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

This month we share ways each of us can make a difference.