In LA class, we made tree books. Here’s how we made them!

1. First, we used silk screens and paint to make some pretty paper/cardboard with words on them.
2. Second, we used Akua inks, plants, and Gelli plates to make beautiful collage paper.
3. Third, we took blue paper, folded it, and glued it into some painted cardboard that we cut into tree shapes. 
4. Fourth, we collaged our Akua ink paper onto our blue paper. We also made some envelopes.
5. Finally, after writing some beautiful essays and poems, and gluing them in, we were finished!

The whole time, Ms. Gignoux was helping us make these. Here is the link to her website! https://gignouxart.com/

Overall, I think that this project was really fun! I loved using the inks, and the collaging was super fun. I would love to do this again!!!

Here is mine:

Here are the writing pieces that we wrote:

 

Branches, Reaching Toward the Sky My Wish Tree

By: Anna Claire 

I hope that I can become a good teacher because I want to see lots of kids and get a job. A good writer, because I am great at writing and writing is fun. A good mother, because it would be fun to raise a child and kids are smart and amazing. A good wife, because love sounds nice and it must be amazing to meet a soulmate. I hope that I can open a bakery with my sister, because we both love to bake and we have been planning the bakery. Get some pets, because animals are amazing and it feels so good to have someone to love and lean on. Make good friends, because friends are always there and friendships can last forever. I want to get good grades because I feel accomplished and happy, go to college for a good job and life, and study hard with discipline because I want to accomplish great things and do well in college.

I dream of the world being a better place. I want to speak up with others and help climate change. I wish that the world would have everlasting peace, less poverty, less homeless animals. I want all countries to have fair democracies, monarchies, and all types of government. No dictatorships! I wish for every orphan to have a home, and I wish that the world would fix itself and make a happy Earth.

This sums up my essay! I have so many dreams to share with the world.

Here is the other one 🙂

 

SALUTE TO MY ROOTS!

By Anna Claire      

   I would like to thank my Mama Bear for always being there. She was the one who helped my broken wrist. She was the one that brought me to help when I cut my knee. She is the one that is always waiting for me at the end of the day, arms outstretched. We love having lunch together, and we love reading at nighttime. I can’t even imagine my life without her. Even when we’re angry at each other, we still love each other. So thank you, Mama.

      My dad is always there for me as well. He reads books with me, he walks with me, he plays with me, he laughs with me. Whether it’s just sitting with me, or it’s interaction, I cherish every moment. We have so much fun with our bad jokes, and the wacky books we read together. He always finds a way to be with me in the day. No matter what happens, I will always love my dad. Thank you, Daddy.

       Emily is also a very important part of my life. I don’t know what my life would be without a sister. Emily is always forgiving when I’m upset with her, and she is upset at me a lot as well. But even when we’re upset, we always make up and have fun together. It’s amazing to always have a friend, even when I’m at home. And one of the best parts is the fact that I don’t need a mask around her. Thank you so much, EJ.

And to my best friend, who is always ready to chat, and who is very agreeable. She is always so fun to hang out with, and we enjoy playing games. I would be lost without her, and even in COVID times, she has been there, and she always is excited when we get to be together. Thanks.

My grandparents, all three. They always enjoy flying across the country to me, and we always do fun things when they get here. We read, we chat, we do so many fun activities. They FaceTime me a lot, and when my grandpa died I was devastated. My grandparents are kind and comfortable, and I am so happy to have them in my life. So thank you, Nana, Grammy, and Poppa. 

And finally, of course, my teacher. She is so kind, and she is always helpful when something has happened. She is comforting and reassuring, and she knows when I’m feeling down. There are always positive and happy vibes around her. When I eat lunch, she is great company and I always enjoy my time with her. I’m lucky to have two class periods with her PLUS advisory. She is a great teacher, and a great person to be around. Thank you.

My family doesn’t have many traditions, but the ones we do have are pretty fun. For example, on Christmas Eve, my dad always reads us the Night Before Christmas, and we usually get new pajamas. We take turns putting the star on the tree. And on Easter, we have Easter egg hunts in the backyard, and we get big Easter baskets. We also always hike on Sundays. For birthdays, we have a special birthday hat and an early present in the morning, and the birthday person gets to pick breakfast. Our traditions are small, but they mean a lot to us. They are lighthearted, fun, and something to look forward to

Those are my pieces. Thank you for reading this post! See you later! Bye!!!