Our class has written poems based on the borrowed title and general formatting found in a poem originally written by George Ella Lyons.
Where I'm From
by Natalie
I am from the sink,
from Dawn and the sponge.
I am from the carpet in my media room,
soft and cozy.
It smelled new and comforting.
I am from the crepe myrtle tree,
the pansies, the bright colors
of bright flowers planted years ago.
I am from the Sunday church-goers and
funny, silly family time.
From Erik and Ethan and Nik.
I'm from the laugh-ers, the jokers.
From be-cool-stay-in-school,
and listen-to-your-mother.
I'm from the book that is read and
the crafts that are done in Sunday school.
I'm from California,
Swedish meatballs and scones.
From the heart attack my UNC-love grandfather had
to that laser that was put in my father's eye so he wouldn't need glasses.
In my mother's big walk-in closet, hidden away are pictures.
I'm from the small house,
that was always small,
but gave me perspective.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Rachel- Where I'm From
Our class has written poems based on the borrowed title and general formatting found in a poem originally written by George Ella Lyons.
Where I'm From
by Rachel
I am from the kitchen,
from the Whirlpool dishwasher and oven.
I am from the family room,
brown, orange.
It smelled like dinner floating in from the kitchen.
I am from the gardenias,
the rosemary bush--
they are the best smelling things ever.
I am from the home-cooked meals,
from my mom, my dad
and Sarah.
I am from running-into-things,
and Go brush your teeth!
and I-love-yous.
I am from Christmases and Thanksgivings.
I am from the South,
from hush puppies and country bar-b-que.
From falling off the jungle gyms
and breaking your arm,
from my uncle not waking up from his sleep.
I am from the pictures on my mom's computer,
from the Tar Heel State.
Where I'm From
by Rachel
I am from the kitchen,
from the Whirlpool dishwasher and oven.
I am from the family room,
brown, orange.
It smelled like dinner floating in from the kitchen.
I am from the gardenias,
the rosemary bush--
they are the best smelling things ever.
I am from the home-cooked meals,
from my mom, my dad
and Sarah.
I am from running-into-things,
and Go brush your teeth!
and I-love-yous.
I am from Christmases and Thanksgivings.
I am from the South,
from hush puppies and country bar-b-que.
From falling off the jungle gyms
and breaking your arm,
from my uncle not waking up from his sleep.
I am from the pictures on my mom's computer,
from the Tar Heel State.
Ava- Where I'm From
Our class has written poems based on the borrowed title and general formatting found in a poem originally written by George Ella Lyons.
Where I'm From
by Ava
I am from the laundry,
from All soap and Clorox.
I am from the mulch under my slide,
sharp, splintered--
it felt like the bark on a tree.
I am from the trees.
The roses,
so prickly, but beautiful.
I am from the movie nights,
and the believers,
from Papa and Mimi
and Kiki.
I am from the busy-bees
and the smarties.
From Go to sleep!
and Do your best.
I am from the Baptist church,
where I learn about God.
I am from the UNC hospital,
and from a great-grandfather from Ireland.
From potatoes and haggis.
I am from the day my father died,
and the time I lost a bet.
I found special family photos in a book.
I am from those memories--
those special things that make up who
I am.
Where I'm From
by Ava
I am from the laundry,
from All soap and Clorox.
I am from the mulch under my slide,
sharp, splintered--
it felt like the bark on a tree.
I am from the trees.
The roses,
so prickly, but beautiful.
I am from the movie nights,
and the believers,
from Papa and Mimi
and Kiki.
I am from the busy-bees
and the smarties.
From Go to sleep!
and Do your best.
I am from the Baptist church,
where I learn about God.
I am from the UNC hospital,
and from a great-grandfather from Ireland.
From potatoes and haggis.
I am from the day my father died,
and the time I lost a bet.
I found special family photos in a book.
I am from those memories--
those special things that make up who
I am.
Kayla- Where I'm From
Our class has written poems based on the borrowed title and general formatting found in a poem originally written by George Ella Lyons.
Where I'm From
by Kayla
I am from the cleaner,
from Lysol and Febreeze.
I am from the rose bush
pink and leafy,
it felt like cotton.
I am from the tulips,
the tree in the front yard,
the curled branches for climbing.
I am from the get-togethers
and New York Christmases.
From Helen and Diana and David.
I am from the last-minuters
and the forgetfuls,
from I-didn't-do-it! and
You-can-shush-now.
I am from the songs floating through my head.
I'm from New York and Sweden,
Swedish meatballs and pancakes
From the lawn mower cutting off three toes of my uncle's mom,
and the fake eye of my grandmother.
From dresser drawers full of photos.
I am from the New Yorkers in those photos.
Where I'm From
by Kayla
I am from the cleaner,
from Lysol and Febreeze.
I am from the rose bush
pink and leafy,
it felt like cotton.
I am from the tulips,
the tree in the front yard,
the curled branches for climbing.
I am from the get-togethers
and New York Christmases.
From Helen and Diana and David.
I am from the last-minuters
and the forgetfuls,
from I-didn't-do-it! and
You-can-shush-now.
I am from the songs floating through my head.
I'm from New York and Sweden,
Swedish meatballs and pancakes
From the lawn mower cutting off three toes of my uncle's mom,
and the fake eye of my grandmother.
From dresser drawers full of photos.
I am from the New Yorkers in those photos.
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Summer Dares
"Dare a Llama-Monkey" 2013
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This is a list of summer dares that my students came up with for me to perform during the Summer of 2013.
1. Do a handstand in the water. -Jessica
2.Decorate or reconfigure a piece of your clothing. -Brooke
+I made a pair of pants with my aunt this summer. They were an easy pattern that has ties instead of any complicated zippers or buttons. They are extremely comfortable; maybe I will wear them some day so that you can see them.2.
3. Read a book to Sammy and JJ. - Brooke
4. Learn how to say “I am a pretty unicorn” in Turkish. -Natasha
+Ben oldukça boynuzlu at duyuyorum + Click here to hear how it sounds!
5. Jump off a tree and land in a lake. -Miguel
6. Climb a huge tree. -Madelyn
7.
+I am working on a stationary bike washing machine that works by pulleys, belts, and is powered by pedaling. It is still in progress.
8. Climb a tall tree and stay there for 3 hours. -Raven and Makayla
9. Meditate for 15 hours and 10 minutes. -Cross
10. Stay underwater for 45 seconds. -Ava
11. Run 3 miles in 25 minutes. -Ava
12. Read 3 chapter books in 3 weeks. - Madelyn
+I have read 10 books this summer. I will be sure to write an upcoming post on the titles that I read.
12.
+I have read 10 books this summer. I will be sure to write an upcoming post on the titles that I read.
13. Eat a bug. -Madelyn and Kendall
+I ate a tent caterpillar on June 17. Granted, it was a baby, which made for a less juicy snack, and I smooshed it beforehand to avoid the wiggling sensation of little feet on my tongue. I may claim vegetarianism, but I make exceptions for dares and little bugs. Insects also eaten at other points in my life include grasshoppers (or chapulines ) and large big-bottom ants (hormigas).
14. Run 15 miles in 2 weeks. -Madelyn
+I ate a tent caterpillar on June 17. Granted, it was a baby, which made for a less juicy snack, and I smooshed it beforehand to avoid the wiggling sensation of little feet on my tongue. I may claim vegetarianism, but I make exceptions for dares and little bugs. Insects also eaten at other points in my life include grasshoppers (or chapulines ) and large big-bottom ants (hormigas).
14. Run 15 miles in 2 weeks. -Madelyn
16. Do a back flip and a belly flop off a diving board. -Felix
+I did a belly flop at the pond in celebration of my friend Jonathan's birthday.
+I did a belly flop at the pond in celebration of my friend Jonathan's birthday.
17.
+ I have an outline written of a novel that I am going to start in a writing course in September.
18. Camp and do everything with no technology or electricity. -Cameron
+The first 10 days of my summer vacation, I spent time at a farm in Marshall, NC. I was tending to the house and some goats while the homestead's owners were away for work. They have a lovely farm, and though there is electricity at the shop down at the bottom of the hill, where I was able to charge my phone, I spent the week with relatively low dependence on electricity, reading, hauling water, writing, learning to milk a goat, making goat cheese, and bathing in a spring-fed pond. It was far from tent camping (I had a nice little bed set-up in their well house) and not quite technology-free, since I had a piano to play, a gas stove, and cell phone service. But I'm recording it as a half-accomplished dare, nonetheless.
+The first 10 days of my summer vacation, I spent time at a farm in Marshall, NC. I was tending to the house and some goats while the homestead's owners were away for work. They have a lovely farm, and though there is electricity at the shop down at the bottom of the hill, where I was able to charge my phone, I spent the week with relatively low dependence on electricity, reading, hauling water, writing, learning to milk a goat, making goat cheese, and bathing in a spring-fed pond. It was far from tent camping (I had a nice little bed set-up in their well house) and not quite technology-free, since I had a piano to play, a gas stove, and cell phone service. But I'm recording it as a half-accomplished dare, nonetheless.
19. Find 2 constellations. -Natasha
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
How to Draw a Buffalo
This country used to be teeming with large mammals called buffalo. The Native American cultures of the west revered these massive bovines for the materials that they were able to provide-- food from the meat, clothing and shelter from the skins, tools from the bones-- the buffalo were like Walmarts on hooves! They were respectful of the creatures, thanking them for all of the supplies that they were able to provide before they killed them.
Do you think you could draw one of these gentle giants?
Click here for a link to step-by-step directions.
Are you more of a visual learner? Give the video below a look-see!
Click here for a link to step-by-step directions.
Are you more of a visual learner? Give the video below a look-see!
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