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Stoner Avenue School
LAUSD, Local District D
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| Teachers - D. Jewell & A. Matel, Grades 3–5 |
| Following a class discussion on the meaning of democracy, the following poetry frames were given to students to write an individual poem.
Democracy is ... ( a color )
Democracy feels like.... (a food)
Democracy sounds like... (something or someone)
Democracy looks like...(something or someone)
Democracy tastes like...(a food)
Democracy smells like...(something that evokes a mood)
Democracy
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because... (_________________________________________).
Because... (_________________________________________).
Because... (_________________________________________).
Because. That's why.
I like Democracy.
The students’ work follows:
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 Alberto Salinas - Grade 5, Age 10
Democracy is as many colors as its people.
Democracy feels like people standing up for their rights.
Democracy sounds like people having freedom of speech.
Democracy looks like people having fun.
Democracy tastes like the good of our nation.
Democracy smells like people reaching their goals.
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Edgar - Grade 5, Age 10
Democracy is like the blood that we carry in us.
Democracy feels like a soft pillow.
Democracy sounds like someone telling us we are free.
Democracy tastes like cheese because it can spread.
Democracy smells like the free air that we breathe.
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 Anabella Gonzáles - Grade 3, Age 8
Democracy is red, white and blue like the stripes in the flag.
Democracy feels like courage and freedom.
Democracy sounds like the wind saying it’s my choice.
Democracy looks like a line of people voting for freedom.
Democracy tastes like a hamburger shaped like freedom.
Democracy smells like a flower smelling beautiful like choices.
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 Rahel Abebe - Grade 4, Age 9
Democracy
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because it gives everyone’s voice a chance.
Because it’s part of my life and soul.
Because I can be heard.
Because. That’s why. I like Democracy.
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Alicia - Grade 5, Age 9
Democracy
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because my voice counts.
Because I get to vote.
Because I have a choice.
Because. That’s why.
I like Democracy. |
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 Richard Martínez - Grade 4, Age 9
Democracy
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because it is like my voice.
Because it is like everyone’s freedom.
Because it is like my personal friend.
Because. That’s why. I like Democracy.
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| Teacher – D. Hasson, Grade 4 |
 Christian Estrada - Grade 4
Democracy
I like it.
Ask me why.
Because it is fair for all of everybody.
Because we the people have the power, the right to vote
Because the government is run by the people.
Because. That’s why.
I like Democracy. |
 Carlos - Grade 4
Democracy is gold, because it is rich and powerful.
Democracy feels like an apple, because it is soft and fresh.
Democracy sounds like a bell, because it gets everyone’s attention.
Democracy looks like freedom, because we have the right to freedom.
Democracy tastes like a peach, because it can be cut into four pieces.
Democracy smells like life, because we have life. |
 Alejandra Frausto - Grade 4
Democracy is red, white and blue, because they are the colors of the flag.
Democracy feels like pizza, because it is cut into equal parts.
Democracy sounds like people, because they have the power to choose.
Democracy looks like freedom, because we do have freedom.
Democracy tastes like Chinese food, because there are choices.
Democracy smells like roses, because roses are the color of your heart.
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