It has been awhile since our last blog entry, so here is a new one. (I can't believe that it is already February! Wow, the school year is just flying by...!)
First, here is a great link to our latest novel study, "Wonderstruck" by Brian Selznick (thanks Ankita!) :
http://www.scholastic.com/wonderstruck/
While you are there, you can watch a video from Brian Selznick, and see how to 'fingerspell' your name or a few words! Then, follow the stars to review some of the main ideas.
Now, read the following poem about a wolf, and tell me what you think about it...'bye for now! ~ Mrs. Kutertan :)
A Night With a Wolf (excerpt)
By Bayard Taylor
High on the lonely mountain
Where the wild men watched and waited;
Wolves in the forest, and bears in the bush,
And I on my path belated.
The rain and the night together
Came down, and the wind came after,
Bending the props of the pine tree roof
And snapping many a rafter…
There, from the blowing and raining,
Crouching I sought to hide me;
Something rustled, two green eyes shone,
And a wolf lay down beside me.
Little one, be not frightened;
I and the wolf together,
Side be side through the long, long night,
Hid from the awful weather.
His wet fur pressed against me;
Each of us warmed the other;
Each of us felt in the stormy dark
That beast and man was brother...
Well first of all I want to say that I loved this poem. The reason I liked the poem is because it has to do with the awsome book Wonderstruck. I also liked it because the man and the wolf created friendship with each other. If I were there I would freak out! The man in the poem is very brave to hug that wolf.
ReplyDeleteI thougt that was a little romantic, interesting
ReplyDeleteand cute for a poem. I'm happy that they didn't freak out. It's like they are becoming friends.
I wonder if the man is going to take him as a pet wolf.It's a good story. Bye!
I really liked the poem. What does belated mean?
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me of peace. I really liked the title. It goes with the poem.
I loved the poem.The poem was describing how they met.
ReplyDeleteI really like this poem.I really like the title because it goes with the poem.This poem reminds me of animal and people getting along.This poem reminds me of Wonder Struck.
ReplyDeleteI think that poem was okay, I think you just need a little imagination so you can imagine a wolf liying down beside you. Once again, I think the poem was okay.
ReplyDeletei like this poem it is about wolves i like wolves they look so so... deathly dangerous thats why i like wolves i like deathly thats my favourite word deathly i also like there howl it sounds so loud and spooky good for halloween once i even saw a person dress up as a wolf
ReplyDeleteit was cool i cinda like it prety cool
ReplyDeleteOoooooo! Very spooky indeed! (I happen to love rain storms but I see the man and the wolf do not!) Is it just me, or is anyone else thinking somehow this poem is related to the highly sought after topic of...dare I say it? Werewolves??? Just a thought. :D HOPE YOU POST MORE SOON!!!
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