Friday, February 7, 2014

Fourth Grade Poets

What do we get when helping kids
discover the Japanese poet Basho, writing
a poem about a hippo, and introduce them
to the  5-7-5 hikau syllable cadence? 

How about a new world of expression!



Surfing loudly
It rose from the river's debts
Hippopotamus
                                                                               ~Mr. Watson

A bird's song is lovely
The tune ever beautiful
Cherish a bird's song
                                                                                    ~Elizabeth

The moon shone brightly
on the sea, land, and roof all
It's spectacular.
                                                                               ~Makayla


The bird crows at dawn
Wind howls at the horizon,
and morning it is.
                                                                               ~Genesis

Football is awesome
Sweat, chilly air, cleats, shoulder pads
Coaches, fans, spirit.
                                                                               ~Bryce


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