1. Chapter 5—The Outsiders

3. “Nothing Lasts Forever” by Jake T. Fresh cut grass means baseball season is here. The team is so excited, and they have no fear. For nine innings we’ll hit and field the ball, but if it’s raining and windy, it’s a tough call. They continue to play through the summer months as well, Loving the game for sure, but only time will tell. Playing through middle school, high school, and maybe college too, Eventually, all players will feel like they must find something else to do.

4. “Star Life” by Alyssa M. Stars are very bright Shining their blinding, vibrant light Colorful and free in open space Standing alone in their own place Years pass in the silent dark The star’s light being the only mark After a while a star’s energy gets low To desperately save itself, it grows The star starts to burn up and exposed Even stars don’t last forever

5. Requirements- -Must be at least 6 lines in length -Avoid trees, leaves, and fall – Robert Frost already covered those! -New poem must still connect to the theme of “Nothing Gold Can Stay” -Try to copy Robert Frost’s rhyming pattern (AA, BB) and include color words. -Must be typed -Include a picture that connects to your poem.