O Yipi: sWiMmInG iN tHe SuMmErTiMe

Tuesday, May 26

sWiMmInG iN tHe SuMmErTiMe

Today I went swimming with (noun). It was really (Adjective) and I wish I could go (number) times every week. (verb) and

(adjective) in the water is (adjective) because I can do whatever I want. Except the one thing I can’t do in the water is (verb) because that would be (adjective). Swimming outside is the (adjective) when the sun is (adjective). Having the (noun) on your (body part) is the (adjective) part. So, when you get the (noun), go swimming in the summertime and (adjective) the time spent doing it.

my Past, Present and Future

I've grown up in Vermont and have lived in Shelburne for most of my life. I have three siblings, all of which I am close with. Ever since I can remember we've spent time and again together laughing and enjoying life. Four years ago we were surprised to have a new member in our family: Poochies. She is a Goldendoodle and her real name is Titania. She was the perfect addition to our home.

Now I am currently attending Champlain Valley Union High School in Hinesburg Vermont as a Junior. I dance, ballet, and hope to continue in the future. I go away in the summer for ballet intensives, but I do not plan to dance for my career.

After graduating CVU, I plan to go to college. Im not sure where yet, but I have multiple ideas. Wherever I go, I plan to have fun, stay focused and start a new life in whatever career I choose.

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What are my best pieces?

I really like my ‘Drooping Lily’ and ‘A Prickly Truth’ poems. I like how I can relate to them because I’ve actually experienced seeing them in nature. It wasn’t from my imagination. I can create a connection to them, so the poem only represents a fraction of the story behind the flower or cactus.

I also like ‘If You Give a Zebra an Oreo’. I guess because that book series was my favorite to read when I was little, so being able to write a mock-up of the books brings back memories of my childhood. Stepping back, it was interesting to see how I created a ‘new’ book to the series.

Discuss the process of writing one of your pieces.

My ‘Antique Doors’ piece I had made a collage of old apartment doors that gave me the inspiration to write my piece. I started writing words that described the doors. Then I started randomly writing a poem. After I had started writing, I established a pattern for my poem. Once I had that, I was able to write my first draft, and then work with what I had to change it until I was pleased with the final draft of it.

What did you get out of class?

From this class I learned that it is okay to write about anything I want without having a purpose. I enjoyed writing such a variety of pieces about a bunch of random topics. I also learned that I can write a piece without having a prompt, but it was also more challenging. I was so used to have boundaries while writing until I came to this class. I then realized that I could write without having anything to inspire me. I had to come up with all the ideas on my own, which was a challenge within itself.

Who is my writing hero?

I don’t really know. The only books I like reading are by Zoey Dean, so I guess she would be my writing hero. I’m not much of a reader, so I don’t know a variety of people who could be my ‘writing hero’. I liked some of the poets who did the slam poetry.

Reflection of my goals:

You have them in my portfolio…

O Yipi

Tuesday, May 26

sWiMmInG iN tHe SuMmErTiMe

ME

my Past, Present and Future

The WORKs

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