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3A, Ms. Albertini’s class (Group Verse) The Life of John F. Kennedy John Fitzgerald Kennedy Brother to: Eight siblings, five sisters and three brothers Role-model, kind, athletic, wise, determined, courageous, competitive, risk-taker, athletic, helpful, hardworking, leader, intelligent, friendly, incredible He felt strongly about: his Irish heritage and family ties, playing football and swimming, learning and becoming president, being a great commander and serving his country, staying informed, and making the world a better place He worked hard to: meet his parents’ expectations, help others, win, get better at swimming, compete with his brother Joe, save his crew, get help and not leave anyone behind, write Profiles in Courage even when he was ill, become president, make peace, stop segregation, send a man to the moon He imagined a world where: there is peace and freedom, all people are happy and everyone is free, people are healthy and everyone who needed could go to a doctor, we learn to try new things and the USA is strong, there is respect and equal rights for all JFK teaches us the importance of: making mistakes and learning from them, believing in ourselves, never giving up, intelligence, confidence, bravery, helping others, having fun playing sports, perseverance, taking charge and taking risks, helping people in need, being a role model, strong leadership, taking care of our country Jack 3B, Ms. Bordieri’s class (Tanka) Throughout John F. Kennedy’s Life Jack had eight siblings He was the second oldest Fought with Joe Jr. Played chicken with brother Joe He and Joe crashed in bike race Jack liked to read books JFK was very smart He loved King Arthur Knew so many advanced words A walking dictionary Jack liked to compete He was on a swimming team Jack swam like a whale Never gave up in tough times Competitive, strong leader Jack was often sick He read a lot of good books Stayed so very strong Did not let things get him down Calm, positive, determined PT 109 Jack saved a hurt crew member Swam for five hours With a man on his back, wow He cared a lot for his crew Jack wanted world peace He prevented a big war And stopped many deaths JFK kept the world calm Jack was brave and non-violent 3D, Ms. Driscoll’s class (Cinquain) John F. Kennedy: A President for Us Family Huge, Competitive Playing, talking, role-modeling Everyone was very supportive Childhood, family time Sports Football QB Kicking, swinging, running Jack just loves sports Exercise and games Illness Scarlett Fever, thin Sleeping, reading, writing He was sick a lot Weak and Strong Character Courageous, outgoing Helping, loving, caring Jack never gives up Strong, independent World War II Frightening, dangerous Surviving, leading, saving He rescued many people Brave, determined Presidency Number 35, advocate for civil rights Leading, creating, persuading We are proud of having a super leader Commander-in-Chief, hero 3F, Ms. French’s class (Haiku) The Kennedy Way Mischievous, late Close with his siblings, messy Went to church often Determined young lad Athletic in every way Cared for his people A lot of back pain Very sick throughout his life He never gave up Jack is a sailor Sailing in the sea so nice The sea is calm, cool Jack’s boat was destroyed Two sailors did not make it Saved the rest of crew Jack was very kind He created the Peace Corps Helped people in need 3H, Ms. Halverson’s class (Simile) Never Give Up! Jack was as determined as a lion chasing its next meal, As smart as a dolphin looking in a mirror, And as kind as a cat purring. In his family, there was no second place, second place wasn’t good enough. Jack taught us that you should never give up and if you lose, keep trying Jack was as fragile as a glass cup He was very sick as a child and probably Missed-out on things that he wanted to do Even when he was sick, Jack did not give up Jack was as competitive as an eagle stalking its prey He had five sisters and three brothers who were at his side For the hard challenges to come Jack didn’t give up, even when things were scary or difficult Jack was as brave as an ant standing-up to an elephant He was a skilled sailor and didn’t panic when his PT boat was destroyed Jack didn’t back down and stood up to bullies Jack was as kind as a friendly old man When Cuba had missiles, he asked them to “stand-down” Jack showed us you can be kind but firm Jack was super-focused as if trying to win a staring contest He wanted what was best for his family and nation Jack taught us not to give-up and to always give-back |
Last updated: October 28, 2022