What do you think of when

you see a pencil sharpener?

 Pencil Sharpener
By Zoe Ryder White
I think there are a hundred bees
Inside the pencil sharpener
And they buzz
And buzz
And buzz
Until my point is sharp!
What do you think of when
you see a ceiling?
 Ceiling
By Zoe Ryder White
The ceiling
is the sky
for the classroom
What do you think of when
you see a safety pin?
 Safety Pin
By Valerie Worth
Closed, it sleeps
On its side
Quietly,
The silver
Image
Of some
Small fish;

Opened, it snaps
Its tail out
Like a thin shrimp, and looks
At the sharp
Point with a
Surprised eye.
Do you get a big feeling when you think
of your family?

What small object/thing/activity gives you

that big feeling?
 Grandpa’s Banjo

Standing silent so long

Grandpa's banjo is still.
Grandpa's music is gone
standing silent so long.
I cannot play one song
but I promise I will.
Standing silent so long
Grandpa's banjo is still.

© Amy LV
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I can write a bio poem.
Rebecca

Who is funny, fun loving, and always learning.

Who is the older sister of Beth Frazer and oldest daughter of Steve and Debbie.
Who loves her cats, reading books, and teaching.
Who feels happiness, excitement, and love.
Who needs friends and family, kitty snuggles, and a vacation.
Who gives warm hugs, great advice, and a helping hand.
Who fears spiders, fast cars, and silence.
Who would like to see Italy, the Grand Canyon, and her sister.
Who shares knowledge, smiles, and laughs.
Who is learning to be a teacher, happy, and short.
Who is resident of Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Frazer
I can write an acrostic
poem.
https://loveinsurance.club/quotes/family-poems-and-quotes-love.html
Family always comes first
Really supportive and understanding
Always there for one another
Zany family get togethers
Everybody works hard
Right where I belong
Let’s write an acrostic poem about our first grade family:

F
I
R
S
T
What word will you use for your acrostic
poem?

family mother father

brother sister cousin

aunt uncle names

I can write a haiku.
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My Family
Let’s try writing a haiku together:
I can write a free verse
poem.
Do you get a big feeling when you think
of your family?

What small object/thing/activity gives you

that big feeling?
 Let’s write a poem about our first grade family.
What gives us a big feeling?
Is there an object or activity that gives us a big feeling?

Ideas:
spark celebration
assemblies
drills
book boxes
field trips
recess
How can you present your
poetry?
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