Hopscotch articles from October 2000

Hopscotch archives from October 2000

The Poem.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... Five friends were chatting on the Net About a poem not written yet. On one point they could agree: Poems aren't written easily. "To make a poem it should seem As though you're writing down a dream. Fantasy is the...

Have Fun Writing Poetry.(constructing different types of poems)
October 1, 2000... Below are three different types of poems. Use your imagination and see what you can create. 1. OPPOSITE POEMS Opposite poems rhyme and are two, four, five, or eight lines long (even longer if you can think up more things that are the...

Farmer Judd's Orchestra.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... Chickens cluck and sheep sing Baaa. This farm sounds like an orchestra. Turkeys warble Gobble Goo, And roosters Cock-a-doodle-doo. Ponies whinny; horses neigh; Cows say Mooo and nibble hay. Geese sing Honk and...

How to Write a Poem.(writing poetry)
October 1, 2000... To start, Look to your heart For a thought or A care to share. Then ask your mind To please be kind And send you words, One by one, Till the poem is done!

Famous American Women Poets.(women poets throughout America's history)
October 1, 2000... From the time America was a group of colonies, women poets have been writing. These authors came from many different backgrounds, but all loved to write, and most started when they were young. Anne Bradstreet (1612-1672) traveled from...

Tim.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... I had a teddy bear named Tim; I guess you don't remember him. He had a funny, fuzzy head; I'm sure you've seen him by my bed. He lived up in my room with me; We were as close as friends can be. Together in the...

Haiku.(Japanese poetry)
October 1, 2000... What has three short lines -- Five, seven, five syllables Fun to write and read? The answer is Japanese Haiku! For over 500 years, the Japanese have written and enjoyed this unique form of verse. Today, Haiku (pronounced...

Here and There.(riddle poem)
October 1, 2000... This is a riddle poem. If you'd like to come up with the solution on your own, cover the last stanza until you think you have the answer. Stop and take a closer look. Stop and try to see The difference between where you...

PUMPKIN SEEDS.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... Pumpkin muffins And pumpkin pie, Now the seeds You need to try. Cut the pumpkin. Scoop the seeds. Use a spoon. That's all it needs. Wash 'em, rinse 'em Drain 'em too. Spread in pan. ...

Poetry Mix-ups.
October 1, 2000... Poetry is the music of our language. Poetry makes up our songs and our jump rope rhymes. It's part of silly games we play with babies. We write poetry for people we like the most -- a gift of words to a special friend. Poetry can be a gift to...

What's NOT for Lunch?(Poem)
October 1, 2000... A Limerick for Finicky Eaters Young Jenny asked, "Mom, what's for lunch?" Mom said, "We have carrots to crunch, A soup of split peas, Some crackers and cheese, Washed down with a glass of fruit punch." Jenny signed,...

How to Write a Limerick.
October 1, 2000... There once was a horse from Kentucky. I guess you could say he's unlucky. While running in a race, He fell flat on his face In a puddle that made him mud-yucky! Limericks are as much fun to write as they are to read!...

Limericks.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... There once was a young girl from China, Who thought her life couldn't be finer. She feasted on rice, Sweetened with spice, And never set foot in a diner. There was a young girl from France, Who would do...

Limerick Contest WINNERS.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... There once was a girl named Pat. And she acted like a rat. She was very lazy. Her mom said, "Are you crazy?" And that was the end of that. Katie Golitzin 6 years old Petaluma, CA I think this is very unstable. I ought to, get off while...

POTSY'S PEN PAL CLUB.
October 1, 2000... Dear Readers, These are the new additions of Hopscotch girls who want to be pen pals. These do not include girls on the previous list. To receive the addresses, simply mail us a self-addressed, stamped envelope. We'll send you the...

Eating Advice.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... When you're at the table feeding, You should take the time to chew. There are rules that go with eating. You'll be better off if you... Don't guzzle or gobble or gorge on your food. Don't shovel in mouthfuls (for...

Munch a Bunch of Poems.(planning a food poem party)
October 1, 2000... Did you ever think about eating a poem? You should try one. It's quite tasty and easy to digest. To plan your poem eating, first make a list of friends who would be willing to look for tasty poems. You could have a summer party in the...

Picture Poems Create Your Own.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... Here are some shapes to get you started. Or perhaps you prefer to dive right in! Now there's an idea - what would a poem about a dive look like? Or the flight of a bumblebee with the hiccups, a rainbow, a teardrop, a thundering cloud over...

Illustrate Your Poetry.(textile painting)
October 1, 2000... If you like to play with colors and material, you should try yourself at textile painting. Not only will you end up with pretty handmade items, like a cushion cover, a bag, or even a tapestry for your own bedroom or that of a younger brother or...

Sometimes I Feel ...(Poem)
October 1, 2000... angry, AWESOME bad, BRILLIANT cranky, COOL dumb, DYNAMIC everyday, ELEGANT foolish, FABULOUS grumpy, GREAT horrible, HAPPY icky, INCREDIBLE jealous, JOLLY kooky, KIND lonely, LOVELY mad, MARVELOUS naughty, NICE...

Sentence Twisters.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... Betty bought Barbara's baby, Bobby, bright burgundy booties. Sullen Sally says she seldom smiles sweetly. April Applebee approves of Abbie's apple appetite. Papa puts purple, plump plums on pepperoni pizza....

Tree Poem.
October 1, 2000... "I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree." The American author, Alfred Joyce Kilmer, wrote this famous poem, "Trees." See if you can write a lovely poem about trees, too, using the words given below. Add some...

Trees.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the sweet earth's flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to...

Palindrome.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... My papa asked, through his shaving foam, if I knew the meaning of palindrome. I didn't, of course, have any notion. Could it be a magic potion? No, it means a word like Dad or Kayak...

The Friendship Bag.(handicraft project)
October 1, 2000... For each friendship bag you will need: * one copy of the The Friendship Poem * one small cellophane bag * one individually wrapped Lifesaver * one sheet facial tissue * one candy mint, any kind * one 6" length ribbon * one sheet...

The Friendship Poem.(Poem)
October 1, 2000... For a friend in need, try this good deed: 1 LIFESAVER, any flavor, because that's what a friend is for; a CANDY KISS, for you from me (we all need a little TLC(*)) a RUBBER BAND to hold us tight, a BUTTON for me, because I...

Static Magic Wand.(science experiment)
October 1, 2000... If you were a magician, you would have a magic wand. You could wave your wand and make amazing things happen. If you are a science magician, you can easily make a magic wand that will make something happen that will surprise even you. WHAT...