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Spend a Day in My Shoes: Exploring the Role of Perspective in Narrative

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In To Kill a Mockingbird , Atticus explains to Scout that "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (36). Make this advice more literal by inviting students to imagine spending a day in someone else's shoes in this writing activity. Students examine a variety of shoes and envision what the owner would look like, such as their appearance, actions, etc. They then write a narrative, telling the story of a day in the shoe owner's life. While this lesson plan uses the quotation from To Kill a Mockingbird as a springboard and ties nicely to discussions of the novel, it can be completed even if students are not currently reading the book.

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Interactive Circle Plot Diagram : Use this online tool to plan out the sequence of events in a piece of narrative writing.

From Theory to Practice

Creative writing may not be your first choice when you think of ways to encourage students to explore the themes in their readings; however, by embracing the opportunity for students to think and write imaginatively about the issues introduced in their readings, teachers move beyond the typical expository, analytical reactions to text in ways that engage students. As Christian Knoeller explains, "By guiding students to explore a work in specific ways, teachers can support interpretation and criticism. As such, imaginative response provides an instructional strategy that ultimately contributes to more insightful formal analysis" (43).

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NCTE/IRA National Standards for the English Language Arts

• 5. Students employ a wide range of strategies as they write and use different writing process elements appropriately to communicate with different audiences for a variety of purposes.
• 6. Students apply knowledge of language structure, language conventions (e.g., spelling and punctuation), media techniques, figurative language, and genre to create, critique, and discuss print and nonprint texts.
• 11. Students participate as knowledgeable, reflective, creative, and critical members of a variety of literacy communities.
• 12. Students use spoken, written, and visual language to accomplish their own purposes (e.g., for learning, enjoyment, persuasion, and the exchange of information).

Materials and Technology

• To Kill a Mockingbird , by Harper Lee
• An assortment of different types of shoes (a cowboy boot, a high-heeled pump, a running shoe, a beach sandal, and so forth); or pictures of a variety of different types of shoes
• Writing supplies (paper, pens, pencils, etc.)—Writer's notebooks will work for this activity.
• Walking in Someone Else's Shoes
• Overhead of quotation from To Kill a Mockingbird

Preparation

• Make copies of the Walking in Someone Else's Shoes handout.
• Gather your collection of shoes. You might borrow shoes from family, friends, and neighbors to get specimens from many "walks of life."
• Alternately, collect pictures of shoes—you might save catalogs and newspaper ads or search for shoes online. The "Apparel" tab on the Amazon Website can provide a variety of images that you can use as well as descriptions of the shoes.
• Make an overhead of the quotation from To Kill a Mockingbird , or write the quotation on the board or on chart paper.
• Test the Circle Plot Diagram student interactive on your computers to familiarize yourself with the tool and ensure that you have the Flash plug-in installed. You can download the plug-in from the technical support page.

Student Objectives

Students will

• define point of view and discuss the importance of perspective in writing.
• explore the role of perspective in the stories that someone tells.
• write a story from someone else's point-of-view.

Session One

• Introduce the activity by displaying and reading the  quotation from To Kill a Mockingbird that inspires the activity: "You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view...until you climb into his skin and walk around in it" (36).
• Ask students to consider what the quotation means—what is the speaker trying to explain to his daughter? What does the speaker mean by the term point of view ? How does perspective, or point of view, come into play in writing? Introduce the idea of empathy and discuss its relationship to the quotation.
• If you're reading the novel with your students, ask them why Atticus offers this advice to Scout. What events in the story to this point have prompted him to share this advice? SparkNotes provides an explanation of the quotation that can inform discussion.
• After you're satisfied that students understand the ideas expressed in the quotation, hand each student (or each group, if you prefer that students to work in small groups) a shoe from the collection.
• Ask students to brainstorm details based on their first impressions of the shoes in their writer's notebooks. Give them approximately five minutes to gather ideas.
• After examining the shoes, ask students to envision the owner of the shoe and complete the Walking in Someone Else's Shoes handout, writing their answers in their writer's notebooks or on notebook paper.
• When finished analyzing the shoe's owner, students share their answers in class. There are always a lot of laughs at this point as students reveal details about the invented owners, such as Harry Evandorf whose favorite movie is Forrest Gump and who can be found hidden behind Money magazine smoking a Cuban cigar.
• (Optional) After all the groups have introduced their owners, you can disclose information about the actual owners of the shoes. The students enjoy hearing how close (or how far off) they were to describing the real owner.

Session Two

• Ask students to take the questionnaire and write a narrative about the owner, telling the story of a day in the owner's life and incorporating the personality traits and lifestyle of the invented owner.

Focuses a clear, well-defined incident or series of related events. Develops plot, character, and setting with specific detail. Orders events clearly. Uses description and dialogue as appropriate to develop setting and character. Shows events rather than just telling about them. Establishes and maintains a tone and point of view. Uses a logical and effective pattern of organization, such as chronological order, flashback, or flash-forward. Uses transitional words and phrases to maintain coherence and establish sequence within and between paragraphs.

• Explain that students will plan out their story using the Circle Plot Diagram student interactive to plan out the sequence of events in their shoe's owner's life. Demonstrate the interactive , showing students how to add items to the diagram.
• If you want students to create a more formal piece of writing, allow additional class sessions for them to revise, type, and edit their papers. Alternately, you might have students do simple "first draft" writing, or write in their journals or writer's notebooks.
• Allow time during the next class session for students to share their stories with the class or in small groups.
• This lesson plan is also successful with younger students. You can introduce the idea of point of view with a picture book including Alvin Granowsky's Point of View Stories series and Another Point of View series (Steck-Vaughn). Jon Scieszka's The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs (Puffin, 1996) can also provide an excellent introduction to the idea of perspective. Once students understand the concept of point of view, they can complete this activity, where they imagine the point of view of a shoe's owner.
• Another option is to choose a short passage from a read-aloud book, such as Summer of the Monkey , and ask students to rewrite the passage from another character's point of view. As above, once students understand the concept of point of view, they can complete this activity, where they imagine the point of view of a shoe's owner.
• The lesson can be particularly successful at the end of a history unit if you provide students with images of period shoes that match the time period they've just explored (colonial America, the Civil War, and so forth). This activity connects their understanding of point of view to the background information that they have learned about the historical period. The finished piece would be a day in the life of the shoe's owner, but the shoe's owner is now a figure from another time period. The Bata Shoe Museum , in Toronto, includes images of shoes from many countries and historical periods.

During the reading of Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird (Philadelphia: J.B. Lippincott Company, 1960), we complete the "Walk in Our Shoes" project....From Thanksgiving until the middle of December, students collect used shoes that are cleaned, labeled for size, and donated to charity. Before the shoes are delivered, students select a pair and write a story about the person who might have worn them. In the story, students give names to the donors, tell their life stories, and describe how they have come to give up their shoes. They then present their stories before the class while wearing the shoes they selected. From p. 30, "How Do You Incorporate Concepts from Other Disciplines into Your Classroom?" English Journal 88.1 (September 1998):30-31.

• creating a lead: Leading to Great Places in the Middle School Classroom
• characterization: Bright Morning: Exploring Character Development in Fiction or Using Picture Books to Teach Characterization in Writing Workshop
• connotation and details: She Did What? Revising for Connotation
• setting: Using Picture Books to Teach Setting Development in Writing Workshop
• punctuating dialogue: Inside or Outside? A Minilesson on Quotation Marks and More
• paragraphing dialogue: Character Clash: A Minilesson on Paragraph Breaks and Dialogue

Student Assessment / Reflections

• If students write their stories in their journals, you might read and simply note things that stand out as specific and well-detailed which tie well to the invented owner of the shoe which has inspired their writing.
• If students complete multiple drafts of this piece, you could use the Peer Review: Narrative lesson plan to give students the chance to do self-assessment and revise their texts. Then use similar guidelines to respond to their writing.
• For more formal feedback, use the Narrative Writing Rubric .
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Students examine a variety of shoes and envision what the owner would look like, such as their appearance, actions, etc. They then write a narrative, telling the story of a day in the shoe owner’s life. While this lesson plan uses a quotation from To Kill a Mockingbird as a springboard and ties nicely to discussions of the novel, it can be completed even if students are not currently reading the book.

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If Your Shoes Could Talk

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Tammi is a middle school ELA teacher, Gifted Intervention Specialist and creative writing coach for her school’s Power of the Pen writing team. Tammi enjoys sharing her love of reading, writing and poetry with her students. Residing in Cleveland, Ohio with her husband and youngest daughter, she enjoys attending musicals with her two daughters, listening to music, and long walks in nature. She is the author of the contemporary young adult verse novel, Perchance to Dream .

Inspiration

At the start of the year, I assigned my sixth grade students a writing assignment in which they were to consider what their favorite pair of shoes would say about them. The requirements were straightforward: In a paragraph describe your favorite shoes, explaining what they say about your personality. We should be able to identify at least three things about you from your description. Be creative!

The paragraphs written from the perspective of my students’ shoes were often hilarious and very enlightening. I learned a lot about my students through a fun writing activity. A month later, I took the activity one step further. During our weekly Poetry Friday writing time, I had my students revisit their paragraphs highlighting phrases and words that showcased their personalities. Next, students took those central ideas and transformed their paragraphs into poetry.

Brainstorm:

• What do you love about your favorite pair of shoes? What do they look like? How long have you worn them?
• List all the places you have traveled in your favorite shoes.
• Consider the activities you participate in while wearing your shoes. What would your shoes say about who you are?
• Arrange your ideas in a meaningful way to reflect your personality traits. Experiment with line breaks and dialogue. Consider starting with the phrase “If My Shoes Could Talk …”
• Your poem can take any form.

Teaching Extension:

• After students have written their poems, print poems without student names. Create a gallery walk and have students respond, reflect and guess who wrote each poem.

Tammi’s Poem

If my shoes could talk, the flint gray canvas would flap, “Hey, I’m her favorite!” and we’d pound the steamy pavement.

Find our way to the coffee shop. Time and distance are no hindrance. Treads springy & grooved squeak, “Caffeine is all the difference!”

If my shoes could talk, the rose piping would smile, say “Let’s go the extra mile!” We’d trek through forested parks & scale mountains tall knobby toes cushioned through all. Sneeze out pebbles on the beach. At last, the day’s end has been reached.

But really, if my shoes could talk, they would say, “Slow down!”

Student Poems

As a shoe, I don’t see many things. Seriously? I rarely get used during the summer. Seriously? The human called me the wrong name. Seriously? Sometimes I go to visit some friends. Seriously? I get bored since they’re playing games. Seriously? You gotta talk to someone, mate. Seriously! Oh god, I’m damaged. Please do something! Seriously!

Off Brand Crocs By William

If my shoes could talk They would ask for a walk If the shoes knew their name They would have the store to blame If my shoes could see They would realize my fear of bees If my shoes could smell Well… I don’t even want to think about it shudder

If My Shoes Could Talk By Avery If my lavender, purple shoes could talk, we would have long conversations about the stuff we walked in all day.

I would feel bad because my shoes laces would begin to fray they would be tired of bumping the volleyball in the orange pollinated grass. I would be proud of my shoes cause I run so very fast.

If my shoes could talk, they would compliment how good they looked, and my shoes would be happy when they are comfy from my thick, fuzzy, socks.

If my shoes could talk, we would have a ball! We both love shopping! We would go to the mall. At the end of the day, we would jinx each other and say “slayyy” !!!

Now, scroll to the comment section below to write your own poem. (This is a public space, so you may use only your first name or initials depending on your privacy preferences.) Not ready? That’s okay. Read the poems already posted for more inspiration. Ponder your own throughout the day. Return later. And, if the prompt does not work for you, that is fine. All writing is welcome. Just write something. Also, please be sure to respond to at least three writers. Oh, and a note about drafting: Since we are writing in short bursts, we all understand (and even welcome) the typos and partial poems that remind us we are human and that writing is always becoming. If you’d like to invite other teachers to write with us, tell them to subscribe.

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Great article! I’ve been exploring different types of protective footwear for work, and your post provided some valuable insights. I recently wrote an in-depth comparison of carbon toe vs. steel toe boots and the pros and cons of each. I’d love to hear your thoughts or get your feedback!

“Solid Black Vans”

she left me here on the bathroom floor

i supported her when she spent so many hours traveling far away — to the center of the flipping universe, 20-mile walks on average per day in NYC, and from one gate to the other in Rome

i took her to the sunset

i took her downtown

i took her to the movies

i took her to Albuquerque

but today, she left me here on the bathroom floor, nudged aside as she walked out the door

Pumpkin Patch By Mo Daley 10/22/23

Today I busted out my old brown boots the knee-high leather and suede ones- Hush Puppies— who even knew they still made shoes, but they’re chic, I swear! We walked through the only slightly muddy pumpkin patch, the cough inducing corn maze, the four-bale high hay tower, the rickety tree house, the hilarious hayride, and the precious petting zoo filled with enough baby animals to make my heart sing. And now I’m tired and my boots are covered in the dust of a well-spent day whose prints will ever remain in my heart.

Ahh, the places our boots take us. I felt completely connected to the perfect Fall day, romping through the pumpkin patch and making memories. I love how you reframed the perspective and focus in this.

Mo, what fun!! I’m so envious of people who do all the fall things in fall-like places. Here it’s doggone near 85 degrees and feels like summer!

I bet those boots are cute, just like you!

the hilarious hayride, and the precious petting zoo filled with enough baby animals to make my heart sing.

Mo, I have the image in my mind, and a smile in my heart. That’s a fabulous way to spend a day for sure. The best shoes are the timeless classics like these!

That sounds like the perfect autumn day! I spent many fall days at pumpkin patches and petting zoos with my children when they were little. These last few lines –“ And now I’m tired/and my boots are covered/in the dust of a well-spent day/whose prints will ever remain in my heart” — totally resonate with me.

Mo— your day was beautiful. (although I hate corn mazes). And the last two lines touched my heart…

Mo, Your poem is delightful and I love all the imagery. You took me on a walk through the pumpkin patch with you and I so appreciate it. It reminded me of when I used to take my girls 20+ years ago. I especially enjoyed these lines, “ the cough inducing corn maze, the four-bale high hay tower, the rickety tree house, the hilarious hayride, and the precious petting zoo.”

Ooohhhh! I am digging this poem. I like the part where you add, “I swear!” and with the exclamation point. The emphasis with this part of the line is powerful.

Aging Ain’t for Wimps: Footwear Edition

Cute, flippy sandals, showing off freshly manicured toes… seemed like a good choice for walking three miles in a parade…

2 X-rays and an MRI later, diagnosis: 5th metatarsal stress fracture.

Now my fashion choices look much different– stiff plastic fabric insert hard sole loud, scratchy velcro– meant to protect, to allow healing time. Really, though, I think the main purpose is to slow ME down, make me not WANT to walk… ultimately, I guess the results are the same.

Blargh…

Julie, I’m so sorry! I fell last year at this time and I can so feel your pain – and frustration. I think the frustration was worse than the pain. On the plus side, you can go straight to the front is the line in the airport…..sorry, friend!

Julie! Ouch! Flip flops in a parade? Your poor foot. A poem is the perfect genre for sharing this distressing tale of foot woe. You can ink that boot w/ your poem to zhuzh it up a bit.

Oh so sorry to hear about your foot. I hope it heals quickly. The switch in description from sandals to boot helped visualize the change even without the photo.

Julie, your poem, along with so many among us “older” writers, reminds us of how much our choice of shoes means to our daily comfort – physically and emotionally. So sorry to learn about the foot braces you now must wear, but I am thankful that you have the resources to acquire them. So, we’ll give thanks for that, and for the vivid poem you shared to describe the incident and aftermath of wearing cute flip-flops!

Pride goeth, doesn’t it??!! I have made the mistake of walking in “comfortable” flip flops and paying the price. Love your rendition of the consequences. Heal! (Heel?)

Julie, oh no! I’m sorry this happened (but I’m glad that you wrote about it). What do they say, “Nothing bad ever happens to a writer because it’s all material.” I know that’s small comfort, though, when you’re being “slow[ed]” down by your new “fashion choices.” Get better soon!

Oh,no! That does not look like a fun time at all. Sorry to hear the fashion changes came as a result of an injury. Wishing you speedy healing.

Uh oh! Been there, done that. I love the optimism in the first stanza, quickly followed by that regret. I also think you e cone to the right conclusion- slow down and feel better, Julie.

Julie, I’m so sorry about your foot! Your poem truly spoke to me and reminded me of a foot injury. I remember the days when I could wear a flip flop and walk/dance for hours. Hopefully you heal quickly and that you’re not in much pain.

Tammi, thanks for sharing your students’ poems with us today. I’m sure they do have fun with this prompt. I really appreciated the end of your poem because it is so hard to slow down when you’re teaching. My poem today is a nod to William Carlos Williams although I stretched his form a bit to include some voice.

so much depends upon   a superior supportive shoe   laced with sturdy binds   beside the abandoned stilettos   saying take your time   bones need to heal

Barb Edler 21 October 2023

Barb, Brilliant! I wish I’d thought of this take on the prompt. I abandoned those stilettos long ago and wonder how I ever walked in them.

Barb, we must be of “AN AGE”! I see the young one wearing stilletos again. I have a couple of pairs in my closet and THERE THEY SHALL STAY! What goes around, comes around, but like the merry-go-round, I’m gonna let it keep going this time.

Thanks for evoking fond memories and confirming current decisions. :-),

Barb, I loved how you took me on a journey. That first line had me expecting one thing and then, of course, the prompt. Then I was right there with “superior supportive” and that “abandoned stilettos”. You had me smiling. Smiling.

So understand that need for a superior supportive shoe.

Oh, what a wonderful mentor text to gain inspiration! WCW’s frame is simply amazing here! I love what you’ve done!

I sensed the homage before I read your intro. A superior supportive shoe, laced with sturdy binds…

Yes, Yes, Yes!!! I had to abandon the stilettos too! WE ROCK in our flats! LOL!

Love this, Barb!

I love the nod to William Carlos Williams. I can’t wait to show your poem to my students as we’ve used “The Red Wheelbarrow” as a copy change before. I love the integration of your shoes with William’s style.

So funny and true, Barb!

Wow! What a clever way to write with the two line stanzas, and second line being one word. I like this format and hope to remember to use this in future writing.

Oh, Tammi! What fun reading the poetry of your students! What a challenge to write my own. Well, here you are!

Imma Do It Anyway

Why doesn’t she wear me on Sunday? All week she squishes around me, her Cole Haans! I cushion the stair, taking her everywhere But, Sunday, under the bedside she makes me stay.

On Sundays, she pulls out the dress shoes. The ones still left from when she taught daily And had to walk up and down the stairs. Enduring the students and service staff stares

She’d stride across the campus gaily. Glad to be out in the San Diego sun. Heels too high for her to take a run.

Ah! That’s why I can’t go to church with her. I’m too comfortable for striding! I’m only for when she’s not sitting in a chair. I’m not for her when she’s ready for the stare.

Of congregants wondering what she will wear This Sunday to go with her work clothes, Now church clothes. Who cares about those Who cares about looks and not about books?

Oh well, I’m her comfy shoes, Comforting her when she feels like the blues. The blues that say, “So what, I can do it. Imma do it anyway.” Yes, with her I’m gonna stay!

Here they are!

Love the superiority of your comfy shoes. They are proud with good reason. But I do sense a little jealousy there…

Anna, you’ve cleverly captured the voice of your shoes to show your daily routines. Your positive talk at the end is delightful!

Anna, I so enjoyed reading your poem! I love the sassiness of your title and the “who cares” attitude of those comfy shoes.

Anna, love the voice of these shoes commenting on a lifetime of walking steps with you. That “ready for the stare” got me saying aha in contrast to the later “who cares.” So clever and, as always, profound.

Enjoyed how you wrote this from the shoe’s perspective!

First, I absolutely love the title of this poem. “ Imma Do It Anyway” totally sets the tone of the poem, giving the reader a bit of attitude. The bold voice of the comfy shoes, made me smile. Especially loved the last lines ..  “So what, I can do it./Imma do it anyway.” Yes, with her I’m gonna stay!”

Tammi, thanks for the fun assignment today! Loved your poem, and your students’! Love the refrain of Colin’s, the rhyming couplets of Williams’, the colorful imagery of Avery’s — beautiful work! My contribution is goofy today. 😀

To Protect and Serve

A flat, linoleum nightmare  spans the halls of our school with no reprieve from one room to  the next:     Who will save me?

Tevas to the rescue. Sure,  they may  not be fashionable or “Work Appropriate”  [eye roll]

But They rescue me just as surely as silver-helmeted knight on handsome steed.

Together, we’ve  trod beaches Collecting shells and stone Walked endless miles [According to Mr. StepsApp] and each morning  they receive my newly young feet on the heels of dreaming as they help me  [sleepily] navigate to the  kitchen past potential  hairball landmines.

How much do I owe  these besties?   Could I ever repay them?  

Wendy, I love your simile for the shoes providing rescue just like a “silver-helmeted knight”. Very nice job of showing your daily life, and I adored the lines: “ as they help me  [sleepily] navigate to the  kitchen past potential  hairball landmines.

Your images are striking and relatable!

Oh, Wendy. Loving this besties poem for Tevas. Those lines about “young feet/on the heels of dreaming” is wonderful.

 But They rescue me just as surely as silver-helmeted knight on handsome steed.

Love this! They deserve the honor!!

So rebellious, Wendy! You brought me back to an in service we had about work appropriate shoes. Talk about some serious eye rolling! I say you do you!

Work appropriate shoes are overrated! When you’re on your feet all day, you need comfort. While I have never had to navigate hairball mines, I do remember navigating Legos of death when my kids were young. Wish I’d thought of slipping on the sandals for protection.

If My Shoes Could Talk…..

“I love your mahogany colored coffee toes sliding into me daily but I have a bone to pick with you. Why don’t you wear me daily? You’re flying in the face of danger while knowing I’m here to support you!!

At least twice a week, I’m thrown aside for my sisterfriend with a heel or that little flat dude with the strap that you slide between your toes. Since you’re not under 100 pounds, you know you need me to hold you up, take care of your spine and help your precious back. I’m vital to your existence!!

I get it though, sometimes. I have two expansive crimson straps across your foot bed and two big gold buckles to keep the flaps from flying and to hold your foot still. I also have the crucial arch built into me which you know you need . Remember, you have your Daddy’s flat feet. A podiatrist and your Mother told you, ONLY wear shoes with orthotics.

Sixteen months ago, when you came into the store, I knew I was going home with you. You kept eyeing me, mentioned you were a teacher and said red was your favorite color. You took me home and put taps on my bottom. Thanks for cleaning me, most of the time, and for putting on that smooth buttery lotion. I just wanna be that dominant sole provider for you.”

Written by Seana Hurd Wright

Deana—this phrase made me chuckle: “ which  you know you need .” I could hear the phrase in my mind!

I typed Seana. Honestly. Darned autocorrect.

I know that feeling of walking into the shoe store and eyeing those shoes. Love the way your shoes knew they would go home with you and the last lines “I just wanna be that dominant/sole provider for you.”

Seana, oh my, I love your narrative poem, and I can totally relate. You’ve captured your shoe’s voice perfectly.

Seana, I’ve loving the poems like your telling us about the value of “comfortable” shoes. Only thing is I’m not “comfortable” wearing “comfy” shoes in certain settings. Oh well.

you need me to hold you up, take care of your spine and help your precious back. I’m vital to your existence!!

Thanks for saying this so creatively and succinctly. That’s good poetry and Truth telling all at once.

Thank you, Tammie! I wish it was Tuesday, and I would bring this prompt straight to my students. I love how thoughtfully you present the inspiration and teaching extension. Your poem let’s me know more of you, but I appreciate the ending: “ But really, if my shoes could talk, they would say, “Slow down!”” Your studnets; poems are amazing,and they are so different! I enjoyed Collin’s poem with “Seriously? // Seriously!” twist, William’s rhyming, and Avery’s explorations.

I never really thought if I had favorite shoes, so thinking what would they say about me never came to mind. Like a student, who doesn’t follow directions, I talked to my shoes instead:

Dear Well-Worn Sneakers My black Ecco sneakers, like good, old friends, tired, but warm, comfortable, soulful (and sole-full), you saw it all: rain, sun, snow, streets, parks, lakes, restaurants, and a mall in different countries.

Easy to slip in, you are mostly the first choice, except for the college halls. We stroll along a river walk. We set on a long ride. We go to explore. We sit in a library. We dangle in a swing. We climb up the hills, Run down the creeks.

Thank you, dear, well-worn sneakers. You hold heaves of memories. Sadly, I’ll get another pair when I need one.

I love that you turned it around and spoke to your shoes. I enjoyed the repetition of this stanza:

We stroll along a river walk. We set on a long ride. We go to explore. We sit in a library. We dangle in a swing. We climb up the hills, Run down the creeks.

Sounds like some wonderfully relaxing moments in your shoes!

Leilya, All shoes should be “soulful  (and sole-full),” don’t you think? But I admit I am fickle when it comes to shoe fidelity. Only sneakers wear out before I abandon a pair. What interests me most about your poem is the walks through other countries and the stories your shoes could tell.

“Heaves of memories” – great choice of words.

Leilya, what a sweet letter to your well-loved shoes. I love all the We’s in the middle. I felt like I was watching you do all those sweet experiences. And I love that they “hold heaves / of memories” Beautiful.

Tammi, thank you for such a fun prompt and for your poem and your students’ poems! So much to enjoy here!

I love my ASICS and decided to give them some love in poetry even though I miss all the shoes of my past (younger days). 🤣

Let My Shoes Do the Talking

If my shoes could have talked they would have told me to listen to my mother or at least take a look at her feet

they would have told me red pointy-toed spiked heels and black patent leather stilettos would eventually go to Goodwill

they would have told me the braided rope wedges and denim strapped must-haves would remain in their boxes forever

they would have told me all the colors and styles of sequined and soft leather Chucks would abuse my back and ankles

they would have told me to listen to my mother and buy ASICS in every color because they would help me teach and walk without bunions

©Stacey L. Joy, 10/22/23

Your mother knew what she was talking about. I had some of those shoes too. Also, donated to Goodwill. LOL! I often wish I had listened to my mother’s wisdom more, too!

Stacey— this is so wonderful! All those shoes we loved, all those shoes our feet hated. Your first stanza is so true, so matter of fact, so funny. We should listen to our mothers more!

Stacey, this is such a gem! I love how you bring out your mom’s best advice. I also love how you mention all the other shoes that you have but don’t use. Maybe a poem, like this one, will help me avoid buying more shoes 🙂 Love the image of your ASICS with a poem on Canva.

Stacey, I do approve of ASICS! Getting through the day is crucial and I love how you show your profession and the importance of walking “without bunions”. Very fun poem!

Stacie, I thank baby Jesus every day that I did not damage my feet w/ the heels I wore for decades. Now I see the possibilities I’ve avoided on that TLC show, My Feet are Killing Me. Yes, you need those sneakers in every color. My go-to brand is Adidas, but I recently bought two pairs of AllBirds, including a pink pair. And can I just say how I love the sneakers w/ formal dresses trend, even w/ wedding dresses.

My friend at work loves her AllBirds too! I haven’t tried them but maybe I will. I know you are fine as wine in your sneakers and dresses! 💙

Stacey, absolutely! Our mothers’ wisdom is truer and truer the older we get! They were so right, right down to the shoes!

Your ending line is so truthful and made me chuckle too!

The Chucks always look great! But Teaching definitely requires more forgiving shoes! This is a fun poem!

Oh, yes! Here’s to comfortable shoes for teaching! It took me some years to discover that fact, and when I taught Kinders with all the squating, dancing, and moving, I did. Then my feet were singing! I love each stanza with fresh information, each starting with “they would have told me” == If only we were better at listening!

Thanks for the prompt Tammi, and the great poem and student poems. I love the idea of the gallery walk, too!

“What are those?!?!” I was packing my beef and broccoli Chukkas for the beach–

“We’re going to Trinidad!”

“They’re for the beach…”

“They’re boots!!!”

“They’re timbs, ankle height for the beach–”

I had a boot problem And this was hmy wife’s  Timber-vention

I’m not sure when I switched  from shelltoes to steel toes, three stripes to the Timberland tree but my closet has stayed fully forested since that day: Yellow timbs, sky blue, Cotton candy, black, 6 inch, ankle length,  Roll down, mids. All season, all occasions, Never dressed like the goodie-goodies I liked black timbs and black hoodies.

You might catch me in some Clarks these days, even a pair of slides (yikes!), but if you see a guy in some open laced chukkas, strolling down the beach, kicking up sand, just know he probably couldn’t help himself…

Timberland boots! Can’t go wrong there. Love the rhythm and humor in these lines: “ Never dressed like the goodie-goodies/I liked black timbs and black hoodies.”

Timber-vention. Fully forested closet.. and the last stanza!! Perfection!

Hi, Dave! Your poem made me smile. I knew about Timberland boots, but never heard them called chukkas (my hubby doesn’t wear them), so thanks for a new word. I have seen a guy or two on a beach wearing boots, maybe it was you 🙂 I like the smooth rhythm and lightness of your poem. Thank you for sharing!

Hi Leilya, chukkas are the ankle high ones (great with long shorts!). And, who knows, maybe that was me!

Chukkas!!!!!! You do you. This is a great story told in poetry. The fully forested closet is gives me such a vivid image. I can see the adventure!

Tammi, thank you for sharing the process of how this worked with your students and reminding us how this type of writing also helps build relationships.

NYE2003 blush-rose-rouge  above crowd peekaboo  teased piggies leather knot  flare, sassy vanquished spine

NYE2023 blush-rose-rouge  cotton fluff gripping spots cozy pigs elevate warm, snuggles save one’s back

Loved the evolution of your shoe choices from “peekaboo” open toes that “vanquished spine” to the shoes “snuggle” and “save one’s back.” I’m right there with you. Comfort is paramount!

Great contrast! Your details paint such a picture of both decades. I vote for 2023!

Hi, Stefani! I like how wisdom prevails through the contrast you created in your poem. While sassy with flare peekaboo shoes result in “vanquished spine,” we know that “warm, snuggles /save one’s back.” Lesson well learned! Thank you.

I love this because it takes us on the journey from sexy to smart with shoes, right?? I had the same idea when I wrote my poem this morning. I miss the cute shoes but appreciate our “cozy pigs” more!!

I’m with Tammi, I love the evolution in the poem and the way that you use those parallel lines and imagery to create the effect! The ’23 ones still sound cute!

Stefani, you had some two-stanza fun here. I love the lines from the first stanza showing the wisdom 20 years of shoe-choosing makes. From sassy to snuggles, and so many more. Love this.

Tammy, it’s fun to have our shoes talk. And I see that your students loved it too. Thank you for hosting today. Your poem is sweet, and with your word picture, I can see your gray canvas shoes with rose piping. They sound like some I would like. Yours and your students’ rhymes inspired me today.

My Boots Are Talking

Hey, we’ve just gotten started– These desert trails are great. Hope you don’t grow again Or we’ll end up in a thrift crate before we’re properly worn, just like your last sole mates

The inch I’ve lost in height has been added to my feet– An unfortunate birthright

Denise, the unfortunate birthright line pulled this all together for me and had me chuckling, along with the “thrift crate” phrase. Thank you for sharing today.

Your last stanza had me laughing: “The inch I’ve lost in height has been added to my feet– An unfortunate birthright”

After having three children, my feet grew a half a size! My feet were never small and now they are huge! Also “an unfortunate birthright” for me passed down from my mother,

Denise— your last lines! I giggled at this and the thrift crate! You have one, too?

Hi, Denise! I am with the rest on the comments: the final stanza made me smile and absolutely relate to your “birthright.” I like the rhyming too as it add to lightheartedness and nice flow. Thank you so much for sharing!

Denise, such a fun poem!

just like your last sole mates

Perfect choice! Sorry about the loss in height and the gain in foot size, but hey, you can kick butt with a bigger foot! LOL.

Denise, Wait. What? Your feet have grown but you’ve shrunk? And this is a family trait? I wondered how your last sole mate ended up in a crate. I learned a lot about you and your heritage in this brief walk w/ your shoes.

Denise, you made me smile with this humor of the added shoe size! I think what Stacey said is right – yes, yes!

Denise, I really enjoy your end rhyme throughout: “great,” “crate, “mates,” “height,” and “birthright.” And I love the use of “sole mates.” Great!

be careful  of the back  it’ll bite into  your heel a bit  because there’s a small chunk of plastic missing so you have to open wide and pull back the heel counter before resting in your foot and watch the tongue because it likes to curl inward and don’t mind the insoles they’re a bit worn but they’re Dr. Scholl’s so you’ll be alright and I would  caution against lacing them all the way through the top eyelets I made that  mistake and it nearly killed me and maybe use something to jam into the toe box for a more snug fit and yep, alright, I know, sorry, you’ll  figure  it out,  that’s the point  of this whole  thing, you’re right, but  remember they said it’ll take at least a mile

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Tammi, thank you for this fun prompt and for sharing your mentor poem (and your students’ mentor poems) with us!  In terms of your prompt, I tried to illustrate my speaker’s character by literalizing a bit of figurative language, trying to resole the over trodden cliché, as it were.

Scott, oh that is a perfect ending. I love all the “literalizing of figurative language” you’ve done here. We can all relate to at least one of those idiosyncratic issues with shoes. Bravo!

This lines —

“Dr. Scholl’s so you’ll be alright and I would  caution against lacing them all the way through the top eyelets I made that  mistake and it nearly killed me”

— had me laughing out loud. Nothing figurative about the reality of maneuvering insoles!

a metaphor for life and truth for shoes! Excellent!

This prompt had me thinking about shoes in a new way, which I liked. I did realize that I am not a “shoe” person and do not have many pairs to pick from. So this prompt took a different direction for me. For those who know me well, you will not be surprised because of my love of the natural world.

My favorite shoes are NOT shoes at all but the soles of my feet that have carried me through life thus far.

These soles greet HELLO to Mother Earth as waves have lapped, sand has caked, grass has tickled, pebbles have poked, earth has toughened.

These soles CONDUCT earth’s magnetism, elements, vitamins into my body producing balance, peace, vitality.

These soles are FOUNDATION of strength as I strike Warrior 2, Dancer, Tree awakening my inner power to meet, breathe, engage challenges.

These soles with all their tenderness, callouses, scars are MY SOUL- truly just me.

Cathy, wow, that is gorgeous. I love the CAPS, which helped me to take notice of each stanza in a special way. I can see you out in nature barefoot, at peace, and challenging yourself with new poses. Those last words of love for your feet are lovely!

Cathy, I like your twist of the shoe/soul and the science element as well. Thank you for sharing today.

I love the direction you took with your poem. Your second stanza — “These soles greet HELLO to Mother Earth as waves have lapped, sand has caked, grass has tickled, pebbles have poked, earth has toughened” — really spoke to me as I love to walk the beach barefoot. Your images exude peacefulness.

Cathy, what a great celebration of bare feet, totally my preference. I like the way you formatted this poem and emphasized FOUNDATION. The sensory appeal you experience while not wearing shoes is exquisite. I especially enjoyed your final two lines!

This is such a great poem. I love how you flipped the prompt and gave us a poem about groundedness. I find myself teaching in my socks sometimes and my wife is a barefooted teacher. I love what you do with soles and soul in the last stanza and the third stanza is my favorite, conducting the earth’s elements to find peace and balance.

Tammi – I too – think this is a wonderful prompt. Who doesn’t have feeling about their shoes? They house your feet and your feet take you where your heart wants to go!

Black Hight Top Converse Sneakers

My sneakers speak poetry, They hop to the beat, They set down the rhythm.

My sneakers speak in couplets, The right one then the left one, In perfect syncopation.

Back in the 70’s My favorite poet, Rod McKuen, wore them.

I got myself a pair, And traveled in my mind, Through the streets of San Francisco.

My sneakers speak freely, Making up the verses, As they saunter and sway.

Nothing can stop me When I’m in my sneakers They speak poetry.

Oh, I love those Chuck Taylors, and I love that “they speak poetry” for you. So sweet. I love your poem.

Joanne, this is so fun and the beat fits the topic! Have you heard people use sneaker-head for those obsessed with sneakers…not a new concept but a newer phrase:) Thank you for sharing today.

I can hear the rhythm and syncopation of your sneakers as they hop to the beat. I love that your shoes speak poetry!

I loved this poem, but especially this stanza—

Such a unique perspective of your shoes speaking poetry. Great line- The right one then the left one,

In perfect syncopation.

Joanne, sneakers that speak poetry – I want a pair like that to accompany me everywhere I go! I love your poem for the throwback too, and so many other reasons. we all need those kicks!

Tammi–I love this prompt so much! Your shoes have so much to say–especially their recommendation!

High-heeled Shoes

I used to go with her every morning,        I clipped my way down the hall,        I made others pay attention. I had power.  I reveled in it. I raised her above the crowd. Perhaps I was too arch in my pride.

I wasn’t as tall as some of the others– They were contemptuous,          sinful sequins flashing         as they stepped out at night,          tall and thin. I have no idea where they took her…          but they gloated when they returned.         Over-proud, those shoes–(still, I envied them).         They moved out a few years ago.          They weren’t good neighbors, anyway.         Insubstantial, flighty.   Good riddance.

These days, I sit on the shelf, bored. The athletes go out regularly.        I hate them–those expensively aerobic braggarts.       They are laced with arrogance.       Their tongues wag when they return.                “Oh, I am so tired”       They set goals–               ”Tomorrow we’ll go even further!”       They compete. They tie up with new friends.        But I know that they will be replaced         when they become down-trodden. I can wait–they will move out, too.

What hurts me most  is watching short-heels as they go out every morning. I once looked down upon them with scorn.       Sensible. Boring. Comfortable.       Commoners. I was superior to them.        I conferred authority and strength. But now they are preferred.

It hurts. I go out only       for the occasional evening       or maybe a wedding or funeral.  I have been reduced to runner up.       It is somehow fitting. Pride was my Achilles heel after all.

GJSands 10/22/23

Gayle – I love that last line! Your whole poem is wonderful – getting inside the mind of those high-heeled shoes. What a journey she has been on!

Gayle, this is so clever!  I smiled broadly throughout!  I love the voice you’ve crafted here.  The utter disdain, though, that the high-heeled shoes have for “those expensively aerobic braggarts” might be my favorite moment.  And the “goals” these “athletes” set, ugh, “‘Tomorrow we’ll go even further!’”  What are they trying to prove! Give it a rest! 🙂 This was a lot of fun!

Gayle, wow! This is poetry. You have created such personalities for the shoes. I just love so many lines–the tall high heels “ Insubstantial, flighty” and those athletes “laced with arrogance” Just wow! And the short heels as “commoners.” You have knocked this one out of the park.

Love the competition between your shoes, especially the knowledge that the preferred one will eventually be replaced. These lines — “ But I know that they will be replaced/ when they become down-trodden./I can wait–they will move out, too” — were so fun!

Oh, Gayle, your final line has me laughing out loud. Very relatable poem, and I love your adjectives you chose to describe the short-heel shoes.

Love this, Gayle. The power in the beginning, the envy in the middle and the coming to terms in the end. Yet there still is something there that the heels is hanging onto–that power and authority and strength. I like thinking about this feminine fierceness and how and why it does confer authority. Love the voice in this poem.

Gayle, what a lovely way to give your shoes voice and personality! The athletes – hahaha what fun to even name them in this little high heel monologue poem!

Tammi, thank you for hosting and for this accessible for students prompt. I love Collin’s poem as it echoes my thoughts and eschews the formula. He’s good w/ repetition, too. William’s title is fantastic.

Shoesh 

Since  loose lips sink ships…

we walk in silence, our tongues  tied tight, our straps latched. 

—Glenda Funk  October 22, 2023

—— *I don’t really have a favorite pair of shoes. However, when I travel I often purchase socks shoes. I’ve bought shoes in Spain on two occasions. My favorite pairs of sandals are from Greece and Thailand. I recently purchased a pair of high-top sneakers in Bath, England and a pair of leather Harris-Tweed ankle boots in Edinburgh, Scotland. 

Glenda, this is a perfect bite of words – everything (every thing) said in one nibble. And I’m happy to savor it for quite some time.

From the title to the total of 16 words–perfection!

Glenda – Love the sound of your poem. Read it out loud several times. So much fun on one’s tongue!

Glenda, what a delightful poem. I love those quiet lips just doing their thing supporting your travels. It’s a perfect poem for someone without a favorite pair of shoes! But how fun that so many of your shoes have come from around the world. I love that.

Your poem is brilliant, Glenda! I stopped at the title for a second (“Shoesh”!) knowing that you’ll skillfully play on it.Every word counts and is chosen with great precision and care. “ our tongues / tied tight, our straps latched.” – Wow!

This poem is a gem on so many levels. I love that it can read both literally and figuratively.

What a perfect metaphor, Glenda. Your word choices throughout this are perfect! Love that opening line! Very clever!

Glenda!!!! You nailed it and in 3 lines!

I love this over and over and over!

I like the contrast of the poem and the poet’s note here. I see some nice rhythm in the note and how the shoes and socks tell a story of your travels.

Love your title and love that you are using the tongue of the shoe in an alternate meaning – very clever, as you always are! I want to see the Scotland boots. They sound truly stylish and warm!

Tammi, what a fun prompt! I can hear the flapping as both noun (tongue) and verb saying, “I’m her favorite.” Please thank your students for sharing their work today too.

These Boots Were Made For…

hiking originally purchased because of their  amaranth laces and details (but I’m no Barbie girl) instead, in stead, the wide toe box Keen is known for drew me in and the soft pliable material flexed when I moved (that’s just what it does) they promised none of those days where stiff immovable leather disallows walking rather, they called for exploration pushed for the climb until, grime settled across the deep rose – sand from Monument Valley, dust from the Cliffs of Moher, dirt from Dunnottar – and still they whisper…

Are you ready boots?

Jennifer, the grime of dust, dirt, and sand is a testament to the life you’ve lived with those Keens, taking in the world, taking on the world. I love the way you used instead and in stead here.

Jennifer–I am signing the song as I read your title! And I have such respect for those Keen boots that have seen so much of your life. What lucky boots you have!

Love the title and allusion to the song “These Boots Were Made for Walking.” When my son was little he used to sing that song all the time. Those last lines …”dust from the Cliffs of Moher,/dirt from Dunnottar -/ and still they whisper…” paint a vivid picture of your life adventures,

and the final line “are you ready boots?” — just made me smile.

Love this – a good pair of hiking boots is a girl’s best friend!

Jennifer, I wrote about my boots today too. I love your allusions throughout, and the fact that pretty hiking boots are much better when they get dirty, and yours have traveled the world!

Jennifer, you just made me question if Keens should be in the company of my ASICS! This poem sells them, for sure! These lines made me want a pair:

they promised none of those days where stiff immovable leather disallows walking

Who else here wears them? That’s what I want to know. Thanks, Jennifer. 🤗

I also love this post! I’ll be using it in my classroom with my creative 8th graders. I’m excited to see their work.

If my shoes could talk I’d shush them; They know too much.

They’d say, “Don’t you know that rhinestones are not meant for chicken pens?”

But I’d wear them anyway because the sound “flip-flop” puts rhythm in my step

as I make my way to gather eggs.

Smooth, curved treads carry bits of adventure from late night treks to my porch

To play with scruffy little mutt named Jasper that I rescued seconds before being hit

on that smoldering day in July.

They’d say, “Remember the day you thought you paid too much for me?

It’s been 10 years and I’m still as faithful as the day we met.

No wonder I am your favorite.”

My work, worship, and willing friends

Jessica, yes! I agree our shoes know too much and would need shushing. Those rhinestones in the chicken coop have me laughing this morning. I love that image that you bring! And knowing all too well that chickens peck at anything sparkly just adds to the joy of imagining you in the coop, dancing as they peck at your feet.

Jessica, I’m fixated on the rhinestone chicken pen and feel like I need one in my life. Keeping a pair of flip-flops/shoes ten years is an accomplishment. How many eggs have they gathered? I need to know. Your poem has me smiling and thinking about happy routines.

I laughed out loud to your first stanza …” If my shoes could talk/I’d shush them;/They know too much.” Those words ring so true in the life of a middle school teacher.

Sounds like your shoes have been worth every penny.

The images you make are striking – rhinestone flip-flops in the chicken pen, Jasper being rescued, 10-year-old pair of faithful shoes. Who could want more?

Jessica–so glad your rhinestones are observing you! Your poem is a delightful view into your life–little bits of you. Love this!

Tammi, thank you for giving us a unique perspective today to become our shoes for a moment and ask of ourselves how we’d feel.

If my shoes could talk they’d tell all my dark secrets: sweets-binge hiding spots

Oh! I want to know those sweets-binge hiding spots! Can my shoes take me there? I need to find shoes that will do that!

I’m intrigued! Love the mystery in the brevity.

Kim, Yikes! “they’d tell all my dark secrets:” They deserve to have their tongues cut out for that.

Dark secrets, hiding spots, I wonder where else your shoes have been.

Kim–so much mystery in so few words! Your dark secrets, your sweets-binge hiding places. I want to know more!

Kim, your final line is absolutely delicious! Very fun!

Kim, How cute is this!!! I love that your shoes hold the secrets of your “sweets-binge hiding spots” and all the other “dark secrets.” You packed a ton of wonderings in your haiku!

Kim, this haiku makes my mouth water. I’m with Jennifer, I want my shoes to take me there too!

Bright yellow A splash of color that stands out as my feet pound the pavement

Worn treads Frayed laces Questionable odor emitting from them

They’ve visited trails and boardwalks and city streets they’ve moved pretty fast And sometimes very S L O W

Grateful for how they’ve propelled me forward all these months But it’s time to move on

What color will my next pair be?

Love the humor in this stanza: “Worn treads Frayed laces Questionable odor emitting from them.”

I am also ready to move on from mine. Wish they’d lasted longer.

Tara, I’m chuckling because just last week, I swiped a bag of Odor Eaters I’d gotten him for his OnClouds, our choice in matching sockless tennis shoes. Mine already needed freshening! 🙂 Such truth here, and gratitude for jobs well done by those close friends of our feet.

Tara, my favorite lines are “questionable odor emitting from them” as it speaks to the wear, tear, and longevity of go-to shoes. And that bright yellow is like an announcement of here I am, see me as I’m moving and propelling forward (interesting that I’m reminded of signal lights and slowing down too with yellow).

Tara, I have an image of yellow streaking across the landscape as you run in those smelly sneakers. Do you have a favorite brand? I don’t run, but I love Brooks for walking. I can’t bring myself to buy On Cloud or Hoka. Too expensive and ugly! lol

I can see those yellow shoes taking you on journey – wearing out – in good service.

“Questionable odor emitting from them”

Love these lines–they made me smile in their honesty!

What a warm homage to your shoes! I love the grace in allowing them to sometimes move slowly. Cute!

Tammi — I am bookmarking your prompt for my sixth graders. Good one! (Although this year, many boys are suddenly wearing Crocs. Weird.)

Winter snow boots worn all year

but I don’t care

my feet slip inside with such little friction

for quick dog-walking moments before daylight

It’s all right, though I probably won’t wear them to dinner

–Kevin

Winter snow boots sound cozy! I get it. Convenience and ease in usage makes snow boots all year boots!

Hi, Kevin! Thank you for beginning today’s poetry walk for me. I like the rhythm created by consonance transitioning from the third to forth stanza with the /k/ sound: little friction // for quick / dog-walking.” And the occasional rhyme connecting the forth and fifth stanzas sound so attractive: “daylight // It’s all right.”

Kevin, those quick shoes make us some fantastic home-only outfits, don’t they? I’ve often hoped our home security cameras never go public with some of the things I wear out in the deep country to step outside for a quick dog outing……I agree…..shoes I’d never wear to dinner. And what is it with the Crocs? It’s a full-on Croc comeback!

Kevin, my go to shoes are always about comfort and those that allow feet to slip in are just perfect (I won’t give up my UGGs for this reason). The tone reminds me of Williams’ This is Just to Say (an apology, not an apology).

It’s funny what kind of shoe we pick to comfort our feet during daily chores. I slip my feet in fluff lined clogs, but I used to have a too big pair of hiking boots that I sloshed around in. They just felt right!

Kevin–the admission in the last stanza pulled it all together–some comfort just doesn’t belong at the table… This made me smile in recognition!

Kevin, I’m with you on the Crocs trend. Can’t stand it and when 5th graders are trying to play kickball and run bases, it’s a joke.

I think if I could wear winter snow boots everyday, I’d definitely do it! I’m a lover of warm boots. Maybe ASICS will make a boot and I’ll be set for life!

Enjoy dinner (in your nice shoes)! 😁

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Essay on My School for Class 5

We must encourage young minds to write short and simple essays at an early age. This activity introduces them to several chains of thoughts and inspires them to use their imagination and compose their thoughts into words. For example, a child can write “My School Essay For Class 5” where they can talk all about their school.

We are providing two essay samples for students of class 5 on the topic ‘My School’ for reference.

Short Essay on My School of 100 Words

A school is a place of learning and training for professional and social life. My school was founded in the year 1961. The name of my school is St. Patrick’s Day School.

The environment in my school is lovely and so is the school environment is speckless and attractive. The school has three main buildings, and all of them are connected by one another.

There is a playground in front of the school building. My school gives primary, secondary and higher secondary education to young minds. My school is very well-rounded, and it excels in many fields may it be sports or academics. I love my school.

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School is known to be an essential part of life is our childhood. Such a relaxed time never comes again in life. In my school, I experience all those moments of joy and happiness collectively.

The name of my school is Loreto Day School. It is located in the middle of a bustling city. There isn’t much greenery, but there are beautiful flower beds all around the school ground. The school ground is located in front of the main building and administration office.

My school is quite a distance from my house. So I to take my school to reach my school every morning. I get to school every morning at 7:45 am and attend my school, and we end at 2 pm. We have classes from nursery to grade 12.

My school has very qualified and experienced teachers who educate us and teach us morals. My school excels in academics, sports, and cultural arts too. I’m thrilled that I am getting to spend my school life in a school like this.

10 Lines on My School in English

• My school is placed in the middle of a bustling city.
• The name of my school is Loreto.
• My school has three building which is all inter-connected.
• My school has a playground where my friends and I can play various outdoor games.
• All the teachers in my school are very kind and caring towards the students.
• We celebrate various national functions and social programmes at my school with great enthusiasm.
• My school has a big library which is filled with both reference and fictional books.
• My school conducts sports day and school concert annually.
• My school has a well-equipped science lab.
• I love going to school as I get to learn new things every day.

Frequently Asked Questions on My School

Question: What is school in simple words?

Answer – A school is a place where children and adults go to learn about several topics. In a school or university, many teachers or professors help students to learn.

Question: How many years are dedicated to schooling in India?

Answer – In an average Indian school, one has to study in twelve grades before graduating school.

Question:  What I like about my school?

Answer – My school gives us creative freedom that helps all students to have their perspective. It helps us to grow in all aspects, along with academics.

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Essay on Shoes

Students are often asked to write an essay on Shoes in their schools and colleges. And if you’re also looking for the same, we have created 100-word, 250-word, and 500-word essays on the topic.

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100 Words Essay on Shoes

The importance of shoes.

Shoes are a vital part of our everyday life. We wear them to protect our feet from harm and keep them clean. They also provide comfort when we walk, run, or stand.

Types of Shoes

There are many types of shoes. Some are for specific activities like running shoes for athletes, and ballet shoes for dancers. Others are for fashion, like high heels and boots.

Shoes and Culture

Shoes also reflect our culture and personality. For instance, traditional shoes like Japanese geta or Indian juttis represent their respective cultures.

In conclusion, shoes are more than just foot coverings. They serve many purposes and express who we are.

250 Words Essay on Shoes

The evolution of shoes.

Shoes, an essential element of human attire, have evolved significantly over the centuries. Originally, they were designed to protect feet from harsh environmental conditions. However, their function has transformed into a symbol of style, status, and identity.

Functional and Symbolic Importance

Shoes are not just about protection and comfort anymore; they have become a cultural artifact. They serve as a reflection of the wearer’s personality and social status. For example, high heels, initially worn by men in the 15th century for horse riding, have now become a symbol of femininity and power.

The Impact of Technology

Technological innovations have revolutionized the shoe industry. Modern materials and production methods have enabled the creation of specialized footwear for various activities such as sports, hiking, and dancing. Smart shoes equipped with sensors and connectivity features are the latest trends, blurring the lines between fashion and technology.

Sustainability in Footwear

With increased awareness about environmental issues, sustainable practices in shoe manufacturing have gained momentum. Companies are now focusing on using recycled materials and reducing their carbon footprint, paving the way for a more sustainable future in the footwear industry.

In conclusion, shoes have come a long way from being mere foot protectors to becoming a significant part of our cultural and personal identity. As they continue to evolve, they will undoubtedly serve as a testament to human creativity, innovation, and our commitment to sustainability.

500 Words Essay on Shoes

In the early days, shoes were made from readily available materials like leather, wood, and canvas. The Industrial Revolution brought significant changes in shoe manufacturing with the advent of machinery, enabling mass production and standardization. Today, advancements in technology have led to the use of diverse materials and intricate design processes, creating shoes that cater to specific needs, such as athletic performance, medical conditions, or aesthetic appeal.

The Cultural Significance of Shoes

Shoes are not just functional items; they are cultural symbols carrying significant meanings. The type of shoes one wears can indicate social status, personal identity, and even political affiliation. For instance, high-heeled shoes were initially worn by men in the 17th century to signify their high social standing. Today, they are predominantly associated with femininity and fashion.

Shoes and Fashion

Shoes have undeniably become a fashion statement. From the iconic red soles of Christian Louboutin to the popular sneakers of Nike, shoes can define a person’s style and fashion sensibility. High fashion brands and designers have elevated shoes from their functional status to works of art, using them as a canvas to express creativity and innovation.

However, the fashion industry’s impact on shoes is not always positive. The demand for fast fashion has led to an increase in shoe waste, contributing to environmental degradation. This has sparked discussions around sustainable fashion and the need for eco-friendly shoe production methods.

The Future of Shoes

Sustainability is another key trend shaping the future of shoes. Many brands are exploring the use of recycled materials and sustainable production processes to reduce their environmental footprint. This shift is not just an ethical imperative but also a response to changing consumer preferences, with more and more customers prioritizing sustainability when making purchasing decisions.

In conclusion, shoes are more than just protective foot coverings. They are a testament to human ingenuity, reflecting our evolving societal norms, cultural values, and technological advancements. As we move forward, the shoe industry is poised to continue its innovative streak, driven by the twin engines of sustainability and personalization.

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Spanish for Kids – Part 5 – Where’s My Shoe

What you will learn.

Today, you will learn how to say different colors in Spanish and what some objects are called! By the end of this lesson, you will be able to say the names of colorful shoes like “zapato rojo” for red shoes and “zapato verde” for green shoes. You will also learn how to describe other things, like a brown table and an orange couch, in Spanish. Remember to practice these words with your friends and family so you can get even better at speaking Spanish! Have fun learning!

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• Can you say “zapato” in Spanish?
• What color is a table in Spanish?

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Let’s learn colors and words in spanish, fun with shoes and colors.

Hey there! Today, we’re going to have fun learning some colors and words in Spanish. Are you ready? Let’s go!

Shoes in Different Colors

First, let’s talk about shoes. In Spanish, a shoe is called a “zapato.” Can you say “zapato”? Great job!

Now, let’s look at some colorful shoes:

• A red shoe is called “un zapato rojo.”
• A green shoe is called “un zapato verde.”
• A yellow shoe is called “un zapato amarillo.”
• A blue shoe is called “un zapato azul.”
• A purple shoe is called “un zapato morado.”
• A black shoe is called “un zapato negro.”

More Colors and Things

Let’s learn about some other things and their colors:

• A brown table is “una mesa café.”
• An orange couch is “un sofá naranja.”
• The stairs are “las escaleras.”
• The white drawers are “los cajones blancos.”

Practice Makes Perfect!

Now you know how to say some colors and objects in Spanish! Try to practice these words with your friends and family. Remember, learning is fun, and the more you practice, the better you’ll get!

Keep exploring and have fun learning new things every day!

Discussion Questions

• What is your favorite color, and can you say it in Spanish? Do you have anything at home that is that color?
• Can you think of other objects around you that are the same colors as the shoes we learned about? How would you describe them in Spanish?
• Why do you think it’s fun or important to learn colors and words in another language like Spanish? Have you ever used another language when talking to someone?

Lesson Activities

Color Hunt: Go on a color hunt around your home or classroom! Find objects that match the colors you learned: red, green, yellow, blue, purple, black, brown, orange, and white. Try to say the color and the object in Spanish. For example, if you find a red book, say “un libro rojo.” Share your findings with a friend or family member!

Shoe Sorting Game: Gather different colored shoes or cut out shoe shapes from colored paper. Mix them up and then sort them by color. As you sort, say the color and the word “zapato” in Spanish. For example, “zapato rojo” for a red shoe. This will help you remember the colors and practice your Spanish words!

Draw and Color: Draw a picture of a room with different objects like a table, couch, and drawers. Color each object using the colors you learned. Label each object with its Spanish name and color. For example, color a couch orange and write “un sofá naranja” next to it. Show your drawing to someone and explain the colors in Spanish!

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Writing an essay on my school can be a great way to share your thoughts and experiences about the institution. Essay writing on such topics is generally categorized into two categories: academic and professional. There are some important things to consider when writing an essay on my school or any similar topics. Understanding the audience who will be reading your essay, highlighting the message you want to convey, and setting an appropriate tone. For example, students writing an essay on my school must keep their essays formal, objective, and impersonal. This way, it will be easy to emphasise clarity, precision, and logical reasoning. Let’s discuss some sample essays on my school for Class 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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• 1 Essay on My School Class 1
• 2 Essay on My School Class 2
• 3 Essay on My School Class 3
• 4 Essay on My School Class 4
• 5 Essay on My School Class 5
• 6 10 Lines on My School
• 7 Top 10 Quotes on School

Essay on My School Class 1

‘The name of my school is Indirapuram Public School. My school has a big building. There are swings, slides, and see-saws where we have lots of fun. Sometimes, we also play games like tag and hide-and-seek with our friends. We also have a swimming pool. We have a music and dance room. In my classroom there, there are 30 students. There are desks and tables for everyone.’ 

‘I have a lot of friends and we play a lot at lunch. My teachers are very kind and helpful. They teach us the alphabet, numbers and names of animals on the class board. I love my school. Every day, we play, learn and have a lot of fun. My school is important to me. It holds a special place in my heart.’

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Essay on My School Class 2

‘My school is KR Mangalam School. It is located in Sector 6, Vaishali. It is a big building with 3 floors and a lot of classrooms. There is a big football field, swimming pool, activity room, and a playground with many swings. I have 4 teachers for English, Mathematics, Social Science and Sports. All my teachers are very kind and helpful to me.

‘In my classroom, there are 30 students. I have a lot of friends and we all learn and play together. One of my favourite parts of the day is lunchtime. We all eat together and share food. After that, we go to our music class, where we learn about classical Indian music.’

‘My school is very important to me. I have good friends and teachers in school. I love my school and my friends. Every day, we all learn and grow together.’

Essay on My School Class 3

‘The name of my school is St Frances School. It is located in Gyan Khand, Indirapuram. My school has 2 wings; junior and senior. There is a big field, a basketball court, a swimming pool, an activity area, a big canteen, computer and science labs and a lot of classrooms.’

‘My classroom, Class 3-D, is on the second floor of the junior wing. The walls of my classrooms are decorated with beautiful pictures and drawings. There is a big blackboard where our teacher explains everything.’

‘I have a lot of friends in school and we all play, learn and have fun together. Every day, we all eat our lunch together and play football, kho kho, badminton and other sports together. I love my school, my friends and my teachers very much. Every day, we learn something new and have a lot of fun.’

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Essay on My School Class 4

‘The name of my school is Delhi Public School Indirapuram. It is located in Ahinsa Khand, Indirapuram. My school has a big building and is surrounded by beautiful places. My school timings are from 8 am to 2 pm. During this time, we all play, learn and grow together.’

‘I have five teachers who are very kind and helpful to me. My teachers teach us important and interesting things. They teach us how to behave in front of others. Every day, we go to the playground for outdoor activities. We all play football, cricket, basketball and other sports. My favourite sport is football as I run very fast.’

‘My school has a big canteen. During lunchtime, we all eat our delicious food and have a lot of fun together. The seating arrangement in my school is circular, instead of the traditional horizontal rows and vertical columns.’ 

‘My school is like a second home to me. I love going to school every day. My school gives importance to learning, playing and personal development. Everyone at my school is very kind and helpful to me.’

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Essay on My School Class 5

‘The name of my school is Cambridge School Indirapuram. It is located in Shakti Khand II, Indirapuram. My school has two big buildings; junior and senior wings. My school has classes from Nursery to 12th. There are two playgrounds for juniors and seniors. There is a big swimming pool, computer labs, science labs, two libraries, arts and crafts room, and dance and music rooms.’

‘My school starts at 8 in the morning to 2:30 in the afternoon. We all gather in the senior playground for our morning player every day. Our Principal and Vice Principal sing the morning prayer. Then we all head towards our classrooms, where our teachers teach us great lessons. Every day, we all learn, grow and have a lot of fun together.’

‘I have a lot of friends in school and we all eat our lunch together, share jokes and have a lot of fun. We have a big playground, where we play different sports, such as football, kabaddi, cricket, volleyball, etc. There is a big canteen, where we sometimes sit and eat delicious food from the school canteen.’

‘I love going to the school every day. I love my school, my teachers, my friends and my school staff. Everyone at my school is very helpful and kind to me. We all learn, grow and play together at my school. I am thankful to be part of such a wonderful school.’

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10 Lines on My School

Here are 10 lines on my school for children. Feel free to add them to my school essay.

• My school has a very beautiful and big building.
• There is a big playground where we play and have a lot of fun together.
• My school have long corridors with beautiful walls.
• My classroom is located on the 3rd floor.
• I like eating food in my school canteen.
• My school has a large library, where we read interesting books.
• My school has the best teachers in the world.
• I respect all my school teachers and staff members.
• My school is like a second home to me.
• Many exciting and lively places surround my school.

Top 10 Quotes on School

‘An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.’ – Benjamin Frankin

‘Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom.’ -Oprah Winfrey

‘Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds peace.’ – Confucius

‘Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi

‘The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.’ – Aristotle

‘Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire’ – W.B. Yeats

‘The only way to do great work is to love what you do.’ – Steve Jobs

‘The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.’ – Dr. Seuss

‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.’ – Nelson Mandela

‘In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.’ – Abraham Lincoln

Ans: When writing an essay on my school, you have to consider the following things: understand the audience and set your language and tone accordingly. Highlight the key details of your school realistically. Keep your tone formal, objective, and impersonal. It emphasises clarity, precision, and logical reasoning. Writers often avoid personal pronouns and emotional language.

Ans: ‘The name of my school is St Frances School. It is located in Gyan Khand, Indirapuram. My school has 2 wings; junior and senior. There is a big field, a basketball court, a swimming pool, an activity area, a big canteen, computer and science labs and a lot of classrooms.’ ‘My classroom, Class 3-D, is on the second floor of the junior wing. The walls of my classrooms are decorated with beautiful pictures and drawings. There is a big blackboard where our teacher explains everything.’

Ans: My school has a very beautiful and big building. There is a big playground where we play and have a lot of fun together. My school have long corridors with beautiful walls. My classroom is located on the 3rd floor. I like eating food in my school canteen. My school has a large library, where we read interesting books.

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10 Lines on My School in English | My School 10 Lines

10 Lines on My School in English: In this article, you are going to learn to write 10 lines on my school in English. Here, We’ve given 5 sets of examples. These 10 lines will be helpful for students of all classes (LKG, UKG, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12). So, let’s get started.

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10 Lines on My School LKG, UKG, Class 1

1. The name of my school is Delhi Public School.

2. My school is near my house.

3. It is the best school in our city.

4. My school is an English medium school.

5. My school has a small playground.

6. My school building is very big.

7. There are twenty teachers in my school.

8. The teachers are good and loving.

9. I enjoy going to school every day.

10. I am proud of my school.

My School 10 Lines for Classes 1, 2

1. The name of my school is Birla High School. 

2. My school is not far from my home.

3. The school building is very big and beautiful.

4. There is a big playground in front of my school.

5. My school has a big library.

6. About one thousand students read in my school.

7. My school has thirty classrooms.

8. There are twenty teachers in my school.

9. Our teachers teach us with great care and patience.

10. I love my school very much.

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My School Essay 10 Lines for Classes 3, 4, 5

1. My school name is Don Bosco School.

2. It is located in the centre of the city.

3. There are forty classrooms in my school.

4. All the classrooms in my school are big and airy.

5. My school has a huge library with plenty of books.

6. The results of my school are very good.

7. Teachers are well-qualified and experienced.

8. Our principal is a strict disciplinarian.

9. My school teaches me good manners and discipline .

10. My school is my second home.

10 Lines Essay on My School for Classes 5, 6, 7

1. The name of my school is St. James’ School.

2. My school is the best school in our city.

3. There is a beautiful garden and a playground in my school.

4. My school classrooms are wide and spacious.

5. The teachers of my school are nice yet strict.

6. Our school won several prizes for excellence in recent years.

7. Many cultural activities are arranged every year in my school.

8. Our principal is very strict but he has great affection for pupils.

9. Our school helps us to develop our mind and body.

10. It is not only a School, it is my second family.

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10 Lines on My School for Classes 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

1. The name of my school is Crown Public School.

2. There are about thirty teachers in my school.

3. About one thousand students read in my school.

4. My school has a big and beautiful playground for children to play sports.

5. All the teachers of the school are hard-working, sincere and kind-hearted.

6. Our school is also famous for extracurricular activities like dance, music, sports, yoga etc.

7. My school not only focuses on academic performance but also focuses on the overall development of the students.

8. There is a big assembly hall in my school where all the important functions are held.

9. There is a computer lab, a science lab and a library in my school.

10. The surroundings of my school are very neat and clean.

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My School Essay 100 Words

My school is a place where I get educated; learn new subjects under the guidance of trained and skilled teachers. I study at a school that is near my home. It is one of the best schools in my entire town. The management of my school believes that it isn’t only academic excellence that we should be after, but also the overall personality development and evolving into a good and useful human being.

The school has two playgrounds – one is a tennis court and the other one is a cricket ground. We also have a nice swimming pool and a canteen. It also has a beautiful garden where students relax and play during recess. Even in games, sports and tournaments, it has made much progress. My school has won many trophies, shields, and medals in many extra-curricular activities. In debates also, the students of my school secure good positions. It is considered to be one of the best schools in my locality.

My School Essay 200 Words

The school is called the educational institution which is designed to provide learning spaces and create an environment for the children where the teaching of the students is under the direction and guidance of the teachers.

My School is one of the best educational institutions where I get an education and make progress towards the goals of my life and make me capable of achieving them. Besides education, there are several significant roles that my school plays in my life. My school is performing well in all fields. It develops my physical and mental stamina, instills confidence, and

gives me tremendous opportunities to prove my skills and talents in different fields. In the academic field, it has made a mark. Its students secure top positions in the board examinations.

I go to school with my other friends. We study in our school in a great friendly environment. We reach school at a fixed time. As soon as we reach we line up to attend the assembly. Attending the school assembly is a wonderful experience. I enjoy for being first in a row in a school assembly. As soon as the assembly ends we rush to our respective classrooms. We take part in all school activities. One of my school fellows is the best singer and dancer. She has recently won the best singer award at the annual arts festival. Our school organizes all-important national events like Independence Day, teachers’ day, father’s day, etc. My school also gives every student abundant opportunities to take part in extracurricular activities like sports and music.

All of us are proud of being a part of it. I am fortunate enough to be a student at this school. I love and am proud of my school.

My School Essay 300 Words

An institution where higher education is taught is commonly called a school, University College, or University. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is sometimes compulsory. In these systems, Students progress through a series of schools. The names for these schools vary by country but generally include primary school for young children and secondary school for teenagers who have completed primary education.

My school is a place where I not only get educated but also get trained in other necessary competitive skills like sports, music, and dance. I am proud of my school because it provides us with all the basic facilities like a big playground, a central library, a big auditorium hall, a science lab, and a good computer lab. That is why my school is rated as one of the best schools in my entire area. My school has produced many great people in my country. It has a big and beautiful building that looks shiny from far away. I reach my target at a fixed time. I came to school with other friends of mine. We happily enter the schools with great confidence. We take part in a school assembly and then we move into our classrooms.

This all is done by a very efficient and well-trained teaching staff of my school. The best schools are those that make the students the best and the best school is made by the best teachers. We study under the guidance of the best teachers. My school has a dedicated teacher for all the subjects as well as extracurricular activities like music and sports. I consider my school as the best school because it supports and encourages every student to do their best and make progress. Fortunately, my school provides the best environment, the best teachers, and the best facilities.

Our Class teacher greets us daily and asks about us. He is quite a cool and kind man. He entertains us along with teaching his subject. We learn a lot of things like discipline, self-help, confidence, and cooperation here. As I enter my classroom I feel quite happy and relaxed.

My School Essay 500 Words

The place where children as the leaders of tomorrow study and where the future of the nation is shaped are called schools. Education is an essential weapon for tomorrow, so the good schools of today are important for the best future of a nation. Schools are the center of learning where we attend classes on various subjects, interact with the teachers, get our queries

answered, and appeared in exams. In my school, learning is more like a fun activity, because of the extra-talented teaching staff.

My school is a government primary school located on the outskirts of the city. Usually, when people think about a government school, they perceive it to be at an isolated location and have poor basic amenities and teaching facilities. But, despite being a government school, my school defies all such speculations. Teachers of my school are not only knowledgeable about the subjects they teach but also are skilled enough to teach through fun activities. For example, our physics teacher explains every concept by stating real-life examples that we could relate to. This way we not only understand the subject better. Moreover, not a moment I remember, when any teacher had ever replied rudely to any of the students. They always patiently listen and provide answers to all the queries posed to them. Learning at my school is fun and it is made possible only because of the teachers.

My school is very important in my life, in a way even more than my family. My family gives me love, care, and affection, and provides for all my other essential needs. But, all of this isn’t enough to make me a good human being and succeed in life.  Favorably, I am lucky enough to be enrolled in a prestigious school, and gaining a wonderful education, looking forward to realizing my dreams one day. The most necessary for success in life is education, and only my school provides it to me. Without my school and the education that it gives, I would be like a confused and wandering soul, almost aimless in life.

My school helps with my educational and overall personality development. It imparts education through classes, tests, and exams to teach me how to conduct myself confidently. It just feels so great to be in my school and be a part of everyday activities, be it lectures, sports, or Something else. While in school, I always feel happy, confident, enthusiastic, and loved. I make friends at school, those whom I will never forget and will always love them. My family supports my materialistic needs, but school is the place where my actual physical, social, and mental development takes place.  I know that every question that crosses my mind will be answered by my teachers. I also know that my school friends will always be at my side whenever I need them to be. As much as the studies, my school also stresses much on These activities as the management thinks that extracurricular activities are very essential for our overall personality development. My school provides dedicated teachers and staff for each extracurricular activity. We have a big sports ground with kits for all the major sports; a covered auditorium for dance and music and a separate basketball court.

The role my school plays in my personality development is fantastic. It not only imparts education in me but also teaches me how to conduct myself and how to behave decently and properly. I get trained in all the other necessary skills of life, like how to keep calm in challenging situations and help others as well. My school teaches me to be a good and evolved human being, to stay composed and progressive always. It also teaches me to be kind and generous to others and not differentiate them based on their caste, religion, ethnicity, or other divisions. These are some of the most essential personality traits that my school imparts to me, something that I will always be thankful for. Every time I think of my school, I think of it as a temple of education. A temple, where my soul meets education, making my life more meaningful and useful to society and the nation as well. It is a place where my aspirations get a wing and I get the strength and confidence to realize them. No other place in the entire world could replace my school and the role that it plays in my life. I will always be thankful to my friends, teachers, and the staff of my school, for making it such a comfortable and Educational place of learning.

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Seasons keep changing but they also come back every year. This is one of my most favourite parts about them. They always return no matter what. Everyone has a favourite season and so do I. My favourite season is the summer season. There are many reasons to like it which I will explain below.

Why Summer is My Favourite Season

Just like many other kids my age, I like the summer season the most. What’s not to like about it? You get to enjoy long holidays as everyone gets a break from school. Similarly, parents allow the kids to have ice creams.

Cold drinks are another reasons why summer is my favourite season. We get to have such a wide variety of food items during this season. On the healthier side, we also get incredible mangoes in the summer season.

As mangoes are my favourite fruit, I tend to like summers even more. Summers make us truly appreciate and savour a lot of things. During the summer season, we get holidays for a long time.

During the summer holidays, I get to spend time with my family and friends to the fullest. When we get lucky, we even go on family trips. I look forward to them every year, even if it is a small trip.

Most importantly, there are so many activities that I get to do during summers like joining summer camps, cycling, swimming, and more. Summers are so bright and exciting that it has always been my favourite season.

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The Specialty of Summer Season

The summer season has long days and short nights. The days are sunny and bright. We get to relax completely during the afternoons during summers. Similarly, we also get so much sunlight .

The water parks are always full of people during summers that help people stay cool and have a good time. I like swimming in the pools during summers as it makes me feel free. There are also different varieties of food items I get to enjoy during summers.

There are fresh cucumbers, huge watermelons, juicy oranges, sweet guavas, nutritious muskmelons, and more. The early mornings of summer are incredible and nothing can match the atmosphere.

Another speciality of summer has to be the clothes. People enjoy wearing shorts, dresses, sleeveless shirts, and more to enjoy summers to the fullest. The hill stations are swarmed during the summer season as everyone goes there to escape the heat. Therefore, all these specialities make me love summer even more.

All in all, summer is my favourite season as everything is bright and lovely. Even the fruits and vegetables we get are so colourful that it makes a good sight for sore eyes. School going children love summers even more as summer break allows us to play more and relax. Summers are warm, sunny, and delightful.

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Question 1: Why do kids like summer more?

Answer 1: Most kids like summer more as they allow them to relax and take a break from school. The long summer holidays give them a break where they can play, learn new hobbies, eat delicious fruits and vegetables and do more fun activities.

Question 2: What is the speciality of summer?

Answer 2: Summer has a lot of specialities. They include a variety of food items like mangoes, cucumbers, muskmelons, oranges, guavas, and more. Further, people enjoy their time in swimming pools and get to wear light clothes.

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