In Language Arts, we created Tree Books. To make our books, we first screen printed poems to the tree. Then, we started collecting leaves and plants. We used akua ink to print them on a paper, creating a design. After that, we cut the book into a tree shape and started collaging. Finally, we added envelopes and glued our poems onto the book. Ms. Gignoux helped us a lot with this project and I want to thank her. This is a link to her website. https://gignouxart.com/ (She makes great art) This project was really fun to do and it made us think about creativity and design. I really enjoyed the akua ink printing because it was so smooth and it looked great. The teachers were encouraging and very helpful. The writing helped us feel appreciated for what we have. Overall, I think this project was fun and encouraging.
When This Is Over
When this is over,
May we never take for granted
After School
No masks in public
Parties
Greeting from neighbors
Going to parks
Shopping without concern
Trick or treating
Going out to walk
Going to football games
Participating in countdowns
Breathing fresh air
Attending events
Having fun.
When this ends
may we find
more time
on our hands
more aware
of our surroundings
cleaner
in public
and at home
and more strength in ourselves
because of what we learned.
Branches, Reaching Toward the Sky
My Wish Tree
My Life list:
- Find a cure for cancer: I always wanted to find a cure of cancer because that’s a huge achievement and it would solve so many problems. And maybe, I will be remembered in the future.
- Go to an Ivy League college: I want to get to one because then I can get a good education. I can also start a life from there. I would also develop a good reputation.
- Become a successful doctor: I want to be a doctor when I grow up and I need to be successful to be able to support myself. I also want to find cures for diseases because that’s what I’m interested in.
- Start my own medical business: My parents always say that I should start a business just like my dad did. I want to follow the paths of my parents.
- Go to a falcons game: The Atlanta Falcons are my favorite football team and I never got to see a game in person. I want to at least experience it because I think it’ll be fun and there would be no ad breaks.
- Go to the Super Bowl: I always wanted to go to a super bowl in person because I’m a fan of the NFL league and I want to see one of the biggest events every year.
- Become well known: I just want to be known in the community. I don’t want to be seen as a random stranger in life and someone that might be dangerous.
- Become a stress free person: Stress is annoying to deal with and I hope that I can become stress free because then I wouldn’t need to worry about things all the time. It also could prevent depression and other problems.
- Be able to control my emotions: If I can control these emotions, I will be able to have a decent life. I would also be able to socialize with many people.
- Be happy: This is the most important to me because if I’m not happy doing what I’m doing, I can’t enjoy life. I also can’t enjoy myself.
I have many hopes and dreams for our world. I dream that pollution wouldn’t be a problem anymore. Animals should be able to eat what they’re supposed to eat instead of plastic and other junk. I also dream of the world becoming more of a peaceful place. I don’t want to be worried of some sort of break in every night, and I’m sure no one wants to either. I hope that this world can become more of nature than huge factories and power plants. It would be a lot nicer to have wildlife instead of a huge nuclear plant. I also hope they people would become more social with one another because then everyone would know each other better and wouldn’t be so worried about strangers. Finally, I wish that every disease would have a cure. Some diseases can cause people to become permanently disabled and can even kill them. If all these wishes, hopes, and dreams come true, this world would be a better place.
Salute to my Roots
My dad’s impact on my life is positive in many ways. I think of my dad as a role model because he is always hard working, and is always supportive. He always wants to make us happy, even if we’re not in the mood for it. His personality is even better. He’s funny, smart, and a great person. He always tells me that if I study hard now, I can get into a good college and have a successful life. I’m glad I have him as my father and I wish I could be like him when I grow up. Thank you.
My mom’s impact on my life is also great. I wouldn’t be here at all if it wasn’t for her. She is always happy and kind. She wants to make sure we grow into a good and moral person. My mom tries a lot of different things to try to make us more organized and more of a better person. Although I don’t agree with many of her rules, I think it helps me control what I do and it helps me think of doing my work first rather than playing. She is supportive of me and always makes sure we get fed well. Because of this, I can strive to be the best I can because of her. Thank you.
I believe that my brother is the best possible sibling I can ask for. He’s funny and he’s also very encouraging. He always has my back when I’m in tough situations, like when I’m in trouble. Matthew acts like a 3rd parent to me. He always makes it look like he’s happy, even if he’s not. He teaches me things too, like life lessons, Math, and vocabulary. Even when I’m sometimes annoying, he still treats me like a brother. I look up to him as another role model, just like my dad. He’s the most moral and nicest person I have ever met. Thank you for being my awesome brother.
My grandma has impacted my life in so many ways. She’s always been there for my family and me. She’s funny and she’s super supportive of us. She makes delicious food and she makes sure we’re always fed well. She also eats the leftovers and keeps the fresh food for us, which I think is beyond being generous. She does everything she can to make us the best we can. She also sometimes helps me on my Chinese homework when I need help. When she visits us, we’re all so happy to see her and I think she thinks that too. Thank you for being the most caring grandma ever.