TwasPoem2005

We recently listened to a number of versions of “Twas the Night Before Christmas”, enjoying a variety of re-tellings of this well-loved poem. We considered rhyme, rhythm, and word choices. And then, we created our own "Twas" poem.

We added our individual distinctive voices and humor, and wrote with creativity and thoughtfulness. We were challenged by this assignment, and as usual, rose to it!

This project aligned with the following Pennsylvania Academic Standards:

1.1.5 Learning to Read Independently

1.4.5 Types of Writing

1.5.5 Quality of Writing

3.7.5 Technological Devices

GaldimDecember 6, 2007

Twas the Morning After Vacation

Twas the morning after vacation

Kids need to go to school

Everyone was disappointed

Except Jason, who follows every rule

Parents said goodbye

When children got on the bus

But as soon as they got on

They started a great big fuss

Paper airplanes, candy wrappers,

Spitballs, and shoes

Were flying everywhere

That was the news

But as soon as they got off

Nobody moved his or her mouth

Not even the lad

Who came from the south

Again in their classrooms

They didn’t even mumble

All they did was

Make the teachers stumble

And to that very day

After every Christmas vacation

All the little children

Face terrible devastation

ClareDecember 4, 2007

Twas the Night Before Vacation

Twas the night before vacation

And all through the school

Every child thinking about presents and gumdrops

Should I give my dad a tool

Is Santa coming to my house this year

I don’t know

If he doesn’t there will be some tears

Maybe he will make footprints in the snow

Tonight is the night all children are fast asleep

So Santa will

Come and fill the stockings

All the children saying I hope he doesn’t spill

In the morning the children awake to the smell of cookies

And yippee there are some presents for everyone

Except for the bad kids

Even though the fathers say you’re my favorite son

Today is the day all they family rushes in

Everyone saying hello… hello

Some giving school pictures to all family

And all the men saying you’re such a good fellow

After all the family leaves

It’s time to get some rest

Time to do the dishes… pull up your sleeves so they don’t get wet

Everyone saying today was the best

So goodnight to all

And tonight a good rest

tomorrow there’s a ball

and today was the best

ShaneDecember 4, 2007

Twas The Night Before Vacation

Twas the night before vacation

I was playing my play station

Then I saw a mouse

Running around the house

So I looked for a broom

I found it in my room

It ran out the door

There was something on the floor

I got a rag

And a bag

I cleaned it up

Then saw my pup

He ran out the house

To get the mouse

I said get back in here

His face dropped to a tear

He came inside

And went to hide

Then I went upstairs

And I found two pears

I put them in the trash

And found some cash

I gave it to my mother

She said give it to your brother

Okay, I said

But my brother was in bed

I kept the money

And went to get the honey

SarahDecember 5, 2007

Twas The Night Before Vacation

Twas the night before vacation

And I dreamed of a dreadful dream

That I took every mean kids’ toys

Every kid let out a big scream

I stole all the toy trains and trucks

I let out a loud gigantic roar

I stole all the toy pups and bears

I read the books, which were a bore

I thought quite hard about my choices

And decided it was true

I’m as mean as those with no toys

I’m as mean as you, I tell you

I changed my choices… my mind, too

I gave all those kids back their really fun toys

I had a wonderful feeling inside

For all the toys of girls and boys

I smiled a great smiley grin

I was as happy as can be

For I had taken the joy

But put it back and let it be

I went into my own old world

With a grin still upon my face

I had saved my own world… Yippee

Now I am a nice person, ace

Maybe I’ll meet my world again

And save its people once again, too

Maybe another world will come

In my great dreams or inside you

JasmineDecember 5, 2007

Twas the Night Before Vacation

Twas the night before vacation

When all the kids were asleep

Not a mouse woke the night

Not a cat made a peep

All during the day

When the kids jumped and shouted

Every kid had a happy face

Not even one pouted

They all called each other

So they can stay around

When they all gathered together

They headed for the playground

They had so much fun

When they were sliding

Until something happened

They all started crying!

Even though they were hurt

They were all still laughing

And still not one pout

But they were all just panting

When they were done playing

On the playground

They called for their parents

While the kids waited at the baseball mound

On their way home

The kids pretended to be asleep

But all the parents knew

In the car, they didn’t weep

So on the way home

They drove and then they said, “oh, no”

And then all of a sudden

It began to snow!

When the kids all got home

They ran out to play

They told their parents

They were going to play all day

The parents all got the kids’ snowsuits on

As they all jumped up and said, “hooray”

When they all went outside

At the end of the day!

NathanielDecember 5, 2007

Twas The Night Before Vacation

Twas the night before vacation

And everyone was packing

The children were so excited

They couldn’t stop their clapping

I was playing at the time

With some of my friends

We decided to race

But there were a lot of bends

Then I had my supper

Some ham and mashed potatoes

I really really liked it

But I had to eat tomatoes

The tomatoes were disgusting

But I had to eat it all

Finally I was finished

I’d rather get hit by a ball

Then I went to bed

And had a good dream

But my brothers woke me up with their very loud yelling

They were very very mean