We later read another "Time for Kids" that had animal poems by Jane Yolen. One prompt in it was a picture of a flamingo just taking from the water, its long legs skimming the pool.
We talked about what a Haiku was and we jotted down some words the picture of the flamingo and the acorns we examined made us think of. We wrote, counted syllables, edited, and finally glowed as we became content with our class Haiku for the flamingo and the acorn.
The third Haiku is mine.
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Running on water
Splashing but trying to fly
Like a pink airplane.
Acorn
The small acorn falls,
Cracks open, grows a white root
In the soft, wet ground.
Caring
Hands pat soil gently
Nestling acorns in warmth
Caring for new life
Nice to do something for earth day, & to write about it. I've never seen a flamingo take off, but it must be interesting! I'm happy you put in about the acorn falling; it seems an important part. And the 'pink airplane' is certainly a new look at flamingos.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink flamingo one--like a pink airplane--love it
ReplyDeleteOh, I wish I had thought of this, but I didn't have my kids due to our proficiency testing. But I'll tuck it away for future plans! I love it! Thanks for sharing! Happy slicing! :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed the haikus. I loved how you integrated reading, science, socials studies and writing.
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