Author's Note: It is very thought-provoking to think about what you would do if you had one more day to live. So, I wrote a short poem about what I would do if I had one more day to live.
If I had only 1 more day
To live…
I would try to spend
It with my family
I would spend my money
Going fun places
And donating it
To help look for
A cure for cancer
And other
Not-really-curable
Diseases
I would say sorry
To anyone I was
Fighting with
I would give
Away things I own
To my family
And to kids in need
I would say goodbye
To everyone I know
And the world would say
Goodbye to me
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Friday, December 9, 2011
Dream Vacation
Authors Note: 12 is a wonderful number. It is an even number, with two simple numbers in it. 12 is in between childhood and teen-hood. It also means vacation. On my 12th birthday, when I only saw a single present on the table, from my dad, I was very confused. Then, when I opened it, I knew exactly what it meant. It was a trip to Paris! With just my dad and me! I am really hoping that when my brother turns 12, my mom, dad, my brother, and me will go to Hawaii. That would be Awesome. So, I will write about what I think Hawaii is like.
The sun is shining brightly in the sky, but you barely feel the heat of it's rays, for you are sitting on the warm sand underneath a palm tree, enjoying the cool breeze. The only thing you hear is the light crashing of the waves against the rocks. Far in the distance, you see a dolphin swimming silently in the sparkling blue water. You are sensing the beauty of Hawaii.
"Let's go!" shouts your mother.
"Coming!" you yell back.
After a ride in a bus on a very bumpy road, you come to a sudden stop. Then, you see the most beautiful thing- a giant waterfall surrounded by wildlife and a luscious green forest. You stare in awe as the water falls from way up high.
The sun is shining brightly in the sky, but you barely feel the heat of it's rays, for you are sitting on the warm sand underneath a palm tree, enjoying the cool breeze. The only thing you hear is the light crashing of the waves against the rocks. Far in the distance, you see a dolphin swimming silently in the sparkling blue water. You are sensing the beauty of Hawaii.
"Let's go!" shouts your mother.
"Coming!" you yell back.
After a ride in a bus on a very bumpy road, you come to a sudden stop. Then, you see the most beautiful thing- a giant waterfall surrounded by wildlife and a luscious green forest. You stare in awe as the water falls from way up high.
Monday, December 5, 2011
After a Fun Day, Sad Things Can Happen
Author's Note: Two days after my hamster, Cupcake died, I was still a little sad. Cupcake was the only thing I could think about, so I wrote a story about the kind-of-weird day I had when she died.
On Sunday, September 4th, my dad took my little brother and I fishing. Connor claimed that fish like wax worms best. I believed him, because my grandpa took him fishing, and they caught 15 fish! Except we always put the fish back into the water because my dad says that it is too hard to cook the fish. So, my brother and I went to the bait shop to buy wax worms. We always fish on the pier on Pewaukee Lake. My brother caught 1 fish, and I didn't catch any, because the fish kept on taking our bait. I really think fishing is boring, because you have to wait forever until you get a bite, and even then, you are lucky if you catch a fish.
On the way home, my dad asked us what else we would like to do today. Connor said right away that he wanted to go to Cushing park. There was nothing else to do, so I went to the park with them. Cushing park is HUGE! All my brother wanted to do was play in the sandbox.
Afterwards, we went home. My mom then told me some very sad news. She showed me my hamster's cage, and there was Cupcake, lying like she had never lied before. She told me that she didn't think that Cupcake would make it through the day. Then, my brother started to watch a movie, but I don't know what it was called. Soon, we went to the Chocolate Factory in downtown Pewaukee, because my mom had coupons. It really wasn't the best day to be having ice cream though, because it was pretty chilly outside. I had the flavor I'm talking chocolate, my mom had the flavor chocolate raspberry truffle, my dad had chocolate malt, and Connor had cotton candy. Halfway through the ice cream, Connor said, "This tastes like bubble gum." Then later, he said, "Actually, it does taste like cotton!" I find that very funny.
Soon after getting ice cream, we went home. My parents told my brother the night before that we would go to McDonald's for dinner that night. Connor was anxious to go to the outside play land. It was pretty disgusting, so even though Connor begged me to go up there with him, I decided not to go up into it.
The saddest thing happened when we got home. We found that Cupcake was no longer breathing, when we were watching her for five minutes. So, Cupcake, the nicest hamster in the whole wide world died. She was 2 years old, so she died of old age. I decorated a small pink box for her with her name in sparkly foam letters across the top, a picture that I drew of a cupcake on the side, and on the two short ends, a kind of letter that I wrote for her, and a name poem for Cupcake. Inside, I put in some of her bedding. My dad picked up Cupcake, and put her into the box, and we took her to the hole in the backyard that my dad had dug. The saddest part of all was then it started to rain.
On Sunday, September 4th, my dad took my little brother and I fishing. Connor claimed that fish like wax worms best. I believed him, because my grandpa took him fishing, and they caught 15 fish! Except we always put the fish back into the water because my dad says that it is too hard to cook the fish. So, my brother and I went to the bait shop to buy wax worms. We always fish on the pier on Pewaukee Lake. My brother caught 1 fish, and I didn't catch any, because the fish kept on taking our bait. I really think fishing is boring, because you have to wait forever until you get a bite, and even then, you are lucky if you catch a fish.
On the way home, my dad asked us what else we would like to do today. Connor said right away that he wanted to go to Cushing park. There was nothing else to do, so I went to the park with them. Cushing park is HUGE! All my brother wanted to do was play in the sandbox.
Afterwards, we went home. My mom then told me some very sad news. She showed me my hamster's cage, and there was Cupcake, lying like she had never lied before. She told me that she didn't think that Cupcake would make it through the day. Then, my brother started to watch a movie, but I don't know what it was called. Soon, we went to the Chocolate Factory in downtown Pewaukee, because my mom had coupons. It really wasn't the best day to be having ice cream though, because it was pretty chilly outside. I had the flavor I'm talking chocolate, my mom had the flavor chocolate raspberry truffle, my dad had chocolate malt, and Connor had cotton candy. Halfway through the ice cream, Connor said, "This tastes like bubble gum." Then later, he said, "Actually, it does taste like cotton!" I find that very funny.
Soon after getting ice cream, we went home. My parents told my brother the night before that we would go to McDonald's for dinner that night. Connor was anxious to go to the outside play land. It was pretty disgusting, so even though Connor begged me to go up there with him, I decided not to go up into it.
The saddest thing happened when we got home. We found that Cupcake was no longer breathing, when we were watching her for five minutes. So, Cupcake, the nicest hamster in the whole wide world died. She was 2 years old, so she died of old age. I decorated a small pink box for her with her name in sparkly foam letters across the top, a picture that I drew of a cupcake on the side, and on the two short ends, a kind of letter that I wrote for her, and a name poem for Cupcake. Inside, I put in some of her bedding. My dad picked up Cupcake, and put her into the box, and we took her to the hole in the backyard that my dad had dug. The saddest part of all was then it started to rain.
Friday, December 2, 2011
Splash
Author's Note: One day, I was finding it hard to think of something to write about. Then, I started thinking about dolphins. So, dolphins are what I decided to write about.
The dolphin I see
Way out in the sea
Is gray
And smiling happily
The dolphin dives down
Deep into the sparkling water
The water shimmers like
Newly-fallen snow
The dolphin springs up
Elegantly into a spin
As it increases altitude
Water droplets slide off its body
Then it gracefully
Dives back down
Into the crystal-clear
Water
The dolphin I see
Way out in the sea
Is gray
And smiling happily
The dolphin dives down
Deep into the sparkling water
The water shimmers like
Newly-fallen snow
The dolphin springs up
Elegantly into a spin
As it increases altitude
Water droplets slide off its body
Then it gracefully
Dives back down
Into the crystal-clear
Water
Hamster Feet
Author's Note: I have a hamster named Marshmallow. The other night, I was watching him go throughout his cage. He inspired me to write this poem.
The pitter-patter of little feet
Startle me as I wake up
From my sleep
My hamster
I see is scurrying across his cage
To his wheel
His name is Marshmallow
The pitter-patter of little feet
Startle me as I wake up
From my sleep
My hamster
I see is scurrying across his cage
To his wheel
His name is Marshmallow
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Authors Write Books for Reasons
Author's Note: I have been reading a series called the warrior's series. I find the books very exciting and they provide clear images in my mind. The Dangerous Path is the book that inspired me to write this essay.
An author wrote their book for a reason; why do you think the author wrote the book you are currently reading or have read? Maybe they wrote the book to teach you a lesson, maybe they wrote it to show you how to make something, or maybe they wrote it to show the reader what some people are facing in their lives. Some books want the reader to connect what is happening in the book to what happened to you in real life. The author of the book “A Dangerous Path” wrote it for three main reasons.
One of the reasons why Erin Hunter wrote the book "A Dangerous Path" was to show readers that they need to believe in themselves. In the book, Fireheart had to believe that his plans to save Thunderclan would work. Otherwise, if he didn’t believe it would work, other cats would find out that Fireheart didn’t think his own plan would succeed, making them panic. This could influence readers to believe in themselves, whether it is that they can run a mile in a certain amount of time or that they can get an A on a math test. Also, Bluestar- Thunderclan’s leader- had to believe in Fireheart that he would be a great deputy. A few of the cats thought it was strange that a former kittypet- a cat that is a pet of humans- would become clan deputy. Bluestar had chosen Fireheart to become Thunderclan’s deputy, so she had to know that she made a good decision. It is always a good thing to believe that you can accomplish something.
Another reason why the author wrote the book- other than wanting the reader to believe in themselves- is because she wants the reader to know that they need to be responsible of their own actions. Fireheart has responsibilities because he is Thunderclan’s deputy. Bluestar hadn’t been thinking clearly and was spending more and more time in her den, so Fireheart actually had more duties since Bluestar didn’t take care of them. If the reader had responsibilities that weren’t done, then this book could influence them to get it done before they did anything else.
The final reason why other than wanting the reader to know that they need to be responsible, Erin Hunter wrote the book because she wants the reader to really think about the book. Depending how the reader thinks, they might think “A Dangerous Path” is boring, or they might think that it is the most exciting book ever. Also, thinking about what you read makes you a better reader. She wants to encourage the reader to become an even better reader.
Why did the author write the book? She wrote “A Dangerous Path” for three main reasons. Erin Hunter wrote the book because she wants to influence the reader to believe in themselves,to be responsible, and to make them a better reader. The reader will also find the book enjoyable. If someone would like to read a story that is enjoyable and has a lot of action in it, you should recommend “A Dangerous Path”.
An author wrote their book for a reason; why do you think the author wrote the book you are currently reading or have read? Maybe they wrote the book to teach you a lesson, maybe they wrote it to show you how to make something, or maybe they wrote it to show the reader what some people are facing in their lives. Some books want the reader to connect what is happening in the book to what happened to you in real life. The author of the book “A Dangerous Path” wrote it for three main reasons.
One of the reasons why Erin Hunter wrote the book "A Dangerous Path" was to show readers that they need to believe in themselves. In the book, Fireheart had to believe that his plans to save Thunderclan would work. Otherwise, if he didn’t believe it would work, other cats would find out that Fireheart didn’t think his own plan would succeed, making them panic. This could influence readers to believe in themselves, whether it is that they can run a mile in a certain amount of time or that they can get an A on a math test. Also, Bluestar- Thunderclan’s leader- had to believe in Fireheart that he would be a great deputy. A few of the cats thought it was strange that a former kittypet- a cat that is a pet of humans- would become clan deputy. Bluestar had chosen Fireheart to become Thunderclan’s deputy, so she had to know that she made a good decision. It is always a good thing to believe that you can accomplish something.
Another reason why the author wrote the book- other than wanting the reader to believe in themselves- is because she wants the reader to know that they need to be responsible of their own actions. Fireheart has responsibilities because he is Thunderclan’s deputy. Bluestar hadn’t been thinking clearly and was spending more and more time in her den, so Fireheart actually had more duties since Bluestar didn’t take care of them. If the reader had responsibilities that weren’t done, then this book could influence them to get it done before they did anything else.
The final reason why other than wanting the reader to know that they need to be responsible, Erin Hunter wrote the book because she wants the reader to really think about the book. Depending how the reader thinks, they might think “A Dangerous Path” is boring, or they might think that it is the most exciting book ever. Also, thinking about what you read makes you a better reader. She wants to encourage the reader to become an even better reader.
Why did the author write the book? She wrote “A Dangerous Path” for three main reasons. Erin Hunter wrote the book because she wants to influence the reader to believe in themselves,to be responsible, and to make them a better reader. The reader will also find the book enjoyable. If someone would like to read a story that is enjoyable and has a lot of action in it, you should recommend “A Dangerous Path”.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Shining Beauty
Authors Note: One day, I started to scribble using all sorts of blue, purple, and pink colors. Then, I thought that would be a good idea for a poem. Once I wrote it, I found out that the words flowed so wonderful together. As you read the poem, try to picture all of the things that happen.
The waves crash against the bay
With power as the beautiful rays of sunshine
Lightly touch the sand
As day turns to night
The waves die down
Glistening in the moonlight
Orange and pink clouds line the sky
Elegantly moving toward the horizon
Dusk turns to darkness
The first stars appear in the sky
Shining as bright as ever
As more and more join them
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