1. MY SPECIAL DIET Fish sticks, tater tots, candy bars, baloney. Ice cream, bubble gum, cheesy macaroni. This is all I ever eat. Don’t know it ‘til you try it. I haven’t lost a single pound, but still I love my diet.

2. As Soon as Fred Gets out of Bed As soon as Fred gets out of bed, his underwear goes on his head. His mother laughs, “Don’t put it there, a head’s no place for underwear!” But near his ears, above his brains, is where Fred’s underwear remains.

3. At night when Fred goes back to bed, he deftly plucks it off his head. His mother switches off the light and softly croons, “Good night! Good night!” And then, for reasons no one knows, Fred’s underwear goes on his toes.

4. Spaghetti Spaghetti, dear spaghetti you’re the only thing I eat. I love you, my spaghetti. Yes, you make my life complete.

5. I love you with spaghetti sauce. With garlic you’re delicious. I’ll have you, please, with creamy cheese or little clams and fishes. With butter you’re incredible. With herbs my taste buds quiver. I’d even eat you happily with Brussel sprouts and liver.

6. Spaghetti, you’re the greatest food that ever was invented. I used to eat some other foods but now I have repented. There’s nothing that I’d rather have, than noodles under meat sauce. Oh wait, I think I’ve changed my mind; Let’s all go out for pizzas!

7. Your assignment: 1. Pick your favorite food 2. Think of words that rhyme with your favorite food. 3. Try to create 2-3 sentences to begin your poem. 4. Write your poem and draw a silly illustration!