A Patchwork of Places and Poetry

Ellen Singsank
Grade 2
St. Mary School
Buffalo Grove, IL

OUR QUILT

Chicago and Home Sweet Home

We've been enjoying many stories about families and quilts:

Here is a list of the family stories our class has shared:
BROTHERS AND SISTERS by Ellen Jenisi
FATHERS, MOTHERS  SISTERS,BROTHERS  A COLLECTION OF FAMILY POEMS by MaryAnn Hoberman
THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME by Marc Brown
POINSETTIA'S FAMILY by Felicia Bond
A CHAIR FOR MY MOTHER by Vera B. Williams
I HATE MY BROTHER HARRY by Crescent Dragonwagon
THE PAIN AND THE GREAT ONE by Judy Blume

Here is a list of the quilt stories our class has shared:
THE PATCHWORK QUILT by Valerie Flournoy
MY LITTLE BOOK ABOUT JOSEPH'S COAT OF MANY COLORS by Leap Frog Books
THE KEEPING QUILT by Patricia Polacco
THE QUILT STORY by Tony Johnston and Tomie de Paola

Our poems were written with these places in mind:

CHICAGO IS MY KIND OF TOWN

CHICAGOLAND FAVORITES

HOME SWEET HOME

Chicago, Arvin's Kind of Town

City full of animals and people
Hurry and visit the Sears Tower
I know you'd enjoy the zoos
Come visit the hotels
And Navy Pier
Go see the Bears play
Oh, you'll want to the Cubs and Sox too!

Chicago welcomes you!

Chicago, Chase's Kind of Town

City has hotdogs
Hurry and visit all the museums
I know you'd enjoy the movies
Come visit tall buildings
And mimes
Go see the people everywhere
Oh, you'll want to see the animals in the zoos

Chicago welcomes you!

City, a place that is pretty
Hurry and visit the Sears Tower
I know you'd enjoy the hotdogs
Come visit The American Girl Place
And the Nike Town
Go see the Cubs game
Oh, you'll want to taste the pizza

Chicago welcomes you!

City for American Girl Place
Hurry and visit the place where Dolphins play the Bears
I know you'd enjoy the dinosaurs at the museum
Come visit Lake Michigan
And I hope you like the zoo
Go see my new town
Oh, you'll want to go to the Sears Tower

Chicago welcomes you!

Chicago, Haley's Kind of Town!

City of tall buildings
Hurry and visit the museums
I know you'd enjoy Navy Pier
Come visit Brookfield Zoo
And see the dinosaurs at the Field Museum
Go see Wrigley Field
Oh, you'll want to see Lake Michigan

Chicago welcomes you!

Anthony at Navy Pier

One of my favorite places is Navy Pier.
You can see four states.
You can feel Lake Michigan's breezes.
You can taste Chicago style hotdogs.
You can smell the fish.
I know it's a big platform.

Mac at Taco Bell

One of my favorite places is Taco Bell.
You can see juicy tacos.
You can feel the coldness of the drinks.
You can smell juicy, tender tacos.
You can taste tender meat.
I know it's the best restaurant in the world!

Charles in the Forest Preserve

One of my favorite places is the forest preserve.
You can see trees and footprints.
You can feel water from the rivers and you can feel the tree bark.
You can smell pine and fresh air.
You can taste maple syrup from the trees.
I know you'll have fun.

Vince at the Water Park

One of my favorite places is the waterpark.
You can see the waterslides.
You can feel the cool water.
You can smell the chlorine.
You can taste the food.
I know you will have fun.

Julia at Great America

One of my favorite places is Great America.
You can see rollercoasters.
You can feel the wind blowing.
You can smell lots of food.
You can taste the burgers.
I know it's a great place to go.

Shannon at School

One of my favorite places is St. Mary School.
You can see the kids working on their work.
You can feel pencils and crayons.
You can smell the hot lunches cooking in the cafeteria.
You can taste the hot lunches too!
I know there are hard workers in my classroom.

Courtney in Chicago

One of my favorite places is downtown Chicago.
You can see the Sears Tower, Navy Pier, and Wrigley Field.
Sometimes you can feel the coldness.
You can smell the good restaurants.
You can taste the Chicago style hotdogs.
I know everybody should like Chicago.

Mary Beth at the Pool

One of my favorite places is the pool.
You can see the people playing.
You can feel the water.
You can smell the food.
You can taste the water if you open your mouth.
I know we love the pool.

Jarrett at School

One of my favorite places is school.
You can see everything.
You can feel the rug.
You can smell the air at recess.
You can taste the lemon drops.
I know that school is a good place.

Jeremy at Great America

One of my favorite places is Great America.
You can see 70 feet roller coasters.
You can feel the ice cold water in the summer.
You can smell french fries cooking everywhere you go.
I know you'll have a blast!

Mariana at The American Girl Place

One of my favorite places in Chicago is The American Girl Place.
You can see American Girl plays about the American Girls' lives.
They show you, at least, five American Girls' lives.
You can feel the slavery.
You can smell the yummy lunch coming to your table.
You can taste dirtcups, chicken fingers, and anything else that you want.
I know it's one of my favorite places to visit!

Megan's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places because it's my habitat.
I'm the happiest relaxing with my stuffed animals or eating candy.
If I'm sad, I like to go to my room and close the door.
A good spot for reading is on the floor under the dining room table.
Outside you can climb your favorite tree.
Home is the place where you and your family live.

Amanda's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places to be because it is a nice place to live.
I'm the happiest at Christmas or my birthday.
If I'm sad, I like to sit by my mom.
A good spot for reading is by my mom.
Outside you can play games.
Home is a place where you are loved.

Adam's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places to be because I can watch t.v. shows and play with my toys.
I'm the happiest in my bedroom or in my playroom.
If I'm sad, I like to play game boy.
A good spot for reading is in my mom and dad's bedroom.
Outside you can see the sun and plants.
Home is a place where it is fun.

Anthony's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places because I'm happy there.
I'm the happiest when I sit and play army or watch t.v.
If I'm sad, I like to jump up and down on my bed.
A good spot for reading is in my sunroom.
Outside you can go on my trampoline.
Home is a place where you can play football and basketball.

Riana's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places because you are loved.
I'm the happiest in my room or on the computer.
If I'm sad, I like to go in my tent.
A good spot for reading is on the couch.
Outside you can play.
Home is a place where you have fun.

Jacob's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places because you can do whatever you want.
I'm the happiest now or then.
If I'm sad, I like to go to my bedroom.
A good spot for reading is on the porch.
Outside you can play.
Home is a place where you get love.

John's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places to be because it is my shelter.
I'm the happiest kid or cousin when I'm with my family.
If I'm sad, I have a friend come over.
A good spot for reading is my bed.
Outside you can run.
Home is a place where goodness happens.

Rachel's Home Sweet Home

Home is one of my favorite places to be because you can be loved.
I'm the happiest in my bedroom or my livingroom.
If I'm sad, I like to go in my bedroom and lay down.
A good spot for reading is on my swingset under the tree.
Outside you can play in the sandbox and swing.
Home is a place where you can relax.