Snail Trail Poems

An anthology compiled of poems based on what students learned about

snails.

Writing and Technology Workshop Ripon 2014

3rd Grade Anthology

Table of Contents By  Alejandro  ................................................................................................................  3  

By  Andrea  ....................................................................................................................  4  

By  Brady  ......................................................................................................................  5  

By  Hayden  ...................................................................................................................  6  

By  James  ......................................................................................................................  7  

By  Joseph  .....................................................................................................................  8  

By  Joshua  B  ..................................................................................................................  9  

By  Joshua  G  ...............................................................................................................  10  

By  Juan  ......................................................................................................................  11  

By  Julie  ......................................................................................................................  12  

By  London  ..................................................................................................................  13  

By  Maya  .....................................................................................................................  14  

By  Megan  ...................................................................................................................  15  

By  Nic  ........................................................................................................................  16  

By  Payton  ..................................................................................................................  17  

By  Reid  ......................................................................................................................  18  

By  Sophia  ...................................................................................................................  19  

By  Sydney  ..................................................................................................................  20  

By  Tim  .......................................................................................................................  21  

By  Tristan  ...................................................................................................................  22  

Snail Trails By Alejandro

I see red ants, a shell, leaves,

snail in the leaves Colors, light, shine

I hear chirping, crackle, whispering How do snail’s move?

Where are their mouths? How did they get their name? I feel a snail, wishful, happy

Soft and slimy! Soft and slimy! Soft and slimy!

Snail Trails By Andrea

I see green leaves, sleeping, eating, moving I hear crunching, quiet, ocean, chewing

Brown, gray, green, white How big can a shell be?

How many pounds are they? Why do they have color?

I feel thrilled, funny, excited Flexible, slow snails all around Flexible, slow snails all around Flexible, slow snails all around

Snail Trails By Brady

I see water, snails, plants I hear kids talking, crunching, munching

Dull color, light and dark green Black and brown shells

How do they get food in their mouths? Can snails stick to ceilings?

How much does a snail eat a day? I feel quiet, happy, peaceful

A snail’s skin is bumpy. A snail’s skin is bumpy. A snail’s skin is bumpy.

Snail Trails By Hayden

Big snails, giant leaves, poop, leaves with holes Bright colors, dark colors, tan colors

Quiet hum, crackling, slurp Do snails eat other insects? Why do snails eat so weird?

How come snails need water to stay awake? Mad, excited, grossed out

Slippery snails! Slippery snails! Slippery snails!

Snail Trails By James

I see leaves, poop, sleeping snails, snails

I hear nothing, silence, quietness Brown, white, green, red

Why do snails have so much body fat and blubber? Do snails have hearts?

I feel grossed out Slow snails Slow snails Slow snails

Snail Trails By Joseph

I see snails, leaves, wet Brown, green, slimy, shiny glass

I hear quiet, crunchy, talking If you drop a snail, will it crack?

Do snails eat pumpkin pie? Do snails fight for lady snails? I feel happy, curious, excited

Happy Happy Happy

Snail Trails By Joshua B

I see snails are hiding, eating Camouflage, sleeping, slow

I hear crunching, quiet, scraping How do they make slime?

How do they hide in their shells? How do they eat?

I feel sad, happy, glad Fresh water, slimy trail, snails! Fresh water, slimy trail, snails! Fresh water, slimy trail, snails!

Snail Trails By Joshua G

I see lots of poo, ice leaves, snails in their shells, big snails

Holes in plants, lots of shade, green leaves Brown shells, light green leaves, white stems

The breeze, crackling, slurping, crunching, chewing Do snails eat white leaves?

How many different kinds of snails are in the world?

How much do snails eat in a day? I feel happy, tired, excited

Gigantic Snails! Gigantic Snails! Gigantic Snails!

Snail Trails By Juan

I see snails, leaves and shells. Dark shells, lines, silvery trails

I hear chainsaws, clattering, scraping What do they eat?

Do snails live in a bush? Do snails live in plants?

I feel interested, creepy and happy Slimy Slimy Slimy

Snail Trails

By Julie

I see lots of snails Leaves yellow, dark white, brown

I hear crunching birds eating Are they eating?

Are they sleeping? Are they moving?

I feel happy, joy, excited Slow Slow Slow

Snail Trails By London

I see shells, dark leaves Yellow, brown, black

Crunch, nothing, small chainsaw sound Where is the slime?

Do they have eyelids? Where do their eggs come from? I feel happy, grossed out, excited

Slime shell! Slime shell! Slime shell!

Snail Trails By Maya

I see lots of slime, whirls, water, mouth Yellow, dark,

green grass, brown I hear chirping, crowing, crunching and the ocean

Why do snails eat each other? How do snails grow?

How long can snails live? Why do snails eat rotten leaves?

I feel happy, excited, peace, curious

Leaf eaters Leaf eaters Leaf eaters

Snail Trails By Megan

I see slime, shells, and snails Brownish blackish shells,

Slime on the bottom, Slow

I hear crunch, scratch, suck Where are their hearts?

How do snails know where to go? How far can they go?

They feel slimy, hard, and soft Gross animals

Gross Gross Gross

Snail Trails By Nic

I see tan and brown whorls, slimy tentacles, leaves with holes

Bright colors, dark shadows, shades of green Quiet, crunching, chewing

Do snails like fruit? Do snails sleep in the day?

How old can a snail be? Happy, calm, excited

Whorly shells! Whorly shells! Whorly shells!

Snail Trails By Payton

I see slime, shells, and tentacles Shimmering slime, colorful body and see-through

slime I hear crunching, slurping and scratching

How did snails get their name? How do snails make their slime?

How do snails get clean? I feel awesome, excited and interested

Snails! Snails! Snails!

Snail Trails By Reid

I see slow snails, slimy snails, and waving tentacles

Shades of green, shiny, dull brown shells I hear crunching,

sucking and slithering How do snails make slime?

Can they eat poisonous leaves? Can they eat pokey leaves?

I feel scared, excited and sad Awesome creatures Awesome creatures Awesome creatures

Snail Trails By Sophia

I see slime, shells and water Green, yellow and dark

I hear crunching, nothing, and eating How do snails drink?

Are they asleep? Do snails eat eggs?

I feel excited, happy, and joy. Soft body Soft body Soft body

Snail Trails By Sydney

I see tentacles, soft bodies and slow moving snails Dull brown shells, a shiny trail and shadows

I hear crunching, crackling and scraping Do snails have hearts?

How small is the smallest snail? Are any snails dangerous to other snails?

I feel curious, excited and interested Slimy! Slimy! Slimy!

Snail Trails By Tim

I see leafs, tentacles, shells and slime Black shadows, green, purple and blue

I hear air, munching, nibbling and moving

Do snails live in trees? Can snails leave their shells?

Do snails know where they go? Can they make homes? I feel grossed out, slimy,

barely move, still and sleepy Round shells Round shells Round shells

Snail Trails By Tristan

I see epiphragm, them moving, and being tired The light quality is shades of white, some brown

and shadowy The sound is quiet, crunchy and peaceful

Do they have a stomach? Why does the slime look blue when you look at it?

How do they digest food?

My feelings about snails are worried, wondering and pleased

Happy Happy Happy