Explorer Raps
Explorer RapsBy Mrs. Currans ClassJohn Cabot (by Nolan, Jacob,
Zakaria, Katie, and Zoe)John CabotSailed the rapidsTo find a
northern route to AsiaInside Asia to ChinaAnd claimed land for
England.He wanted to trade for gold karatsStarted sailing in 1497On
his second voyage, he went to heaven.He discovered the grand
BanksWhich had a lot of fish of high ranks.Never went to Asia;
America instead.This rap is over and in.
Leif Erikson(by Kellen, Darrell, Jill, Niko, and Vivek)Leif
Ericsson was a Viking who stole,Even though he accomplished his
goal.He was a great manWho discovered Greenland.The explorer from
Norway left in 950Hoping to find land eventually.They sailed for
fishing, trading, and land.Thats how he found Newfoundland.Their
birds went back, stayed, and west.When they got there, they thought
they were the best.
Giovanni Da Verrazano(by Brady, Mayada, Caitlyn, Ben, and
Jessy)Verrazano tried to sail to a new land.Unfortunately, it was a
bad plan.He traveled for Frances top man.He discovered North
Carolina down to Florida.He drew pictures of new stuff.He was very
tough.To the Natives he was very rough.He sailed in 1524.He found
New York Bay.He had so much to say,But yet he didnt find MaineAnd
now hes a popular explorer.Verrazano-Narrows BridgeShows
courage.When sailing he had no fridgeTo keep his food cool.
Christopher Columbus(by Nate, Maggie, Justin, and
Shannon)Christopher Columbus sailed for Spain in 1492,The years he
sailed for was 2.He sailed 3 ships in 3 trips.He sailed west to
find China,But he found the West Indies instead.His crew did not
like Columbus himself.They did not have much wealth,And sailed on
the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria.He never gave up in his life.He
brought back a lot of riches such as gold.
Juan Ponce De Leon(by Gray, Aslan, Akshar, Drew, and Joni)Ponce
de LeonDidnt wear neonHe voyaged in 1513.He didnt die as a team.He
was looking for gold.When he was boldHe sailed for SpainAnd got the
fame.He discovered the flowerAnd took the power.He didnt find the
fountain of youthSo he lost one tooth.He fought in the warAnd found
some oreHe was on the shipAnd almost got tipped.He sailed forthTo
the NorthHe went to SpainFeeling the pain.
