Three Turtles
Three turtles sitting on a rock,
Pondering over the things they’ve got.
A clean pond for diving and taking a swim,
And much sunlight for them to bask in.
Three turtles don’t know what to do,
So many spectators at the Emperor Valley Zoo.
Admiring their colours- yellow, green and red,
Waiting for all three to poke out their heads.
Three turtles finally decide on their own, By Rachael Frank
To come out of the protective shells they call home.
And capture some fishes among the foliage,
Then snack on lettuce and later some cabbage.
Three turtles sitting on a rock,
Pondering over the things they’ve got.
A clean pond for diving and taking a swim,
And much sunlight for them to bask in.
Three turtles don’t know what to do,
So many spectators at the Emperor Valley Zoo.
Admiring their colours- yellow, green and red,
Waiting for all three to poke out their heads.
Three turtles finally decide on their own, By Rachael Frank
To come out of the protective shells they call home.
And capture some fishes among the foliage,
Then snack on lettuce and later some cabbage.
The Flower
I have many parts,
And I am a flower.
My male part is called the stamen,
With filament and anther.
My female part is called the pistil,
And you can clearly see,
It is made up of-
Stigma, style and ovary.
Birds and insects pollinate me,
As well as people too.
My brightly coloured petals,
Attract more than just a few.
My sticky stigma contains pollen grains,
Which travel along my style.
Until they reach my ovary,
And there they stay for a while.
By Rachael Frank
I have many parts,
And I am a flower.
My male part is called the stamen,
With filament and anther.
My female part is called the pistil,
And you can clearly see,
It is made up of-
Stigma, style and ovary.
Birds and insects pollinate me,
As well as people too.
My brightly coloured petals,
Attract more than just a few.
My sticky stigma contains pollen grains,
Which travel along my style.
Until they reach my ovary,
And there they stay for a while.
By Rachael Frank
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Macaws
I am a macaw, the largest parrot, Call me blue throated, hyacinth, even scarlet. Check out my tail, that’s oh so long, Check out my tongue, that’s oh so strong. Tough and black are words to describe my beak, Keep on talking and eventually I too will speak. Fruits and vegetables are tasty treats, Keep giving me more for I love to eat. Mix some seeds and nuts into that forage, For me to keep my magnificent looking plumage. Love me for my playful and friendly nature, I have many personalities for you to treasure. By Rachael Frank Be Productive
Granny told me every day, I must be PRODUCTIVE, in every way. Clean your room after you wake, Be USEFUL in the kitchen for goodness sake! Learn your work while at school, Because in this family, we have no fools. Keep on reading for your mind to grow, You’ll be amazed at how much you’ll know. Do all projects your very best, If you are to achieve real success. Work well as a team in your class, And be a champion at every task. Don’t waste time when you return home, Do your homework, don’t linger on the phone. Keep being PRODUCTIVE my precious child, And you will grow to be very wise. By R. Frank |
Tolerance
Tolerance is a quality That can lead to racial harmony. If you think it is for different races alone, Think again, there is so much more you can learn. We say it is the ability to endure, All kinds of emotions from family, friends and more. Unsavory opinions may come your way, None of which you would like to repeat or say Tolerance is a friend to all who’s smart, To do it can be really hard. A timely medicine to endure the impolite If not taken, can be fatal if you’re full of spite. Beware my friends of the many darts Tolerance is for those who are brave at heart. Keep it close everyday and you’ll admit, That endurance, patience and forbearance are some of its benefits. By: Gregory Thompson Perseverance Wins
Perseverance is the key, To unlock the door of victory. “Keep at it, work hard,” Daddy says, “And soon you’ll eventually be repaid,” Determination is a word often used instead, To mean the same thing when it’s read. Don’t lose sight of your every goal, To be a champion you must not fold. Guts and grit you must possess, Qualities you need to be the best. Stamina and tenacity you must include, Purposeful and steadfast prepares you to rule. Not weak and surrendering, unyielding you should be. Remembering that you are on a course of ascendency. Be mindful, my child of this concept, Let perseverance guide you in your every step. By: Gregory Thompson Landforms
Land that is flat is called a plain, And when very high it is a mountain. An island is land completely surrounded by water, Whereas, the islet is the same but much, much smaller. A group of islands is called an archipelago, Raised land with a flat top is a plateau. A lake is a large expanse of water, And a large stream is known as a river. The isthmus is a thin neck of land which joins two masses together, And when the land juts out far into the sea it is called the peninsula. The shore is where the land meets the sea, And another name for a small river is the tributary. By Rachael Frank |
