Words Found

Caro and Rust looked in Nanna’s trash to find words for list poems—homework done!

 

Nanna’s Grocery Receipt

By Rust 

Blueberries,

Raspberries,

Pineapple juice,

Sweet cherries,

Strawberries,

Cranberries,

Cane sugar,

Crinkle cut carrots,

Red bell peppers,

Green peas petite,

String cheese,

Garlic,

Sliced zucchini,

Sauerkraut,

1000 sheets bath,

Toothpaste.

 

Jump Up Seeds

By Caro 

Seeds guaranteed

To grow,

Partial sun,

Warm soil,

Johnny Jump Ups

Or

Tricolor violas

Jump up

In gardens

Everywhere!

 

Pencil Journey

Write a list poem from words you find.
 

 

Linnea's Stories & Guys Read

Rust recommends:

A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO by Richard Peck (Dial, 1998). 

Caro recommends:

A YEAR DOWN YONDER by Richard Peck (Dial, 2000).

For more books that GUYS READ:

GUYS READ

CLOUD KEY

How Do We Get There?
copyright 2008 Linnea Heaney

Click label on each post to see archive.


Around the Home: activities for fun 

Book Questions: interesting questions

Book Journey: books to read 

Linnea's Stories: about Linnea’s stories

Pencil Journey: art and writing activities 

Picture Book Shelf: picture books to read aloud 

Road Journey: on the road ideas 

Trail Journey: on the trail ideas


Linnea's Website 

http://www.linneaheaney.com/

Linnea's Illuminated Notes 

https://linneaheaney.blogspot.com/

Linnea's Illustrated Stories 

https://writerlinnea.blogspot.com/

The Best Best Friend

Dulce

Copyright 2012 Linnea Heaney

Rust’s Favorite Teen Burger

To make a Teen Burger:

Help a parent or grandparent to get these ingredients ready. The burger can be pan-fried or grilled outside. Cook the beef and bacon well, melt on the cheese, put together in a sesame seed bun, and have fun!

A ground beef patty grilled

Salt and pepper to taste

1 slice American cheese

2 slices cooked bacon

1 hamburger bun with sesame seeds

Mix a little mayo & barbecue sauce to put on the burger

1/3 cup chopped iceberg lettuce

1 slice tomato

3 slices pickles

Rust & Caro’s Backpacks

Checklist:

Map and/or trail guides

Snacks   “Yes.”—Rust

Water   “Important, especially in Texas.”—Caro

Insect repellent   “This is important!”—Caro

Sunscreen   “It’s better than a bad burn.”—Rust

Sunglasses   “Okay.”—Rust

Hat   “I’m okay with the trail look.”—Caro

Bandannas   “Buy at the park and dip in the water fountain.”—Rust

Band-Aids   “Make a kit of the stuff you don’t think you will need.”—Caro

Small flashlight   “Sure.”—Rust

Walkie-talkies   “Reception isn't good in far out canyons and mountains.”—Rust

Pepper spray   “The bear bell doesn’t really work at keeping bears away.”—Caro

Compass   “If you know how to use it and where places are really.”—Rust

Paper & pencil   “I need my notebook.”—Caro

Whistle   “Sure.”—Rust

Binoculars   “Only if you don’t mind the weight.”—Caro

Pocket knife, rope   “Things that just seem like a good idea.”—Rust

Keys/ID stuff

Camera with extra batteries   “More weight.”—Caro

Hiking stick   “Yes!”—Rust

In the Kitchen

Nanna’s Favorite CookieRecipe

Being tested again!