We know that carefully chosen, relevant, and interesting details make our writing better.  This week we read list poems in the book 1,400 Things to be Happy About, and then wrote our own list poems with attention to our reader-hooking details.

 

10 Things to be Happy About Pets

by Kayla

 

1.  Greeting at the door

2.  Taking time for a snuggle

3.  Slobbery kisses

4.  “Woof!”

5.  Feeding time

6.  Little claws on your hand

7.  Sneaking food under the dinner table

8.  Pet shows

9.  Lots of hair on your rugs

10.  Choosing the right name

 

10 Things to be Happy about Hot-Rod

by Alyssa

 

1.  A wet wake-up

2.  Moist nose

3.  A guard at night

4.  A cute “Good morning”

5.  7:00 bike ride

6.  Herding and agility

7.  Someone waiting in the car

8.  Fetch!

9.  Soaking wet kisses

10.  Shake after a bath