“I am so sunny, you need sunglasses to see me”

For our third week of poetry, Twain 6th graders explored ideas about weather. They were asked the question “What type of weather describes your own personalities?” Together we read the poem, “Rain, Snow, and Other Weather,” by Lauren Stacks. In her poem Stacks uses metaphors to compare her own personality to the weather. Inspired by Lauren Stacks, students wrote their own poems in which they embodied the elements of nature.

Mr. Barr 6th grade Group 1

Chicago Weather Abel G.

Chicago weather is very unpredictable,
like my emotions.
First, it’s a clear sky that makes
everyone goes outside
at the beaches.
Then suddenly the weather
changes to a massive thunderstorm.
Everybody goes inside.
Then a tornado comes from
the outside of the city,
filed with rage and sadness,
Taking the rage out by destroying
everything in its path.

I'm a Fall Girl or Winter Girl Melodie R.

I’m a Fall girl.
I love the temperature.
It’s not too hot and not too cold,
It’s nice.
I love the clothes.
I love the pretty leaves,
They are all type of colors.
I love how it looks in the park
at night.

I Love Winter.
It’s nice and calm.
I love the soft nice snow,
I like how it’s cold.
The snow so fluffy.
Beautiful cold.

I love all seasons, but
Spring and Fall are my fav.

Untitled Liam Z.

I’m someone with an ego,
When it’s cold and a dark night,
I show my true potential,
like a tornado.
When it’s any weather, I can win.
If it’s cold and blue,
only I can stop myself.
on a hockey rink, soccer
field, football field.
I can be a monster.

Mr. Barr 6th grade Group 2

I Am the Spring Olesia H.

I am the flowers,
that are coming in the Spring,
that are opening and shining
with their beautiful smell and texture.
I am the flowers.

I am the white tree that
loves the sun and rain,
that blossoms in the Spring,
with the beautiful white flowers,
that makes the trees white.
I am the white tree that
loves the blowing wind that
blows on you.
I am the white tree.

I Am the Weather Miriam V.

I am the weather,
I can change at any moment.
I am the rain on dark
cloudy days.
I am the flowers blooming.

I am the weather,
On snowy days I am
a snowflake slowly falling
from the sky.

I am the weather,
I am the crunchy leaves
on the sidewalk.
I am the pumpkins on
people’s porches.

The Cool Wind Craig T.

The cool wind is blowing outside.
The Winter is here.
Wind blowing out on snowflakes,
helping them reach on to anything,
having the cool wind blow on your face,
having a cool wind and 37 degrees.

I can go out of control,
making big blizzards along my way,
having people in their houses,
watching me move trees and more.
Hot chocolate is my rival.

Alone in the snow.

Mr. Barr 6th grade Group 3

Summer Yannis F.

I’m the hot sun,
Shining bright as a diamond,
The popsicle looking into my eyes,
Making my mouth watery.

The blue water in the pool,
making me want to jump in
with all my clothes on.
The fresh water, that will
make me cold like an ice cube.

The Moon Izabella G.

I am the moon
I control the ocean waves
I am the night

I am a hurricane
I am unpredictable
I am wild and free.

Fall Miranda L.

I am Fall leaves
you step on with your feet,
Crunch, crunch

I’m the candy you give
to the kids on Halloween.
I love candy!

I am the leaves
that fall on your head
when you have a picnic.

I am the cool mid
air when you go play
outside with your ball.

Spring Emotions Mila J.

My feelings are delicate like flower petals.
The heavy rain are my tears.
The breeze is when I’m relaxed.
Thunderstorms are from when I crash out.
The sun is my smile shining.
the plants growing are me.
Thought I do wish I was a sunny,
Marigolds, 71 degrees day.

Spring reflects my emotions
in so many different ways.

Mr. Barr 6th grade Group 4

I'm the Sun Melissa H.

I’m the bright yellow sun,
I make people bloom,
with the joy of a butterfly.

I’m the bright yellow sun,
that make to make you play,
in the pleasant summer day.

I’m the bright yellow sun,
that makes trees grow,
the colors of a rainbow lorikeet.

I’m the bright yellow sun,
and I’m a star.

My Seasons Montserrat H.

I am the soft Fall breeze,
the leaves falling off trees,
the wind making your hair flow.
Making you grab a coffee and blow.

But I can be thunder,
making you want to blunder.
You wincing in fear,
thinking my storm is near.

Yet, last, I’m the warm breeze,
embracing you while the wind
goes through the trees.

My rainbow peeking out after the storm,
making you fuzzy and warm.

Unpredictable Weather Alan F.

I am the snow that falls
and wants to be melted.
As the snow falls, I wait.
You’ll need a jacket
to not freeze.
The blizzard passes.

I am the rain that becomes
strong or weak.
Hitting the Earth with force.
Causing tornados
and strong winds.
The storm calms,
darkness comes.

Finally, everything is calm.
The storm, the wind, the snow,
the rain, all becomes silent.
The sun is setting . . .
Go back home.

I Am All the Seasons Mya O.

I am the breezy wind that
make you want to snuggle
with a blanket.
I am so sunny, you need
sunglasses to see me.
I am the sunflowers that are
blooming from the ground.

I am the ocean waves that
roar through the wind.
I am the pink dotted windmill
that spins round and round.
I am so foggy, you need
to look closely.

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