Students made the old school paper game, called a ‘Cootie Catcher’ which is a form of origami used in children’s games. As you may recall, parts of the ‘catcher’ are labeled with words that serve as options for a player to choose from, and on the inside are eight flaps, each concealing a message. To create these poems, the students opened each flap and considered and then chose options to write on their page to make this poem. ‘Cootie Catcher’ by Leila Chatti.
Lesson Note: Games are fantastic for learning at any age but are particularly important for young learners. Research has shown that games are essential for healthy development in early childhood and beyond. -Cambridge University English Language Assessment, Article: ‘Why Games Are Important’.
Ms. Romano, 7th Grade
Golden
by Antonio
When I wake up
I feel the joy in my
body
I feel golden
Lilac
by Koi
Lilac. I love the color lilac
Joy. Being alone brings me joy.
Dream. I dream of you at night.
Golden Hour. A song on Youtube
The days and days and day
I go without you.
Mrs. Turner, 6th Grade
Milk White
by Barack
Milk white
storm joy
your hip in first light
a seam of light briefly
White Shadow
by Nalia
am I real. I don’t have a shadow
Ms. Romano, 7th Grade
Untitled
by JB
Golden: Lilac
Shadow: Joy
Your hip in first light
Wave
Hour
through the window spring
Lilac Shadows
by Journey
Lilac
Shadow
of the moon knowing what it knows
Ms. Turner, 6th Grade
Golden
by Nehemiah
Joy
Shadow
Your hip in first light
When the shadows come
I can’t see your
hip move but
when the light comes
I can see your hip moving in
the light
The Thoughts of Night
by Melinie
Lilac color skies cover my glass roof
I dream of how I changed over time as
shadows cover my floor it is a ghost of the future telling
me: You emerged from changed!
The ghost fades
I wake up
I am frantic
but it was all a dream
