Thursday, November 20, 2014

Color Poems

The color poem begins with a metaphor that gives a feeling about the color according to the poet. The next three lines are similes that give examples or supporting details about the first line. Some poets were so inspired, they added more lines!



Brown is elaboration
like pages in an old book
like bark on trees
as brown as soil

By Aubrie


Blue is fun
like playing video games 24 hours straight
like jumping off a 40-ft cliff
as awesome as eating hot pie on a cold day

By Brendan



Blue is sadness
like a cub lost from its mother
like a seal lost at sea
like a person's heart broken after a breakup

By Bryan



Purple is royal
like lavender in bloom
like my peacock shirt
as royal as a king and queen in court

By Dina


Green is earth
like a leaf sprouting out
like a big green tree
like people cleaning and being green
as beautiful as flowers
as bright as the sun
like a green grasshopper
like a green chameleon

By Ethan


Green is fun
like the pool in my backyard
like the mint ice cream in my freezer
green are the leaves on the big oak tree

By Ivan



Yellow is sweet
like yummy honey
like the smile on the sun
like the element of balance
yellow is the sweetness of every rainy day

By Joey


Brown is chocolate
like a deer blended in the trees
like a tree's bark with a woodpecker looking for ants
like a leaf that fell off a tree which is dry
as cold as a hippo in a mud wallow

By Johnnie



Turquoise is relaxation
like ocean water in the morning
like basking in the sun at the pool
as comforting as a good book and a blanket

By Kennedy


Brown is gross
like mud on your clothes
like spilling gravy on your pants
as gross as falling in mud

Black is spooky
like the monsters under your bed
like walking in the woods at night
as spooky as the night!

By Maria

Blue is cold
like the ice
like the cold water in my glass
as cold as snow and winter

By Noah


Blue is cool
like the water
like a book
like a pencil sharpener


By Romel


Yellow is exciting!
like getting a package in the mail
like a roller coaster
like a happy day, with nothing wrong

By Sam



Pink is excitement
like kids running up and down
like children getting new clothes
like teachers getting paid
as exciting as getting my new pink shoes

By Trinity


Brown is persistence
like making mud pie
like digging a hole
as much work as knitting a sweater

By Zelda Myers











Haikus for and from Mrs. Bermudez!

Haikus are 3-line poems of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. Usually they are written about nature, but here, students focused on Art with Mrs. Bermudez.

"We Made a Big Mistake" by Kathleen, Zelda, Aubrie, Sam, Maria, Ivan, Noah, Abel

We did something wrong.
We want to apologize.
Will you forgive us? 


"Bringing Imagination to Life" by Dina, Joey, Nova, Kennedy, Brendan

Drawing from the heart
I see pictures on the wall
Walking down the halls


"The Evolution of Art" by Devin, Trinity, Jackeline, Cam, Romel, Brando

Art changed over years
From fingers to paintbrushes
Beautiful artwork


"Gallery Walk" by Bryan, Ashley, Alexandra, Milo, Johnnie, Jeshua, Andres, Ethan

Admiring work
Colorful shoes, light and dark
Artists feel special


"Gratitude" by Mrs. Bermudez

Kindness and manners
The world is a better place
Thank you for caring




Use of Similes and Metaphors in Poetry

"Two Ears, One Mouth" by Maria and Kennedy

Listening is a prize
So look inside
It'll make you wise.

One mouth is sweet
Listening is a treat.

Your mouth is a waterfall
So don't let it leak
Your mouth is a beak

Tweet, tweet, tweet.



"Snakes" by Noah

The python was as hungry as a cow
The snake could eat a cow
The cobra was like a lion
The cobra is as scary as a devil
The snake is as slimy as a worm












"My Dog" by Joey

Her fur is as black as coal
When I touch her fur it is soft like silk
She is sweet and lazy
Her heart is as pure as gold
She is a beautiful dog
She is Millie


"The Moon and the Sun" by Kathleen and Jeshua

The moon and the sun
are as round as a clock.

The sun is the moon
when the day is dark

The moon is as bumpy
as a bumpy road.

The sun is a bright
light bulb.

The sun and the moon
tell time to whom?

















"The Golden Dog" by Brendan

Shinier than the brightest light
But guess what - she won't bite!
As wise as the wisest man or woman
Doesn't jump on tables for food
Because if she did, that would be rude
She is even golder than gold
Cute like a toddler
In bed at night
As fast as lightning
Through the night
She is my dog...
Goodbye







Monday, October 20, 2014

Round 4 of the Native American Project


Ashley's Tipi



Alexandra's Tipi



Ethan's Tipi



Devin's God's Eye



Brando's Tipi



Ivan's Wigwam





Thursday, October 16, 2014

Round 3 of Native American Projects


Jackeline's Fire for Cooking


Milo's Tipi


Noah's Adobe Brick House


Jeshua's Tipi


Aubrie's Tipi and More


Sam's Corn Husk Doll


Abel's Longhouse


Cam's Tipi


Joey's Tipi and Dream Catcher


Johnnie's Dream Catcher
















Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Round Two of the Native American Projects



More student's shared their projects today!


Andres' Teepee


Zelda's Family of Grass Dolls


Maria's Corn Husk Doll


Kennedy's Toy Horse


Trinity's Longhouse


Brendan's Painting


Nova's teepee






Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Round One of Our Native American Projects

These projects are all made from natural resources found in the environment!


Bryan's Wigwam


Kathleen's Tipi


Dina's Bracelet 


Dina's Earrings