Color Poems: A Rainbow of Poetry

May 2nd, 2007

Welcome to Ms. Cristella’s Class Blog at TUFSDblogs.org! Currently featured on our class blog is “A Rainbow of Poetry.” We read Mary O’Neill’s Hailstones and Halibut Bones, a collection of color poems, and crafted our own poetry modeled after Mary O’Neill’s poetic style. As good writers, we used sensory language, strong juicy “wow” words, and [...]

“Orange Is”

May 2nd, 2007

By Jashonjashaun.mp3 Orange is a pumpkin In a field at a little farm in fall. Orange is a peach Sweet, slimy, sticky in my mouth. Orange is juice Sweet and sour On a hot summer day. Orange is a school bus Listen to the noisy children Driving on the way to school! Orange is a [...]

“Green Is”

May 2nd, 2007

david.mp3By David Green is a four leaf clover That brings GOOD LUCK! Green is a hungry alligator Hunting through the swamps for food. Green is a leprechaun Dancing on St. Patricks Day. Green is a turtle When it gets scared it hides in its shell. Green is salad that crunches Crunch, crunch, crunch In your [...]

“Red Is”

May 2nd, 2007

dylan.mp3By Dylan Red is the symbol of hope That floats upon us in the air. Red is the wildfire That burns across the woods Through the plants and forest. It never stops to help… Only destroy. Red is the summer days Steamy upon us When only the pool Can cool With warm water. Outside we [...]

“Green Is”

May 2nd, 2007

atesh.mp3By Atesh Green is leaves Blowing through the air Green is seedlings… A baby plant that will soon GROW Into a flower. Green is watermelon That tastes so sweet And exellent on a summer day.

“Red Is”

May 2nd, 2007

hannah.mp3By Hannah Red is a juicy red jello That is so soft is s-l-i-t-h-e-r-s Like a snake down your throat. Red is blood That comes out of your body When you get a painful shot OW! Red is Hawaiian punch That looks like red Gatorade And gives you a red, fruity mustache. Red is a [...]

“Pink Is”

May 2nd, 2007

amanda.mp3By Amanda Pink is the love that fills the air When someone is in love. Pink is lemonade I drink on a hot day. Pink is bubble gum that is stuck to my shoe When I walk I hear it stick to the sidewalk. Pink is as quiet as a sleeping lamb Shhhhh…. It is [...]