2015-16 LITERARY ANTHOLOGY PLAY WRITE Literary Anthology Socorro Independent School District Leading • Inspiring • Innovating Socorro Independent School District Literary Anthology 2015-2016 An Award Winning Collection of: Poetry Real/Imaginative/Engaging Stories Persuasive Essays Argumentative Essays Informative Essays Analytical Essays Letters Scripts Personal Narrative Special thanks to: Yvonne Aragon and Maria Sosa District Coordinators Socorro Independent School District 2015-16 Literary Anthology - Play Write 1 May 7, 2016 Dear Team SISD, Children and young adults who are strong writers will excel in numerous ways: in the classroom as students, in the workforce as leaders, and in life as creative and critical thinkers. The work produced for this incredible 2016 Socorro ISD Literary Anthology is certainly proof that Team SISD students are prepared to succeed in college, careers, and beyond! Congratulations to everyone who had a hand in this wonderful publication. I am extremely proud of our students who wrote, re-wrote, edited, revised, and wrote again to create a masterful piece of writing. I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the teachers who guided and encouraged our students to be forward thinkers and fearless writers. My sincere appreciation also goes to our parents, volunteers, support staff, principals, and administrators for their support in producing this important book for Team SISD. This outstanding anthology showcases our students’ talent as writers, commitment to academic excellence, and perseverance to refine their literary skills. It certainly captures the creativity, emotions, and depth of our excellent student writers. This is a memorable collection of literary magic and an awesome record of the greatness in our school district. As always, thank you for your continued trust in Team SISD and for helping us ensure that every student succeeds! Respectfully, José Espinoza, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Board of Trustees 2015 Texas Honor Board 2015 Region 19 Board of the Year Socorro ISD Board of Trustees The Socorro ISD Board of Trustees consists of seven elected citizens who work with community leaders, families, and educators to develop sound educational policies that support student achievement and ensure the solvency of the District. They have been named twice as the Region 19 Board of the Year in 2012 and 2015. The SISD Board also earned the prestigious title of 2015 Texas Honor Board, being recognized for their commitment to their students and community, a continued focus on student achievement and improvement, and high ethical standards in governing the school district. Together, they are a strong and cohesive team that helps the district continuously set and achieve new levels of excellence. Five of the trustees represent single-member districts and two are elected at-large. Mission Statement The Socorro Independent School District exists to maximize our children’s academic, artistic, athletic and social skills. José Espinoza, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools Administration Lucia Borrego.........................................................................Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Carmen Crosse......................................................................Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Education Marivel Macias.......................................................................Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Alisa C. Zapata-Farmer..........................................................................................................Chief Academic Officer Tony Reza...................................................................................................................................Chief Financial Officer Rudy Campoya........................................................................................................Chief Human Resources Officer Thomas Eyeington.................................................................................................................Chief Operations Officer Daniel Escobar............................................................................................................Chief Communications Officer Hector Reyna.........................................................................................................................Chief Technology Officer Literary Anthology Partner in Education Socorro Education Association...........................................................................................Angelica Soto, President Socorro Independent School District 2015-16 Literary Anthology - Play Write 3 SISD Literary Anthology Committee District Coordinators Kimberlee Henry........................................................................................................................Americas High School Judy Armendariz..................................................................................................Benito Martinez Elementary School Darlene Davis-Lopez.........................................................................................................….............Bill Sybert School Jocabed Luevano......................................................................................................Campestre Elementary School Michael McLaughlin .....................................................................................Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School Margaret Knott................................…..................................................................................Chester E. Jordan School Denise Sifuentes......................................................................................................Col. John O. Ensor Middle School Sonia Bonilla...................................................................................................................................Desert Wind School Sara Juarez......................................................................................................................................Desert Wind School Erin Wilson ...............................................................................................................Dr. Sue Shook Elementary School Andrea Webb..............................................................................................................................Eastlake High School Aileen Mares…..........................................................................................................................El Dorado High School Maricela Armendariz..............….......................................................................Elfida P. Chavez Elementary School Angelica Arden........................…........................................................................................Ernesto Serna School K-5 Jesus Vasquez Jr. .………………………………...………………………………………..……....Ernesto Serna School 6-8 Lynn Hardiman..............….....................................…………..............…………….Escontrias Early Childhood Center Mercedes Jasso..................................................................……………………………………Escontrias Elementary 3-5 Trini Lopez...............................………………..........................…......................................H. D. Hilley Elementary School Mary Jane Arevalo Webb...................................................…........................................Helen Ball Elementary School Veronica Martinez.............................................................…........................................Helen Ball Elementary School Rosa Duran............................................…..........................................................Horizon Heights Elementary School Fernando Hernández.........................…..........…................................................................Hueco Elementary School Lili Villarreal.................................................................………..........………………Hurshel Antwine Elementary School Elissa Beard…….………………………………………………………………………..James P. Butler Elementary School Mayela Zamora....................………………………………...................…..........................Jane A. Hambric School K-5 Rosa Talavera……………………………………………………….……………………………Jane A. Hambic School 6-8 Janet Lopez.................….............................................................................................................John Drugan School Maureen Garcia............................................………...............................................Loma Verde Elementary School Amanda Rueda..............................................……………....................................Lujan-Chavez Elementary School Marcela Alvarado..........................………..............................................................Mission Early College High School Melissa Holguin..........................………....................................................................Mission Ridge Elementary School Melissa Buenrostro.....................................…………...........................................................Montwood Middle School Richard Helmling................…………........................................................................................Montwood High School Eva Anderson.............................…………..............................................................Myrtle Cooper Elementary School Ana Villareal.............................…………................................................................Myrtle Cooper Elementary School Tina Valero.....................................................................………….....................O’Shea Keleher Elementary School Lydia Rangel Vasquez................................................................................................................Paso Del Norte School Gerardo Saucedo...................................................................................................................Pebble Hills High School Danielle Navariz............................................……….................................................Purple Heart Elementary School Luz Arellano...............………….......................................……................................Robert R. Rojas Elementary School Shelly Barr....................................………….......................................................Salvador H. Sanchez Middle School Araceli Carmona.……………………..........................................................Sgt. Roberto Ituarte Elementary School Sarah Ruedas................................................................................................................Sierra Vista Elementary School Jose Tavarez............................………...........................................................................................Socorro High School Ryan Garcia............................………...........................................................................................Socorro High School Franchesca Fresquez................…….......................................................................................Socorro Middle School Mandy Porras.........................................…..................................................SPC. Rafael Hernando III Middle School Ana Martinez…………………………......…………………………………………SSG. Manuel Puentes Middle School Rebecca Carrillo.................................................................……..........................................Sun Ridge Middle School Bonnie Sherrod.....................................................................….................................Vista Del Sol Elementary School Erika Cruz...............................................................................….................................William D. Slider Middle School 4 Socorro Independent School District 2015-16 Literary Anthology - Play Write Table of Contents Poetry Page 7 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Real/Imaginative/Engaging Stories Page 43 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Persuasive Essays Page 147 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Argumentative Essays Page 177 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Informative Essays Page 227 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Analytical Essays Page 269 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Letters Page 323 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Scripts Page 349 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal Narrative Page 403 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Socorro Independent School District 2015-16 Literary Anthology - Play Write 5 6 Socorro Independent School District 2015-16 Literary Anthology - Play Write poetry 8 Socorro Independent School District 2015-16 Literary Anthology - Play Write Love Is About Your Heart I don’t like lunch when they serve Love is about sharing your spirit. something gross, Love is about sharing yourself. So I eat what is on my plate that I Love is about sharing your like the most. friendship. I don’t like being in school when Love is about sharing your heart! the weather is like spring, Love is about being kind. And I really like going home when Love is about being fair. the bell rings! Love is about being a friend. Ava Holguin-Kindergarten Ms. Lynn Hardiman Love is about your heart! Escontrias Early Childhood Center Caleb Koshiba- Kindergarten 2nd Place Mrs. Marie Jimenez Elfida P. Chavez Elementary 1st Place My Valentine My Valentine is furry, Likes and Dislikes He likes a bone to bury. I so like going to the library every My Valentine is brown, day, He likes to lay down. But I don’t like PE when we have to My Valentine is sweet, walk such a far, far way. He likes to eat a treat. I really like going to the computer My Valentine is little and soft. lab, He likes to play a lot. Because I know my password so My Valentine is my dog, I’m never sad. I love him very much. 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