On December 7, 2021 I met with Ms. Evans’ 6th/7th grade class and we talked about the power of words. Using a lesson created by Joy Young, we looked at metaphor and repetition, and then students came up with their own metaphors about words to create a collaborative poem. Enjoy!
Ms. Evans
6th/7th Grade
Words are plants
sometimes they can be cool and green.
They grow.
Words are like friendly handshakes.
Words are heroes
Words are people who
save the world.
Words are real parents
Words are good people.
Words are like metal.
they’re really strong.
Words are smart
Words are helpful
Words are persuasive.
Words are like mountains
they travel many lands.
Words are famous –
giving speeches, taking action, inspiring people
making dreams come true.
Words are like movies
they’re good, bad, and annoying.
Words are food
they give you strength.
Words are inspiring
Words are flowers
Words are storms
Words are humans
Words are ripped-up paper
Words are colors.
Words are the sun
Words are the trees
Words are cars
words are rain
Words are a happy family
Words are strong.
Words are healing
Words are strong
Words are harming.
Words are interesting and very unique.
Words are big and disrespectful and
my sister.
Words are magical
Words are encouraging.
Words are ice cubes
Words are bipolar
because they can change any minute.
Words are like oreos. It might seem plain like
the chocolate but the cream has a deeper meaning
to everyone.
Words are like hate and hurtful.
Words are Maya Angelou.
Words are power
Words are power
Words are power.
