"The Fence
By Paula, grade 4
I longed to be free,
To dance, pray and have a decent sleep,
I longed for the Lord to set his people free,
But for now, I'm just sitting here waiting to be free."
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Tracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish polished student writing inspired by this contest-winning photo here! in the group Online Student PublishingTracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish polished student writing inspired by this contest-winning photo here! in the group Online Student Publishing"What Lies Ahead
By Bryn, grade 4
Strolling along on a dirt road,
Feel the gentle wind blow through your hair,
What lies ahead beyond the hilltop,
It's up to you."
Tracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish polished student writing inspired by this contest-winning photo here! in the group Online Student Publishing"The Road
By Marie, grade 4
On the road,
I am not sure which way to go,
And I can't find my way home,
I have lost my family,
And I am all alone."
Tracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish polished student writing inspired by this contest-winning photo here! in the group Online Student Publishing"The Key to Freedom
By Emily, grade 4
There is a fence that binds me,
Through all the world I see,
It's dark then it's light,
It's day then it's night,
And now I find the key."
Tracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish polished student writing inspired by this contest-winning photo here! in the group Online Student Publishing"A Walk on the Beach
By Alex, grade 4
The waves crash against the shore.
The dark waves rush onto my pale feet.
The sea shells are scattered among the cool sand.
I gaze down to see my shadow casting on the beach.
The sun shines down on my…"
Tracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish polished student writing inspired by this contest-winning photo here! in the group Online Student Publishing"The Instrument
By Mia, grade 4
The instrument sings.
In the distance, church bells ring.
The hand moves gracefully across the keys.
The notes are played from a book that reads.
The song so pretty it makes you sad.
Yet the harmony soothes and the…"
Tracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Publish polished student writing inspired by this contest-winning photo here! in the group Online Student Publishing"A Recital
By Wynne, grade 4
Her delicate little fingers touched the keys. She opened her music book to see little notes dancing on the black, shadowy lines. She set her fingers on the sleek keys. She started playing. The music sounded like a song…"
Tracey Montoya replied to Publishing Voice's discussion Enter our "Hoots & Howls" Halloween Poetry Contest Here! in the group Online Student Publishing"Here are three 4th grade poems using the Hoot and Howls writing lesson."
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- At 8:11am on October 27, 2010,
Corbett Harrison said… - Tracey----this poem was selected as one of our 13 winners in our Halloween poetry contest. Congrats! Please contact me at charrison@washoe.k12.nv.us so we can take the next steps in publishing this poet at the WritingFix website!
On Halloween Night
by Carson, fourth grade poet
Halloween is such a fright.
It will be here when it’s night.
I zoomed to my room. BOOM! slammed the door.
I couldn’t wait one second more.
I slip on my dress, all torn and black,
Upon my head my pointy hat.
And in a flash I was ready to dash…
Out the door for candy galore.
I see ghosts, goblins and witches like me.
I was as happy as could be.
Haunted houses to mansions, doorbells we ring, Collecting our candy. “Trick-or-treat,” we sing.
The bright shining moon was full and my bucket too.
It’s time to go home…Boo hoo hoo.
When we got home, I lay down my broom
And counted my candy up in my room.
Halloween was fun. I had a good time.
Too bad it’s over and so is my rhyme.
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