For our 2nd session, Swift 2nd graders shared what they remembered from our first visit, and some students even hoped that we would read “The Tiger Who Wore White Gloves” again! Instead, I shared the poem, “Collecting Words” by Pat Mora, and illustrated by Raul Colón. This gave us a chance to look at some great illustrations made from words, as well as talk about growing our vocabularies. We also examined the poem’s lines and stanzas. In keeping with Chicago Poetry Center’s lesson 1-5 curriculum, the first poems students wrote for the residency were “Wish Poems.” Enjoy!
Ms. Amato
2nd Grade
Mishika S.
I wish that I had a time machine to go back in time to say goodbye to my grandma.
I wish that men could stop ruling women in some countries.
I wish that people would stop judging other people.
I wish my brother has a good future.
I wish the world could have peace.
I wish I could cure cancer.
I wish my parents didn’t have to work long hours.
I wish Jenna Ortega gave me her autograph.
Jose R.
I wish to live forever.
I wish that all the foods can be healthy.
I wish that I can have a pet monkey.
I wish that I can fly.
I wish that my grandma can have her parents back.
I wish that my house can be in the solar system.
I wish that I can be the smartest kid in the world.
I wish that it can snow every day.
I wish to have a yes day.
Moyosoreoluwa F.
I wish I had a sister.
I wish I can be a doctor.
I wish I can be the best singer.
I wish all my friends lived with me.
I wish I can go to heaven.
I wish I had all the candy in the world.
I wish I can go to Nigeria.
I wish Ms. Amato was the best teacher in the world.
I wish I had 100 puppies.
I wish I may
by Aiden M.
I wish I could have 1 trillion robux
I wish I had $1 billion money
I wish I had 10 $100 gift cards so I could use two at a time
I wish I had 10,000,000,000,000 dogs
I wish dogs and cats did not poop
I wish I was famous
I wish I had a baby sister
I wish I had all of the potato chips.
Ms. Urquiza
2nd Grade
Wishes That Might Come True
by Shradha N.
I wish I had a pet rabbit.
I wish I had a pool in my house.
I wish I was a dancer.
I wish I had infinity noodles.
I wish all my wishes came true.
My Wishes
by Samip N.
I wish I can be Lionel Messi.
I wish I can have the biggest Lego.
I wish I can be a dog owner.
I wish I can take all my silver teeth out.
I wish I can be born in 1999.
I wish I can have 300,000 teslas.
I wish I can be the smartest kid in the world.
I wish I was the strongest kid in the world.
I wish I was the fastest kid in the world.
I wish I can teleport.
I wish these come true
by Ayza U.
I wish I could shift here forever.
I wish I could ride a horse again.
I wish I could talk to the teacher every single minute.
I wish I could be a baby doctor.
I wish I could be a good girl.
I wish I could have a mansion.
I wish I could go to Universal again and do the Harry Potter ride.
Kid Wishes
by Sumin K.
I wish I have 1 zillion robux.
I wish I have 1 zillion dollars.
I wish I am the strongest kid.
I wish my friends have 1 million dollars.
I wish I could do a back flip.
