Grade 5
PoetryWritingI am energetic and a soccer fan.
I wonder why soccer players play differently.
I hear people say, “Let’s go!” when you score goals.
I see teammates hug the player who scored.
I am energetic and a soccer fan.
I pretend to be the best player on the team.
I feel so proud of myself because every day I get better.
I touch the first place medal of my team.
I worry about when we lose a game.
I cry when the players hurt me.
I am energetic and a soccer fan.
I understand when we lose a game.
I say, “I believe in my team to win.”
I dream of scoring a lot of goals and becoming a good player.
I try at soccer practice.
I hope I can beat the other team by scoring a lot of goals.
I am energetic and a soccer fan.
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From 826 Valencia’s original publication, Every Day I Get Better.
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by Salimatou, 826NYC
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by Victor, 826 Valencia
An ode to Beans, Rice, and Chicken.
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by K.M., 826DC
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A student traces his identity through food and family.
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