing something from a brother.
Sad
Can be being hurt.
Sad
Is hurt feelings.

Happy
By Darren

Happy
Doesn't have to be fun
Like going on vacations.
Happy
Doesn't have to be surprised
Like getting Legos.
Happy
Can be like getting Pokemon cards.
Happy
Is when you get something.

Surprised
by Frank

Surprised
Doesn't have to be a Valentines Party
Like in the classroom.
Surprised
Doesn't have to be when you get a Wii
Like at Christmas.
Surprised
Can be when you see your old friend back in Pennsylvania.
Surprised
Is when you're going to go to California.

Crazy
by Frank
Crazy
Doesn't have to be jumping off a cliff
Like Mount Rushmore.
Crazy
Doesn't have to be getting hit by a coconut line
Thrown in your face.
Crazy
Can be making a car crash
Like on I70.
Crazy is not trying to hit yourself.

Happy
by Emma
Happy
Doesn't have to be getting a new pet
Like being on Pet Finder.
Happy
Doesn't have to be going on a vacation
Like a summer vacation.
Happy
Can be summer.
Happy
Is a good feeling.

Crazy
by Paige

Crazy
Doesn't have to be curious
Like what your going to get for your presents.
Crazy
Doesn't have to be happy
Like being surprised when my mom told me she was getting a limo for that night.
Crazy
Can be happy or curious or surprised.
Crazy
Is like happy and how you feel.

Sad
By Lauren
Sad
Doesn't have to be crying
Like tears coming down your face.
Sad
Doesn't have to be getting in trouble
Like fighting at home with my sister.
Sad
Can be alone in a scary island.
Sad
is fear.

Scared
by Lauren

Scared
Doesn't have to be getting a needle in your foot
Like sliding on the floor.
Scared
Doesn't have to be yelling "hi"
Like on a roller coater.
Scared
is breaking a wrist.

Crazy
by Blake

Crazy
Doesn't have to be running wild
Like a wild man.
Crazy
Doesn't have to be hopping mad
Like a frog.
Crazy
Can be jumping off a cliff.
Crazy
Is running up and down the stairs at 1 a.m. in the hospital.

Sad
by Blake

Sad
Doesn't have to be crying
Like you sat on a cactus.
Sad
Doesn't have to be in the principal's office
Like you have done something.
Sad
Can be when pets die or being maimed.
Sad
Is a very strong feeling.

Excited
by Quinn and Grace
Doesn't have to be at a birthday party
Like when you get lots and lots of presents.
Excited
Doesn't have to be on Pascha
Like when you get up too early.
Excited
Can be when lots of fireworks go off at night!
Excited
Is when you go horseback riding in Mexico!

Excited
by Grace

Excited
Doesn't have to be nervous
Like on the first day of school.
Excited
Doesn't have to be fun
Like when you go horse back riding.
Excited
Can be good
Just like my Mom and Dad!
Excited
Is nice and happy.

Happy
by Maya

Happy
Doesn't have to be having lots of fun
Like going to the park with your Dad and Mom.
Happy
Doesn't have to be if somebody comes over
Like if your having a sleepover.
Happy
Can be if its an early Christmas morning having joy with your family.
Happy
Is wonderful excitement, cool, romantic feelings

Happy
by Maya

Happy
Doesn't have to be having someone come over
Like if your having a sleep over.
Happy
Doesn't have to be going somewhere that you love to go to
Like going to Jomba Juice with your family.
Happy
Can be an early Christmas morning having joy with your family.
Happy
Is doing stuff that you love to do.

Surprised
by Bertrand

Surprised
Doesn't have to be awesome
Like winning a championship in an indoor soccer game.
Surprised
Doesn't have to be surprised
Like when Tucker popped in our room.
Surprised
Can be when an alarm goes off.
Surprised
Is just surprised its self!

Happy
By Bertrand

Happy
Doesn't have to be extremely happy
Like winning a championship.
Happy
Doesn't have to be laughing really hard
Like answering a funny joke.
Happy
Can be having fun.
Happy
Is just happy.

Crazy
By Diondre

Crazy
Doesn't have to be excited
Like going to Chucky Cheese.
Crazy
Doesn't have to be hyper
Like you go to your presents on Christmas.
Crazy
Can be happy
When it's Christmas Eve.
Crazy
Is when your excited to be going to Florida!

Happy
by Mikey

Happy
Doesn't have to be fun
Like a roller coaster.
Happy
Doesn't have to be scared
Like a pit bull dog
Happy
Can be smiles on your face.
Happy
Is good.

Disappointed
by Mikey

Disappointed
Doesn't have to be mad
Like my sister kicks me in my shin!
Disappointed
Doesn't have to be upset
Like when I get hit by a soccer ball!
Disappointed
Can be if you don't do things right.
Disappointed
Is when you are let down.

Fear
by Katie

Fear
Doesn't have to be horrifying
Like scary movies.
Fear
Doesn't have to be loud
Like terrifying screams.
Fear
Can be sad
Like death.
Fear
Is a bad feeling.

Crazy
by Katie

Crazy
Doesn't have to be out loud.
Like screams.
Crazy
Doesn't have to be wild
Like running in circles.
Crazy
Can be weird.
Crazy
Is sometimes like a school play, when things go wrong.

Happy
by David

Happy
Doesn't have to be fun
Like on a roller coaster.
Happy
Doesn't have to be with a friend
Like a sleepover.
Happy
Can be a video game.
Happy
Is a good feeling.

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Rhetorical Question Poems

Wondering About Peanuts
by Nicky

I wonder if peanuts like it in the shell?
I suppose not because it's probably too dark.
They don't like to be crunched up into tiny pieces.
But they probably don't like to be eaten.
But maybe sometimes they get left in the bag and thrown away.

Pencils
by Quinn

I wonder if pencils like being pencils?
I suppose they don't because they get chomped up by the sharpener.
Then they would never get tall again.
After they're bought with all their friends, they have to say good bye.
They hate it when the eraser is too short.

Popcorn
By David

I wonder if popcorn likes to be popped?
I suppose they do.
They get bigger.
They never pop alone.
They make kids happy.

Water
by David

I wonder if water likes to get drank?
I suppose it does.
It will have a fun time in your digestive system.
They will turn into something new.
They will travel to a new city!

Squishy Grapes!
by Paige

I wonder if grapes like to get crushed down in your stomach.
I suppose they would not like it. Then it's like they're gone forever.
They would not like to go down your stomach because it would be growling too much.
And they missed their friends that are grapes.
And they don't like being smooched.

DNA
By Bertrand

I wonder if DNA can sense a fingerprint in the air?
I suppose it can't.
Because you can't put air in a DNA machine.
Because wind can take the print away before police know the news.
Because you can't see it!

Does The Sun Like Going Down At Night?
by Indigo

I wonder if the sun likes going down at night?
I suppose it does.
But it has to share the fame with the moon.
But at least it lasts longer in the summer when everybody enjoys it!
Maybe it gets tired and goes down because it's tired and its flame is burning out.

I'll never know.

Cats
by Emma

I wonder if cats like licking themselves?
I suppose they might not.
They might get a hair ball.
They're getting filth in their mouth.
If they are an outside cat and jump on fences they might get a splinter on their tongue.

Marker Feelings
by Kathleen

I wonder if markers like being used?
I suppose they don't because they give away ink.
They go in the smell garbage when all their ink runs out.
Sometimes their points get torn, cut, and worn off.
I think they get tired of their color sometimes.

Trees
by Grace

I wonder if trees like being trees?
I suppose they don't.
Because they get cut down.
And also get chopped down into little tiny pieces for paper.
And maybe a flood might come and they would drown.

Pizza
by Frank

I wonder if pizzas like getting cooked?
I suppose they do.
They will be fresh.
They will be hot.
They will have friends.

Steak
by Maya

I wonder if steak likes to be cut?
I suppose not, because I think it would hurt to be cut in pieces.
Steak is a living animal, so I think it wouldn't like to be cut.
If I was cut into tiny pieces it would hurt.

I Wonder
by Mikey

I wonder if beans like to be eaten?
I suppose they don' t.
I don't think they want to be eaten and be cooked.
And get covered in slimy greasy BBQ Sauce.
And are very soft and get smushed with your teeth.

Why Dogs Chase Their Tails
by Lauren

I wonder if dogs like to chase their tail?
I suppose they do.
Because they do it a lot.
Because they want to eat their tail.
Because they want to run in circles!

Bears
by Blake

I wonder if bears like having sharp teeth?
I suppose they do because they kill prey.
Maybe they could go hunting with their teeth.
They might steel your food.
They could really protect themselves.

Flying South
by Jack

I wonder if birds like flying south in the winter?
I suppose not. They have to fly a long distance and leave their nest.
They also have to fly back and make a new nest.
Sometimes they're pregnant and they have to lay their eggs.
And their wings get tired.

I Wonder
by Mrs. Rizzuto

I wonder if each star has someone making a wish on it?
I suppose most have had someone notice their twinkling.
I have a favorite one that waits for me.
It's comforting to know it is always there.
No matter where I am, or where I travel,
my star is always precisely where I saw it last.
My star wishes are my prayers.

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