The Vocabulary Parade

One by one, the second graders
Marched up to the mic,
Masked and costumed, though no two
Were dressed at all alike.

For each wore something – shirt or hat
Or giant oaktag sign
To illustrate the word that he
Or she had to define.

Class by class they stated names
And proudly said their word,
Then used it in a sentence
Until everyone was heard.

Their smiles were ample proof that all
Their efforts were rewarded,
But what was best was I could see it,
Since it was recorded.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021


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Date: 6/10/2021 12:13:00 PM
A great rhymed memory to cherish. Loved it. I still remember my first spelling bee in the 4th grade. I had to spell "tuberculosis" – and got it right!/ Maurice
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Date: 6/9/2021 7:30:00 PM
Lovely,... Now you can write a poem featuring the words they paraded across the stage... ~ Thinking Ahead
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Date: 6/8/2021 1:11:00 PM
Very nice, Ilene. I loved the scene you described and it was topped off by the recording. So happy you could see it and share it with us.
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Date: 6/8/2021 12:13:00 PM
oh what a wonderful parade for you to witness, isn't technology amazing that these things can be shared:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 6/8/2021 11:51:00 AM
Wonderful.
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Date: 6/8/2021 11:45:00 AM
Again and again! Well done, Ilene! Aloha! Rico
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