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NarrativesR E A L A N D I M A G I N E D

VOLUME 2WINTER/SPRING 2016

ANNA NUNEZ JUANEZ4th Grade

COMET TALESPoetryRHYTHM AND RHYME

SnowBY REID SESSOMS

4TH GRADE

Oh! Snow!How it has a wonderful glow.

I love snow!Snow makes me happy

But, when it gets in my faceMy brother starts laughing

Snow is amazing!With that wonderful glow

Oh how I love that beautiful snow!

DEAR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES OF COLE MANOR,

We hope you enjoyed the first edition of the

Cole Manor Comet Tales magazine. As new editors

of the magazine, we bring you the second edition!

There are new topics that will be featured in this

edition, including Survival Guides written by our

4th graders, informative and persuasive pieces,

and creative writing about snow.

WE HOPE THIS NEW EDITIONWILL INSPIRE YOU TO BECOME THE WRITER YOU HAVEALWAYS WANTED TO BE!

Sincerely,

YOUR STUDENT EDITORS Zachariah Zanders, Kenia Wright, Destinee Johnson,

Eric Ball, and Leonardo Flores Chavez

LETTERS TO THE EDITORS

Dear Editors,I loved the writing on page 13 and 14.They were cool comic strips. I would enjoy moreof that. Maybe try using your space more efficiently.– MAGGIE, 2ND GRADE

Dear Maggie,Thank you for your suggestion. We would love for you to submit comics for future editions. We hope you enjoy!

Dear Editors,I think the comics are awesome, but they are a littleshort. I also think the story “Laser Tag in Philadelphia”is cool, but the third paragraph is too long. I think anew paragraph could start at the tenth sentence.Also, I think there should be more poetry, becausepoetry rhymes and it’s fun to read. – IZZIE, 3RD GRADE

Dear Izzie,Thank you for your feedback! There are poems in thisedition, and you can look forward to more comicsin the future!

Dear Editors,I like the comic “The New Pet,” but it is short.It could have some background, too. I think thereshould be more comics in the magazine. – ANDREW, 3RD GRADE

Dear Andrew,Thank you for your suggestion. We will try to putmore comics in future editions of the magazine.

BunniesBY CARLOS SANCHEZ GOMEZ1ST GRADE

DolphinsBY LUZ CHAVEZ1ST GRADE

The PastBY OWEN GIBBAS

1ST GRADE

It is really coolTo learn about people

From the past.They didn’t have

As much as we did.They still hadGood times

And did what theyNeeded to do

To live.Some of the peopleWere brave heroesWho helped others

To survive.

Poetry

A Beautiful Day BY RACHEL FERRIZZI

4TH GRADE

There is not a cloud in the sky – just blueAs the sun shines

down, it feels so newAs you walk down the street

You see smiles all aroundIt looks as if everyone just came to town

To enjoy the summer dayLet time stand still

And let us playJust for

A little moreUntil the summer shower

The Tooth Fairy BY KARLYNN SMALLWOOD4TH GRADE

I lost my tooth the other night

I could find it

it was out of sight.

I looked under my bed, under my chair

I couldn’t find it anywhere.

I lost my tooth for a really long time

Where is it? So hard to find!

Then I got a vision in my head

It was the tooth fairy creeping in my bed

She was the one who took my tooth!

She left me a coin or was it a quarter

I knew she was the one

In my house right before the sun!

PeopleFrom

the PastBY JUN HENG

1ST GRADE

People from the past

Though you can’t

see them

Are connected to us.

Some are famous

Some aren’t

But they fought

for freedom

Which is special

To us.

Survival GuidesKEEP CALM AND WRITE ON!

How to be Friends with a UnicornBY JACK ROSEN 3RD GRADE

What you think is a deer could be a unicorn! You might as well makefriends with it. But how? It is a rare creature so who wouldn’t want to takeadvantage of this special opportunity.Hum a song, soothing and joyful, and it will follow you. Choose a positivesong like “Happy”. Unicorns are positive creatures. Never sing rock and roll. They are very sensitive. Once the unicorn is in your house, play the pink, fluffy unicorn song from YouTube. After listening from that simple song, it will understand English.Next, ask the unicorn if you can ride it. It should say yes. Hop on its back and gently hugits’ neck. It will fly around for a while. The unicorn will then fly to the ground. Awesome! It should be hungry after the flying. Everybody knows unicorns love everything pink.The only problem is, when you’re getting out your vat of strawberry ice cream and pink marshmallows, the unicorn is screaming “PINK! PINK!” After it eats, it falls right to sleep. Finally, unicorns are very active. After its nap, play a game of chess or another game.It doesn’t mind losing. Every now and then, let it win. See its victory dance!Now you’re friends with a unicorn. You should name it and all that good stuff.Remember, keep it a secret. Good luck! See volume two: A Unicorn as a Pet.

How to DisguiseLike An Adult

BY SAMUEL COLLINS 4TH GRADE

Are you tired of listening to your mom and dad?Do they nag you to make up your bed and take

out the trash? Well, here’s one way to solve all yourproblems! You need to disguise yourself as an adult!

First to become an adult, get high top boots, this will give you some needed height. Now, put on adult

clothes. Look for things that kids wouldn’t wear.I recommend high tops, a collared shirt and tie or

or girls, make-up and high heels.Next, you need to get a deep voice. To get that go

o Party City. Ask for a voice changer and you canchange your voice deep.Finally, you should go put on the things I mentioned.

Make sure you look confident and you have your voice changer. So, it’s time to ask a brother or sister to make

sure you did it right.You can now vote for the next president. You can also go to

mall the without adult supervision! Enjoy passing for an adult!

Survival Guides

How toDisguiseYourselfas a ZombieBY ANTHONY REYES 4TH GRADE

If you don’t want to get bitten by a bloody, scaryzombie, listen to what I need to say. This advice will also prevent you from turning into one. This guide, clear and imperative, will help you get ready for a zombie invasion. First, get a pair of ripped jeans and pour ketchup allover yourself so you have the bloody texture of a zombie, take a bottle of baby powder and dab some on your face. This way you won’t appear to have human skin.Next, take those ripped jeans and plop ketchup in the holes. Now you’re finished looking like a zombie butyou need to smell like one too. Go and find a lake and dead leaves, this will make a perfect zombie perfume.Roll around like a dog. Really get in there. After that, you should go outside and see if it works.If it doesn’t, that’s unfortunate. If it does, time topractice walking like a zombie. Hold out your arms, straight out. Now walk like you’re sleep-walking or like your dead. Your feet need to be 24 cm away fromeach other. Your need to make a soft elephant noiselike a grunt. Now your zombie positionis ready. Then, go back inside slowlyso you don’t look like a tasty humanto them. Finally, you are ready. Time to go andfind other people to help them survive.You’ll want company. If you followed theseinstructions you are ready for a zombieinvasion. PLEASE do the last step becausethis guide would be totally worth nothingif you didn’t add the zombie perfume.Teach this to other survivors if you don’twant them to become ZOMBIES.(If you aren’t one already.)

How to be the Greatest Safety Ever BY THOMAS JOHNSON 4TH GRADE

Have you ever been on elementary buses? Well, for all thosesafeties out there, you are going to need these steps to protect all of the kids on your bus. You can become the best safety ever! First, you are going to need energy to be fast. When you’re a safety, you need energy when you have to catch an unrulykindergartener when he or she switches seats. You mightwant to hydrate. You can practice gaining speed byrunning all over the neighborhood.Next, you need confidence. When you give Mrs. Rolonthe application to be a safety, you need to look calm.You’re going to have to take a breath then holdyour breath for 3 seconds. This will help you withcontrolling your fear. But look at her in the eyesor she will know you’re nervous.Last, you need to be a friend to everyone. Don’t be mean when you’re a safety justbecause you have power.If you do these steps correctly and in order,you can be the best safety of the century.Remember not to be bossy or be the rulerof the bus. Good luck!

How to Become a Kid PresidentBY ZARIA KELSEY 4TH GRADE

You know how grownups get to do stuff kids can’t?Kids don’t get to drive or be president. Well I have some

great news, the government broke! Kids can becomepresident! Yeah! Here’s your big chance. You need to follow

these steps on how to become a kid president.

Ok let’s get started. First you of course need to makesure Election Day is close so you can get super ready.Then get some friends to help make posters and pins

so you will look good. Last get some pizza becauseyou did such hard work. You need a yummy snack!

Now, let’s go to the next step. Help pass and hangposters and pins. Don’t hang the pins it would be

weird, you have to wear them. Then buy a kid president suit and tie so you can look good on

Election Day. For your hair, get your straightener,after flattening your hair put it in a bun.This way you

can put your hair in a silky bun to look ‘’President ready’’.

After that you should get a monkey named Bob so youcan roll in style. Use social media to get your name out with some cute selfies. You will get more votes

because you really want to win.

Finally, check to see if you’re winning or who’s wining because you don’t want to be surprised. Once you are voted in to the presidential office, you should have a party because you are

finally president and you need to have fun. Rememberto follow these steps very carefully so you can become

the next great kid president.

KID

S KIDS KIDS

How to Fly a ReindeerBY SOMMER ALTENOR 4TH GRADE

The holiday season is coming upon us and you will not want tomiss an incredible opportunity. Here is your only chance to havesome real holiday fun! These are the steps you need to follow inorder to properly ride a reindeer. First, on Christmas Eve, buy lots of reindeer food. You can findthat next to puppy chow at your local ShopRite. Sprinkle it all over your grass. If you want them to stay longer, use cookies.Everybody loves cookies.)Now, you need to get yourself ready. Make sure you bring a wintercoat, big and heavy, just in case they take you to the North Pole.Also, it might be windy. Bring gloves and a hat, think lots of layers!Next, when you go outside, do not make a lot of noise, approach them slowly. Make sure you do not get on a reindeer when it is eating or it will bite. Then, order it to sit. Say it sternly. Get on it gently holding onto its antlers and swinging your leg on. Then say these words’FLY, FLY, FLY my magical reindeer’’ and off you go.Here’s the fun part, it will take you wherever you want to go! Your friends’ house, your favorite stores, Disneyland... you name it! Finally, get home by your bedtime or you will be in trouble!Do you really think that your parents want you on a reindeerLATE, LATE at night? Once you get off it will fly away.That is a tip you will want to keep in mind.This is important to know because you will want to fly one someday.It might be nice if you shared this guide with your brothers and sisters. (You know how they are with their fantasy stuff.) Remember, cookies are the trick.

How to Become Friends with BigfootBY LUCA SGARAMELLA 4TH GRADE

Have you ever wondered about meeting Bigfoot, you knowthat big, tall hairy monster that nobody has ever seen?When you do meet him, you will want to bring this along.This is a guide on how to become best friends with Bigfoot. Make sure he doesn’t tear this up, you’ll really need it.

First go in the woods and find a cave. This might take some time, be patient. When you find Bigfoot, tall and hairy, don’t freak out, all you have to do is stomp on his left foot (that is what monsters do to greet each other). Then greet him by yelling,”aaaaaaaoooogoouuu” which means, “want to play some Uno?” He will grunt. (This is Bigfoot lingo for “yes”. Bigfoot loves Uno.)

Next, set up the game and when you start playing never put down a draw four, you don’t even want to know what he will do if he loses or gets a draw four. Call domino’s pizza and ask for peperoni pizza because everyone loves peperoni pizza. Be sure to greet the delivery man yourself. You don’t want to scare the person off.

While you are waiting for the pizza, read a book; maybeThe Tortoise and the Hair. Make sure you read it in monster language. After you read the book the pizza will be there. Give him 7 pieces no more, no less. If you give him morethan 7 he will throw a chair at you, if you give him less than7 pieces of pizza he will stomp back home to his cave.

Finally, say,”aaaouuuuuuuooa” which means “it’s gettingdark, want to come over to my house to sleep over?”When he stays at your house, give him the top bunk orhe might destroy your house. Tell him a bedtime storyabout fairies and he will fall asleep. When he snores,you might want to use earplugs for everyone in your house, maybe your neighbors too.

Remember to bring this alongwhenever you feel like makinga new friend. Oh and whenhe comes over to your houseto sleep over, never forgetthose earplugs.

Survival GuidesNarrativeREAL AND IMAGINED

I think snow days are fun.I am going to throwsnow balls in your face.I can make a snowmanwith my hands. I canjump in the snow.

SAUL POLANCO FLORES

My Snow GirlBY JAIZAYLA HARGROVEMy name is Olar the snow girl.At night my snow girl is as whiteas a cloud. I have lots of fun at nightwith my friends. First I go to the parkwith my friends and drink hot chocolate.Next I have a snowball fight. After thatmy friends and I raced. Finally wewent home. Now you know what yoursnow girl does at night!

Robin the SnowmanBY SAMIR CASTROMy name is Robin the Snowman. At night I am as silly as a silly dinosaur. First, I went to a silly house. Next, I did a silly dance. Last, I went to a silly park!

CREATIVITY WAS THE FOCUS

AS GRADE 1 STUDENTS WROTE

PIECES ON THE TOPIC OF SNOW.

Snow Days

I think snow days are nice becauseI get to slide down hills andhave snow fights andbuild snowmen too.

OMARI ARMSTRONG

I think snow days arefun because I get to playsnowball fights with mymom and my dad andmy brothers. We throwsnow at the house.

NATALY EVANGELISTAASCENSION

Princess RosebellBY KAYLA JACKSONKINDERGARTEN

Rosebell goes on a journeytrying to find a treasure.On her way Gruff andOopsy try to sneak upand steal the treasure.So, Rosebell puts on adisguise, uses her mapand find the treasure.She takes her treasureto the magical place with fairies and rainbows.

The Sled BreakerBY MAGGIE SGARAMELLA2ND GRADE

I never knew that breaking a bone would hurt so much.It was Valentine’s Day at Stanbridge Street Park whenmy mom and brother went sledding.

It was my last time sledding down the hill. I was faraway from the trees. Suddenly, I curved into a tree! At first it felt like a bruise. Soon it felt like a sprain.At home my mom told me if I could not walk bytomorrow, we would go to the hospital.

The next day we went to the hospital. I got three X-rays. Then the doctor said, “Your leg is broken.” Pretty soon they gave me a splint, a cast, and a boot. They also put me in a wheelchair and wheeled me to the parking lot. Then my mom drove me home.

A couple of months later we went to CHOP to get a cast.It was pink and blue. Another couple of months later I got a boot; not a winter boot, this one would allow me to walk. My mom and I drove home from CHOP. I tried walking but the boot was uneven with my bare feet. So we bought three-inch high heels (I still have them and the cast).The high heels worked. It was super hard to get dressed. At school I could pick one or two friends to eat lunch with me at recess in Mrs. Martin’s office and I did not go tospecials except for library. Soon after, I got my boot off!

This was my most exciting moment by far, even though it happened on Valentine’s Day!

Helping AnimalsBY BRIANNA DEVLIN4TH GRADE

Sofia loved animals. One day she thought toherself, “Maybe I should see if Emma wantsto help me raise money for the SPCA.”She asked and Emma said, “Yes, of course!”

Emma loved the same animals as Sofia, but they both liked most animals. Sofia loved pandas,monkeys, cheetahs, lions, and tigers. She knew that unicorns weren’t real, but she loved them too.

So they went to the SPCA right after school to get a donation sheet. They went to house after house until they had to go home. Almost every person gave them money. A lot of people gave $5.00 or even $10.00.

They raised $500.00. They even helped volunteer for bringing animals there, playing with theanimals, and feeding them. They had a lot offun and couldn’t wait to help again!

NarrativePointy NeedlesBY ANNA NUNEZ4TH GRADE

Have you ever went to the doctor to get shots?I have. It was dreadful!

One day I was at the doctor because I needed shots, but guess what? My mom tricked me! She told me that my cousin was getting the shots too, becauseshe knew I wouldn’t go without her. Then someone called my name. I was so frightened that I couldn’t even speak!

They put us in a plain white room and we had to wait for about 10 or 20 minutes. All I could imagine was the needle going into my arm already. I could feel the sweat running down my back. Finally, the doctor came in the room with a really pointy needle.

I wanted to sprint away from the doctor, but I couldn’t. The butterflies in my stomach were fluttering like crazy. He told me to look somewhere else so it wouldn’t hurt.

The needle pinched my upper arm. It felt like a bee stung me. Afterwards, he gave me a sticker because I didn’t cry. When we left my mom took me to get ice cream because I was so brave.

If I ever go to the doctor again I will remember tobe brave so my mom will take me to get ice cream again. Also, it actually didn’t hurt as bad as I expected. I was scared because I thought it would hurt a lot,but I could do it again. No problem!

ExpositoryTELL US HOW IT’S DONE!

Mine Craft is a video game. You can play it on a PS, computer, tablet or iPad. I love to play itbecause it is fun. You can play in survival or creative.

SURVIVALIn survival you can go from the pool of hot bubbly red lava to shiny diamonds. It is possible, and I did it.It is fun, you will like it all! Trust me, you will like it!

CREATIVEIf you see my builds they are so amazing, you will burst. Creative is a time you can do what you want.

You watch videos to help you build and to makecool things. You can build tree houses, mansions, waterfalls and anything!!!

MININGSurvival is fun, but waituntil you go mining. It is like a whole new world down there. You can go to blacksmiths or sand temples, and you can get chests. If you want to get stone, you need to geta wooden pick axe.You can get diamondsand emeralds. You can find ravenes and tunnels.

BullyingBY ERIKA GARCIA-MENDOZA3RD GRADE

If somebody is saying mean things about you and your appearance, that’s bullying.If you see a person bullying somebody, don’t go and bully them too. You shouldtell an adult or make them stop bullyingthe person.

If nobody is there to help you, should you just let them bully you and make you feel that you are not special? No, you should go and tell an adult. Even if they scare you so you don’t tell on them, don’t listen to them.Go tell so they can stop bullying you.Help people so bullying can stop.

Standing DesksBY EDDIE FISHER 4TH GRADE

Kids sit in school for about 4.5 hours a day. There are these “standing desks” that allow you to stand while you are working, or playing. Will these desks effect the health of children? Let’s find out!

Stand Up Kids is a team that collects donations to try to get every child in a public school at a standing desk within 10 years. “…children need to MOVE MORE and SIT LESS.” they say. Mrs. Armour, my fourth grade teacher, was inspired and tried to earn standing desks for her fourth grade class. She earned 5 of them, and her class is loving them.

Kids can burn 15%-35% more calories while standing. Kids feel more engaged and pay attention more in class. They re-port feeling more awake. Children’s behavior improves when they are awake. Kids who move more have good creativity and their test scores increase. There is no downside to stand-ing, and it only takes two or three weeks of standing for chil-dren to get used to standing, so they won’t get tired while standing. We share a stool in our class when we use these desks and kids rarely need it. Standup kids does not recom-mend sit-stand desks because if people are able to choose sitting or standing, they will always choose sitting.

Standing desks have a footrest bar that they can lean on when the person gets tired. The desks that Mrs. Armour earned have a moving foot bar. “Children feel happierwhen they can move more and aren’t restricted to a chair,” Stand Up Kids says.

Standing desks are an efficient way to get people standing, and it doesn’t have to be only for school. There are manydifferent types of standing desks available. There are ones that you can attach to a regular desk, if you don’t wantto buy a whole new desk and have nothing to useyour old one for.

Sedentary lifestyles can lead to cancer, back andneck pain, diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heartdisease and many other problems. Sitting for 4-6hours a day makes your more sedentary.We need to move! We need to stand.

People should stand up for education (literally),before it’s too late!

Minecraft JournalBY BRAYDEN CIANCIULLI3RD GRADE

Persuasive

Adopt a PetBY IAN ROSEN 2ND GRADE

Do you want dogs and cats tobe lonely? Dogs and cats maybe hard to find but you canteach them tricks. Some cats anddogs may haveve gotten injured!So, to make them happierjust adopt them. You cantake care of them and helpthem to get better. Dogs andcats can get killed becausethere isn’t enough room inthe shelter. Adopting a cat ordog is easy and it can makethem happy. You shouldadopt a pet!

Stop HuntingBY JUAN HERNANDEZ-MENDOZA 2ND GRADE

People should stop hunting animals!

If people keep hunting animals they can becomeextinct. Some animals became extinct because ofhunters hunting them to extinction. An exampleis an animal called the Tasmanian wolf that peoplehunted to extinction.

Another reason not to hunt is that you might get in trouble. If you kill a panda in China you could have to go to jail for up to 10 years. No one wants to go to jail.

People should stop hunting animals!

Stop Cutting Music ClassBY BRANDON PURDY 2ND GRADE

CleoBY MADISON SWINGLE 1ST GRADE

My name is Cleo the dog. I am quiet.Unlike a bird who chirps at night,I can help you if you are scared.I can protect us by barking atpeople or biting. I am beautiful.I have brown and black stripes.Let me come home with you.We can play fetch.

BikeBY MEKHI FARLOWKINDERGARTEN

Dear Mom,Can I have a bike?I promise toclean my room.I will do myhomework.I will be niceto my sister.

Love, Mekhi

THIS IS WHY YOU SHOULD...

School should stop cutting music classes. Do peopleeven care about music? Schools don’t have enoughmoney so why do schools cut music classes first?

First when you learn music in music class when you get homeyou can show your parents. You can even teach them too! To me, music is my life. I definitely care about music.But I don’t’ think some schools do.

Next, why do some schools get rid of music classes firstcan’t’ school make money another way like a bake sale orget rid of another subject? Music helps you concentrate.

Finally, at my school there is an awesome music teachernamed Mr. Speicher. He’s doing it because he also caresabout music. He wants children to learn music.

So music is my life. It is important to me. If we worktogether we can stop getting rid of music classes.I want music classes in every school!

The Best PetBY ARACELY MARTINEZ 1ST GRADE

My name is Lili the rabbit. Are you lookingfor a pet? Let me explain why you should let me be your pet. I am a very quiet animalbecause I don’t bark like a dog. I won’t makenoise when you call someone. I am lovableand cute and will snuggle you and makeyou happy. You are going to enjoy a rabbit.I can hug you and I will love you a lot.If you pick me as your pet, it will be thebest choice you ever make.

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Blue BY LEILANY GUTIERREZI like blue best because I have a blue dress.I like to eat blueberries. I like to get bluebracelets. I like to get a blue jacket. It makesme feel happy. I like to play with my toys.I like to go outside and blue is the best.

Red BY DEVON TANDOCMy favorite color is red.I love my red sneakers.I like strawberries withwhipped cream.

Yellow BY AL’LEAH LASSITERMy favorite color is yellow.I like bananas.I like the hot yellow sun.

Pink BY GEORGE CHAROKOPOSGrace likes pink the best. It makes her feelpretty. She has a pink dress. She has pinkclothes for her dolls. She has pink walls.She has a pink jacket. She has a pinktreasure box. Grace thinks that pink isthe best color in the world.

Blue BY BENNETT DANIELSMy favorite color is blue.It makes me think of the sky.My mom has blue birds on her bed.

Gold BY ALEX RESENDIZAlex loves gold the best.

I love gold because I have a gold toy car. The toy car

goes fast. A gold heartis shiny. My teacher’schair should be gold.

GRADE 1 STUDENTS EXPRESSED EMOTION

THROUGH WORDS THROUGH POETRY

ABOUT THEIR FAVORITE COLOR