The Challenge Answer 18 03 05

Challenge Question set 18/03/05		Back to

A few weeks ago, my literacy class were asked to write a poem about snow for their homework. I received many fantastic poems back (which, if I had time, I would have put on this website!). The snow will not caome again (probably!) and Spring is approaching fast. I would like you to write your own poem about spring. You can talk about the buds bursting, the animals awakening, the days warming, the early daylight, the plants growing, the flowers blossoming... and so on! Tips for a great poem: include some interesting adjectives (describing words); use a simile or two if you can (something is like something else); try to use your senses (it sounds like..., it smells...). It is your choice if you would like it to rhyme and/or set out in verses. I am looking forward to creating our Poets Page already! Remember - you have loads of time to do this.

From these poems, I can tell that spring is already here. We'll ignore the snow that we had in the early days of April...! You have written some great poems and I'm sure that everyone will enjoy this poets page.

Spring has sprung The daffodils are growing tall Green and yellow. The lambs are jumping in the meadow The birds are tweeting, building their nests high in the trees The grass has been mown for the first time The sun is out The children are running about smiling Laughing (from Louis - Year 3)

			Early in the morning Spring had came Flower buds popped And no more rain Summer soon will come With paddling pools And it's really hot Soon it will be winter When it's nice and cold (from Rachel - Year 4)

Spring is the time when Parks, gardens and countryside are starting to blossom again Rabbits are back hopping around once more, the Easter bunny knocks at your door It will not rain any more endless hours, that's if we avoid the April showers Night time seems far away as children get to play, daylight won't go away Gone are the dull, damp and cold winter days the wild animals can get back to their old ways (from Conal - Year 3)

	Lambs are born and jumping in the fields Birds are singing, nesting in the trees Plants are growing big, strong and tall This is the time of year That comes to please us all (from Jack - Year 4)

At last spring is here! The fresh bright sky is Nice and clear Animals are waking As the sun and the clouds are breaking The sound of the birds singing Lawnmowers are everywhere leaving My ears ringing The smell of the fresh cut green grass Is no longer a thing of the past Animals appearing out of hibernation Leaving lots of thoughts to my imagination Bike rides, long walks out at the park Having lots of fun before it gets dark All the long spells of sun and daylight make me tire, So I'll say goodbye and I'll retire! (from Shaun - Year 3)

		It's spring The flowers are blooming and growing Beautifully Quickly Wonderfully When they bloom they're like a Breath of new life I think nature is magnificent FLOWER POWER! (from Melissa - Year 4)

Spring is nice not too cold and not too hot The pink in blossom leaves are like the pink in childrens' cheeks (from Alice - Year 4)

	Spring time is wonderful Spring time is great When little chicks are hatching The farmer leaves an open gate Little seeds are sprouting Little lambs are sweet Their little legs go wobble But then they stand up on their feet (from Emma - Year 4)

Birds building nests out of crumbly leaves Blossom on trees sway in the breeze Snowdrops and crocuses all in a line Daffodils bright and yellow just like the sunshine At dawn the birds all chirp and sing And this always means the arrival of spring. (from Jack - Year 4)

			Spring, spring, spring, Butterflies fluttering Everywhere around, Flowers swaying gently In the breeze. Spring, spring, spring. (from Hannah - Year 4)