Hopscotch articles from April 2008

Hopscotch archives from April 2008

Funny you should ask.(Short story)
April 1, 2008... "Hey, Sheryl!" Shirley said as she tossed her backpack onto the floor and plopped herself down on the living room couch. "What's black and white and red all over?" Her twin sister didn't look up from her book. "I'm reading, Shirley." ...

Word find.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Look forward, backward, up, down, and diagonally to find the following words. Cross the words off the list. After all the words are found, the letters remaining will spell something about poetry. The first peoms...

Poetry chains.
April 1, 2008... You've made paper chains to count down the days until school lets out. You've seen people strap metal chains to their tires to help them slog through the snow. But, have you ever seen a poetry chain? [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In seven...

A Poem.(Poem)
April 1, 2008... A Poem I'd hoped to write a simple verse In language pleasant, bright, and terse About a poem. I'd hoped to write a noble rhyme In lyrics gracefully sublime About a poem. I'd hoped to write an ode or...

Molly & Buttercup: postcards from the bed and shed.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Dear Buttercup, [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Riddle me this Buttercup. What is black and white and uninvited over here? What is smelly and four pawed and never gone for long? What is going to be in a heap of trouble if I find him...

Phyllis Wheatley, black poetess.(Biography)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] On a June morning in 1761, a shipload of black people that had just arrived from Africa were being sold at the slave market near Faneuil Hall in Boston. When a very frightened small girl was brought to the auction...

What about you?(Poem)
April 1, 2008... I wish that I could play the flute, Or go to school in a gorilla suit! Jump off a board and do a flip, Or see the Sphinx in ole' Egypt. Grow some wings so I could fly, Have a slice of pizza pie. Explore...

Hearts, explosions, and jewels,.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... What does your heart, an explosion, and a jeweler have in common? All three are like poetry! Your heart and poetry both share rhythm. In your heartbeat, rhythm is the repeating beat. In poetry, rhythm is the flow of sound made by the...

Rhyming fun.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Finish these lines, so each last word rhymes. They'll be silly at times. 1. A girl on a throne put down her []. She said, "I think I'll []." 2. while lost in the fog, the boy spied a [] asleep on a []. ...

a science trick": big knot / little knot.(Science)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I love science experiments that do something I don't expect. This is one of those. All you need is a piece of cord. Your cord can be a piece of sewing thread, string, or clothesline rope. The experiment will work...

Enigma's path!!(T.A.I.L.S. COMICS PRESENTS! the GIRL POWER SCIENCE SQUAD!)(Cartoon)
April 1, 2008... EPISODE #42: In this story, Sheyyl walks alone on... HaLT! Who dares to trespass upn ENIGMA'S PATH [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'm truly sorry, Mr. Enigma. I didn't mean to trespass! [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But your path...

The messiest princess.(Short story)
April 1, 2008... Princess Lucy was a princess who was noble, sweet, and fair, With ribbons tied around her waist and a crown upon her hair. And even though a princess she knew she'd always stay, Outside making mud pies was how she'd spend her day. ...

Recipe tangle.(Recipe)(Table)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... ** 4 Mix 1 Sugarless 3 2 5 Roll 1 Candy 4 the 2 1 5 balls 2 cup 4 first 3 teaspoons 2 peanut 5 crushed 3 vanilla 4 four 5 cereal. 2 butter; 4 Shape 2 1/4 5 Store ...

The Palindrome Pet Shop.
April 1, 2008... In "The Palindrome Pet Shop," there are 29 words or phrases that are palindromes. See if yon can find them all, and then have fun writing a few of your own! We've underlined a few to get you started. Ana and Otto were FINALLY going...

What is a rhyme?(Poem)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Have you ever wondered, what is a rhyme? I'd be happy to tell you, if you've got time. All words that rhyme sound the same at the end, Just like the words bend, send, and mend. There are many...

Kids in my class.(Poem)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Ann Anna Annie is an awesome friend of mine. Bill Billy William's wearing braces that look fine. Chuck Charlie Charles has a cat that chases twine. Doug Dougie Douglas likes to dance a conga line. ...

A-maze-ing poetry.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Find your way through the letter maze by connecting letters to spell out the following poetry related words in order: STANZA, CINQUAIN, SONNET, COUPLET, HAIKU, QUATRAIN, VERSE, IMAGERY. You may move any direction, but no letter can be...

Riddles.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Q. Billy's mother has four children: Penny, Nickel, Dime, and a fourth child named what? A. Billy Q. A farmer had 37 sheep. All but ten died. How many does he have left? A. Ten Q. A man is standing outside in the rain. He has...

Fun with Limericks.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... May 12 is Limerick Day. It's celebrated on that date because Edward Lear, the English poet who made limericks popular, was born May 12, 1812. Limericks are short poems that tell stories. Most are funny. Although limericks began as songs in...

Animal riddles.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. What animal likes to talk a lot? 2. What animal gets into trouble at test time? 3. What bird complains loudly about everything? 4. What animal likes to skinny-dip? 5. What animal is most likely to...

Cat yarn.(Short story)
April 1, 2008... Before this tale of two kitties begins, you must know they are a couple of twins. Their little black paws have retractable claws, and tiny sharp teeth grow inside their pink jaws. They're old enough to start formal schooling to learn the art of...

Fanny Crosby: the blind poetess.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Oh what a happy child I am Although I cannot see! I am resolved that in this world Contended I will be. How many blessings I enjoy That other people don't! So weep or sigh because...

My Baby Brother.(Kids' Corner)(Poem)
April 1, 2008... My Baby Brother I have a new baby brother. And boy, he is like no other. He burps up on a cover, And he sleeps with my mother. And it the best baby brother. Hanna Burch / 8 yrs.

Daisy.(Kids' Corner)(Poem)
April 1, 2008... Daisy Inside lives a kitty names Daisy. Sometimes she really acts crazy. She does like to play. She sleeps every day. Boy, do cats love to be lazy. Leanna Wewel / 14 yrs.

Spring!(Kids' Corner)(Poem)
April 1, 2008... Spring! Spring has come. In spring we like to hum. We sing, dance, pray, and play. Spring, spring, don't go away. Sela Kay / 7 yrs.

Potsy's post office.(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... Dear Potsy, What I did special on my b-day was that my mom, dad, and bros (except Jer!) went to Chili's! I had chicken crispers, fries, and lemonade. Could you do an issue on hobbies? If you have already done an issue on hobbies, I could...

Myster picture puzzle.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] lock plum sock gum rat bat rug hat jug cheese mug fleas hog dog coat hog boat crown gown heart tart cone bone...