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Poetry as a writing style

Poetry as a writing style. Poetry is a major type of literature. There is no single, unique characteristic that all poems share. Poetry does not always have to rhyme or have rhythm. An anthology is a collection of poems or stories, usually written by a variety of authors. Content knowledge.

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Poetry as a writing style

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  1. Poetry as a writing style

  2. Poetry is a major type of literature. There is no single, unique characteristic that all poems share. Poetry does not always have to rhyme or have rhythm. An anthology is a collection of poems or stories, usually written by a variety of authors. Content knowledge

  3. Students will explore the genre of poetry focusing on its content, style, voice, and beauty as an art form. Students will write original poems to demonstrate their understanding. Main Idea

  4. Have a title. Capitalize main words! Put title in “Quotations” Capitalize the first letter in every line! Don’t center it! Click on left margin. Name, Date, Period on the front of each poem. Rhyme Scheme: AA BB CC ABAB Poetry notes

  5. I had a monkey named Fred, A Who fell on his head. A He went to the zoo, B And caught the flu, B I feel sorry for my little buddy! C Example

  6. Narrative Poem: Tells a story Haiku: Three lines, follows syllables 5-7-5 Limerick: Five lines, rhyme scheme aa bb a Progressive Poem: Cause and effect, chain reaction. Free Verse: Does not rhyme at all Poetry notes

  7. Stanza – A number of lines in a poem grouped together, like a paragraph in an essay. Separated by a big blank space. ____ ____ ____ ____ Blank space ____ ____ ____ ____ Poetry notes continued

  8. I Remember 10 lines I Used To But Now 10 lines I Am Follow handout Parts of Speech Follow handout ABC’s Follow handout Colors Follow handout Free Choice 10 lines How LONG?

  9. The mountain Tall and majestic Towers and tempts Unsympathetically Hill Parts of Speech Can indent

  10. One might say that I’m a red hot tamale, a green pepper, an explosive finale. Another might notice I’m a blue ocean flowing in the breeze, drifting for a good wave. One might comment that I’m a green tree, deep roots grounded, and ready to grow free. Another might observe that I’m a lotus flower, softly and gentle, colorfully placed in a garden. I personally believe that I’m a colored painting of art, a Technicolor pallet smeared across a sea of dreams pushed apart. The colors of my life/ Blue Ocean

  11. Poetry is a form of writing that allows for a wide variety of personal expression. The beauty of language makes writing an art form and attracts readers. Content is expressed through voice, form and theme. A variety of poetic forms allow for freedom of expression. Enduring Understandings

  12. How is poetry different from ordinary language (prose)? What are the different forms of poetry? Why is poetry chosen over other forms of writing to express ideas? How is poetry an art form? How can poetic devices contribute to the beauty of language? How do showing and telling languages differ? Guiding Questions

  13. How does form affect content? How does voice affect content? What are the forms of poetic writing? How do they differ? Why does poetic form allow for a greater freedom of expression? Guiding questions

  14. Voice – Personality Symbolism – Represents something Theme – Topic Structure – Follow the rules Haiku 5.7.5 Imagery – Creates a picture in your mind using details. Ex. Bright, warm sun Freedom of Expression, Baby!

  15. 6. Figurative Language – Simile: Uses like or as She is like a tiger on the court. Metaphor: She is a tiger on the court. Alliteration: Sam sat still so Sid could study. Onomatopoeia: Words/ Sounds Buzz Hyperbole: Exaggeration: She had a cow Idiom: Don’t mean literally what you say: Ex. Piece of cake. Freedom of Expression, Baby!

  16. The elements of poetry include figurative language, imagery, voice, sound devices, structure, symbolism, and theme.

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