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Formula Poems. Express yourself within the boundaries. Cinquain. River (example of a cinquain ). River Clear, wonderful Slapping, whirling, flowing The river is cold. Water. Diamante. Haiku. Haiku Usually paints a picture of something in nature
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Formula Poems Express yourself within the boundaries
River (example of a cinquain) River Clear, wonderful Slapping, whirling, flowing The river is cold. Water
Haiku • Haiku • Usually paints a picture of something in nature • Usually starts with a vivid image in line one • Line 2 contains an interesting transition • Line three contains a different image
Occupation Poem • Line 1: • Name of occupation - three adjectives describing this person • Lines 2 and 3: • Two activities this person does often • Lines 4 and 5: • Two job-related questions this person might ask himself or herself (begin with "will," "can," "would," "could," and "should") • Line 6: • Finish the sentence "The world needs me to (because) ..."
Occupation Poem Example Nurse Nurse - caring, gentle, patient. Always taking temperatures; Holding trembling hands. Will I know the right words to say? Can I bring comfort? The world needs me to ease its pain.
I Am 1st stanza I am (two characteristics) I wonder (something you are curious about) I hear (an imaginary sound) I see (an imaginary sight) I want (something you want) I am (the first line repeated)
I Am 2nd Stanza I pretend (something you pretend to do) I feel (a feeling about something imaginary) I touch (an imaginary touch) I worry about/when(something that concerns you) I cry about/when (something that makes you sad) I am (the first line repeated)
I Am 3rd Stanza I understand (something you know is true) I say (something you believe in) I dream (something you dream about) I try (something you make an effort about) I hope (something you hope for) I am (the first line repeated)
Writing Assignment • Write two different formula poems • Due Date: Friday, October 21st