Second Grade Literary Magazine
A collection of stories and poems May 2013
One Thing That I Am Good At By Ethan Mallon One thing that I am good at is playing the piano. I was 5 years old when I started. Ms. Christine is my teacher. I use a piano, a chair, and music books. Stegosaur Rock is my favorite song. I play it at Ms. Christine’s house a lot. When I get a double high five I feel relieved.
One Thing That I Am Good At By Grace Wagner One thing that I am good at is horseback riding. I was four years old when I started. My teacher’s name is Abby. I use a saddle, reins, and a girth. I can canter and trot very well. I ride at Oakland Heights every Monday. I feel amazing when I do it. I love horseback riding.
Luray Caverns By Charlotte Gupton I went to Luray Caverns and saw rocks and limestone. I went down and I saw wet rocks and that means they are still growing. I saw rocks that look like Shaggy Dog, Goofy, and Mickey. I saw Pluto’s Ghost three times. I also saw Dream Lake and its reflection. I had a wonderful time.
Luray Caverns By Seth Wilbanks In Luray Caverns there were a lot of stalactites. The first formation I saw was the Washington Column. The next one was Pluto’s Ghost. We saw it three times. The third was the Fish Market. It looked like fish in a rowboat. Then the tour guide showed us Goofy and Disney World and some other Disney characters. It was cool because you could get 3 cave kisses and good luck.
Christmas Traditions By Sebastian Philips These are my family’s traditions for Christmas. I go home to Pennsylvania for Christmas. They never come to my house. Before we open presents we go to church. It’s one hour. Then we open presents youngest to oldest. First my sister Mia, then me, then Katie, then Meghan, then Ally, then the grownups. I look for Sam the elf. Guess what? He is on the window by all of the rooms. Last we bake cookies. This year I made 20 cookies and my sister helped me. I think it is the only place I the world for Christmas.
Christmas Traditions By Joshua Holliday My family has great Christmas traditions. My mom and me make sugar cookies and they look like Christmas trees and gingerbread people. Me and my brother decorate the tree with purple balls and blue balls. We go to church on Christmas Eve. We open our presents but before we open our presents my mom and dad get coffee then we open our presents. While we open our presents we stay in our pajamas all day. Christmas is a great holiday!
Snow By Chloe Coffin Snow is fluffy like a teddy bear. Snow is soft like a blanket. Snow is fun like a friend. Snow is breezy like the wind. Snow is shiny like the sun. Snow is cold like ice cream.
Snow By Zephan Deal Snow is shiny like a diamond. Snow is as soft as a pillow. Snow is sparkly like a star. Snow is beautiful like the Eiffel Tower. Snow is glittery like the sun. Snow is clear like a window.
A Poem About Me By Thomas Payette I have blue eyes, like the sky. I have brown hair, like hot chocolate. I have flowery cheeks, like a rose. I have red lips, like a fire hydrant. I have long arms, but Joshua doesn’t.
A Poem About Me By Nevie Wood I have hazel eyes, like a river. I have blonde hair, like a lion. I have white skin, like a hare. I have red lips, like a rose. I have long legs, but Callie doesn’t.
Bravery Story By Avery Deigl I was nervous and excited to ride a rollercoaster call the Loch Ness Monster. I went to Busch Gardens with my aunt. The rollercoaster went in loops 2 times and went in circles 5 times. I got on and buckled up and said, “I’m ready for this.” I was brave and I felt awesome when I got off the rollercoaster.
Bravery Story By Hugh Wiley I did not feel brave when I rode the Loch Ness rollercoaster. My sister Lily was with me at Busch Gardens. The rollercoaster was huge. It had twists, turns; it was big, tall! I sunk down deep into my seat! Once I got off I was dizzy and about to fall over. It did it! I did it! Whoo, I did it!
Grandparent Tribute By Jordan Spencer My grandparent’s name is James but to me he is Pa and he loves me. He takes me out for ice cream a lot. Pa also takes me fishing. He takes me on rides a lot and we like to drive fast over bumps to tickle my tummy and once he got a ticket. I’m so lucky that he does so much for me.
Grandparent Tribute By Callie Adams My Winnie and Poppy are the best grandparents I could ever have. We have some of the best times together like going swimming in the lake and playing golf. Poppy throws me up in the air and we have so much fun together. Winnie can give the best hugs and kisses and watches movies with me. I love them so much and they love me too.
Grandparent Tribute By Aidan Stakem I love Pappy because he plays with me and we have fun together. Pappy plays baseball with me and takes me golfing. He makes me laugh when he tickles me on the neck. We pick corn and dig potatoes together in his garden. Pappy fries potatoes for me for breakfast. Pappy is one of my favorite people.
Biography of Jackie Robinson By Robert Handelsman Jackie Robinson was a great American baseball player. Jackie was born on Jan. 31, 1919. He broke the color barrier and was the first black player in the MLB. He stole home 19 times in his career. In the World Series of 1955 he stole home. He retired in 1956. He died on October 24, 1972 with heart disease. Because of Jackie Roosevelt Robinson, blacks can be in the Major Leagues.
Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder By India Richardson Laura Ingalls Wilder was a great American writer. Laura was born in 1867. She left Wisconsin with her ma, pa, her sister Mary and their dog Jack. She got married to Almanzo. They moved a few miles west of De Smet. They had a little log cabin with five rooms and a cellar. She had a daughter named Grace Wilder Lane. She wrote the Little House series about her pioneer life. If it weren’t for Laura Ingalls Wilder, we wouldn’t know about her pioneer life. Her husband died at 84. She died at age 91. She was a great person. I love her books.
Springtime By Josephine Shields In the spring, I see beautiful flowers, bugs, and a lot of green. I feel warm in the sun and very hyper. I hear yucky bugs fluttering. For fun, I play, ride, go swimming, and gardening. Spring is my favorite season!
Springtime By Margaret Johnson In the spring, I see beautiful flowers, singing birds, animals eating, and fluttering butterflies. In the spring, I hear pretty animal noises, loud wind and colorful leaves blowing. I like to play soccer, plant my yummy garden, go swimming in the pool and ride my mountain bike. I love to do stuff with my family and my dog.