The Greatest Nation on Earth
by
Allan Wolf
I’ve climbed the heights of Everest,
one hand behind my back.
I’ve seen the sights of Asia sitting
high atop a Yak.
Fed Antelope in Africa
and kissed a crocodile
as I was rafting all alone
along the river Nile.
I’m quite the global traveler.
I’ve been to every land:
China, England, Russia, Rome,
New Guinea, and Sudan.
New Zealand and Australia,
Yugoslavia and Perth.
Canada and India.
Dallas and Fort Worth.
But although these wondrous places hold
a certain fascination,
the greatest nation in the world
is. . . my own imagination!
I visit remarkable, marvelous lands
and never leave my chair.
I only have to read a book
to feel as though I’m there.
So hop aboard the Word Express.
It’s leaving from the station.
The only ticket needed is
your own imagination.
Whatever are you waiting for?
The adventure starts today.
Just take a book down from the shelf
and. . . you’re on your way.
In Remembrance...
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Haiku Poetry
What is Haiku?
Haiku is a form of poetry that originated in Japan. It is used to describe nature and the seasons. Each haiku has three lines with only 17 syllables in all. Each of the three lines in a haiku contains a certain number of syllables.
Limericks
Here is a Limerick that the class created together;
There once was a dragon from Jamco,
Who always shopped at Costco.
He always ate food,
when he was in a mood
and his most favourite food was tacos.
Tongue Twisters
Let's begin with some good old tongue twisters....do you know any off by heart?
Here are some links to some good ones!
Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
A Book for Me
by
Greg Pincus
When what’s there on the page
Lets me feel someone’s rage,
Or the joy in the words
Makes me fly with the birds,
Or something I’ve read
Gets me out of my head,
Or the story on view
Helps me see something new,
Or the book sets me free...
It’s a book that’s for me.