This past Thursday, I was excited to meet Twain 5th graders for the start of our 10-week residency. Some students I had worked with last year as 4th graders, so it’s great to see them again. For our first week together, we discussed how there are many ways to accomplish a goal or activity, including writing poetry. Everyone has their own unique idea and experiences, and we can learn from one another.
We read the poem, “9 Ways to Fly Away,” by former 8th grader Sahra A. of Taft High School. In her poem Sahra gives instructions on different ways people can fly, some of her instructions seem strange or silly, but also inspiring. Jump out the window and take to the sky/Become a bird and flap your wings/ meet a fairy and tell her why/you deserve to learn to fly. Sahra wants readers to dream and believe in the impossible.
Inspired by Sahra A., 5th graders wrote their own step by step instructional poem for activities they enjoy. So, readers follow the instructions and drawings carefully and have fun!
Mr. Maciasz 5th Grade
Group 1
Don’t Off Yourself
By Savannah H.
There are so many ways to hurt yourself.
It’s easy as throwing a rock into the water….
But have you ever wondered how deep can
that rock go?
If you really think about it, nothing really matters,
like in 100 years no one’s going to remember you
or your family well, unless you become the president.
Maybe you will get remembered, but no one even
talks about presidents, so you might as do what you
you wanna do.
Stop letting opinions effect you.
Go ask that girl out, go invent something,
because at the end of the day, it’s your life.
Helping
By Hetvi P.
1.Pick something up
for someone.
2. Hold the door
for someone.
3. Help someone with
a question.
4. Share with
someone.
5. Say something
nice.
6. Comfort
them.
Six Ways to Play Basketball
By Agustin M.
Sometimes when I’m alone,
Basketball is the way to go.
Playing one on one or on the court,
Basketball takes a lot of heart.
Dribbling the ball takes practice,
It doesn’t take malice.
It is fun whenever you score,
You will always hope for more.
Making A Cookie!
By Nadia R.
1. You need flour,
So, you can get power!
2. If you add milk,
it would come out smooth as silk.
3. Sugar is sweet,
that it can’t be beat.
4. Adding eggs are cool
Make sure they don’t have legs.
5. Now put it in the oven,
So, you will be loven your cookie.
6. Let it out in the cold
So, it will get a breeze.
Ms. Fernandez 5th Grade
Group 2
8 Ways to Swim
By Emily A.
1. Jump in the pool
and hop for the best.
2. Act like a fish in a finish bowl.
3. Act like a Floatie and Float away.
4. Let a shark carry you into the sea.
5. Go on a surfboard against the waves.
6. Let the mysterious sea take you away.
7. Go inside a bubble.
8. Since there’s no gravity in the water,
wear an astronaut suit.
8 Ways to Sleep
By Sebastian A.
Sleep in a plane, don’t worry about babies.
Sleep in your bed, there’s no monsters under it.
Sleep on the floor, it won’t hurt your back.
Sleep with your parents, its comfortable.
Sleep with your baby brother, they won’t wake you up.
Sleep alone in the dark, don’t be scared.
Sleep with a cat or a dog, they won’t scratch.
5 Steps to Take a Picture of a Sunset
By Kristen B.
Go outside with a blanket and a camera,
it could be a digital camera or a phone camera.
Or maybe something else.
Find a nice spot to watch the sunset.
Spread your blanket on the floor and sit
with your camera, then just wait.
When the sunset comes, try to get pictures
from different angles, from the left, from the right,
on the floor, or maybe somewhere else . . .
Oh, I know, climb a tree, find a safe spot
to sit, then wait for the right moment to
take the picture then, SNAP!!!
Now you’ve got the perfect picture!
Ms. Respress 5th Grade
Group 3
The Funny Prank
By Jayden A.
First, go to the bathroom,
you see your friend, then you think,
What if I do something funny 🙂
Next, go next to the stall,
then wait for your friend to come.
Then BOO!
AHH! your friend goes.
Last thing,
Laugh together.
8 Ways to Draw
By Mayrin G.
1. You can draw with a pencil.
2. You can draw with a pen.
3. You can draw like a *Pro*
4. You can draw realistically.
5. You can draw fancy.
6. You can draw with markers,
crayons and even your hands!
7. If you look at the picture
and look at the twirls, oh
I feel like I’m about to swirl!
Six Ways to Play Softball
By Delilah M.
1. Keep practicing, to get better
2. Get softball equipment to be safe.
3. When you’re up at the bat,
keep your eye on the ball.
4. If the ball is going to hit you,
move out the way.
5. When you’re up at the bat, don’t
forget to wear your helmet.
6. If you pitch, make sure you release
the ball by your hip.
Ms. Bell 5th Grade
Group 4
How to Play Soccer
By Ariel A.
Put your socks on,
put your shin guards on.
Arrive on the pitch,
tie your cleats.
Juggle a ball,
do frills to warm up!
Pass around and shoot
when you have the chance.
If you score, get creative
and make a celebration!
If you assist a goal,
celebrate with your teammate!
If you do all of that, your
coach will be happy!
If you win great, but if you
loose, you could do better next time!
Ways to Read
By Elizabeth L.
1. Pick an interesting book.
2. Make/get a bookmark.
3. Open the page and start reading.
4. If you have to stop reading, put your bookmark
in the page you’re leaving off on.
5. Highlight your favorite phrase.
6. When you finish, write a book report.
7. Pick a new good book.
8. Repeat process.
How to Properly Watch Netflix
By Sofia M.
Obviously, get your device to watch it,
and go to your kitchen.
Grab some savory snacks, so you won’t
starve and instead enjoy your movie.
Once you carefully picked them out,
grab some blankets, so you won’t
be cold and instead be cozy.
When you have your blanket,
go to your couch or bed to watch.
When you have arrived, set up
your blankets and snacks,
so, you’ll have a good time.
Finally, flop down on your coach,
pick out your movie or show
and have the best time of your life.
6 Ways to Make Paper Flowers
By Aria S.
1. Grab some paper or sticky note.
2. If you’re using a paper, color it,
and cut into 4 squares.
3. Then, fold it into triangles 2 times.
4. Then draw a petal, cut it out
and also cut a bit at the bottom.
5. Then for the first cut, one petal,
for the second one, cut two, and
and for the third, cut 3 and for
the fourth, cut 4.
6. Then glue it and fold edges when
you’re done.
More 5th grade artwork
