Arizona!!!

Hi! Last week, I was in sunny Arizona! It was hot the whole week! We got to do a lot of cool things. We went on a hike, and even got to go in a hot air balloon! On the day we went on the hot air balloon, my mom didn't tell me where we were going. I had no idea what we were doing until I saw the balloon. I wish I could do that again! I was afraid of rattle snakes all week, until I leaned they were still in hibernation. That's all for now!

Poetry Portraits

Inka
By Rachel

Inka is my kitten,
But don’t be fooled by that.
Slinks around looking for trouble,
But she is a nice cat.

She is always in the way,
Nearly getting stepped on,
But when you finally want her,
She’s almost always gone.

Always sneaking from behind,
She strikes out then attacks,
When our other cat sees this move,
She gives Inka some smacks.

Inka is my kitten,
She is very sweet,
Even though Inka slinks around,
I think it’s a real treat,
To have her as my kitten.


This Poem is written in iambic form. This is the main form of poetry that Emily Dickinson wrote poems in.

Poetry Portraits

I’m going on a Trip
By Rachel

I’m going on a trip,
I’m flying far away,
I’m going where the sun shines,
That’s where I want to stay.

I’m going on a trip,
I’m leaving rain behind,
I’m going where it’s dry and warm,
I’m leaving the place where the sun never shined.

I’m going on a trip,
I’m flying far away,
I’m going on a trip,
Won’t you come with me today?

Poetry Portraits

Spring
By Rachel

Winter is coming to a close.
The sun is finally showing.
A sweet scent fills the air,
And the spring breeze starts blowing.

Wildlife wakens from its sleep,
The blue birds fly back home.
Snow starts melting everywhere,
And squirrels start to roam.

Flowers start to blossom,
Bees start rebuilding their nest,
Flies are buzzing all around,
And bears come out of their rest.

Rain drops fall from far above,
The sun still shines behind the clouds.
Puddles form on fallen leaves,
And the mist in the air shrouds,
The bright blue spring sky.

Hysteric History

Marie Antoinette
By Rachel Donka

Marie Antoinette was born in Vienna, Austria in 1755.
She was the youngest girl in her family and was the favorite of the Emperor Francis I and his wife Maria Theresa.
When she was 15, Marie Antoinette married the French dauphin. 4 years later, in 1774, Lois XVI became king of France and Marie queen.
Marie Antoinette was bored with court life. To amuse herself, she would gamble, go to masked parades, and attend balls every night. She bought diamond necklaces and Jewelry quite often and spent a lot of money on every outing she made.
Lois XVI was constantly getting complaints from the people about her reckless money spending, because it was paid for from France’s treasury, but when he asked her to stop, she said “Don’t you want me to be happy?” and flounced off in an offended way.
Meanwhile, France’s people were becoming even unhappier. Marie Antoinette realized the threat to Lois XVI reign, so she convinced him to try to flee to her home land of Austria with her.
In the middle of the night, Marie and Lois stole away in a carriage headed for Austria, but the driver recognized Lois XVI and they had to go back to the palace.
When Marie Antoinette got back to the palace, she started sending letters to enemy countries of France with important military info in them hoping that she would get help in return to flee. The people suspected Marie of treason, and on August 10, they threw the royal family in prison. On January 21, 1793, Lois XVI was beheaded. Just 10 months later, on October 10, 1793, Marie Antoinette was tried, found guilty, and beheaded. This was the end of the French monarchy

Hi!

Hi! Yesterday, I was in the play of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. It was a lot of fun. I was the Character Violet Beuregard. I got to chew real gum! The only problem was, I really had to stick it behind my ear. For the first show, it was fine, but in the second show, it got stuck in my hair. Luckily, none of the audience knew because it was hidden. When we got home, we tried to get it out with canola oil, but it didn't work. We had to cut it out. luckily, it was only a little piece of hair, so you can't tell what happened by looking at me. That's all for now!

Poetry Portraits

When is Evening Coming?

By RMD

When is Evening coming out?

Where will daylight go?

Will the moon shine from up above?

Please tell me, I don’t know.

When will the moon show itself?

When will the stars appear?

When will the sun leave skies above,

And go past mountains near?

Day is finally ending,

Evening is drawing near,

The Sun is slowly fading out,

And yet the sky stays clear.

This poem is based on Iambic form. Iambic is the main form that Emily Dikinson used.