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Poetry. What do we know about poetry? How many types of poetry are there?. When writing poetry, think of your poem as a little story or description, in order to add interest. Acrostic Poetry. Initial letters of each line create the word that is the topic of the poem. Acrostic Poem:.
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Poetry What do we know about poetry? How many types of poetry are there?
When writing poetry, think of your poem as a little story or description, in order to add interest.
Acrostic Poetry • Initial letters of each line create the word that is the topic of the poem.
Acrostic Poem: Boys march to confrontation At Gettysburg on Union soil True to the cause They stand together and fightLed by a loyalty to their nation Even though the nation is divided On march the lines of blue and grey Facing each other in fire Ground trembles Eardrums burst Three days of battle Test their spirits Yearning for freedom Smoke fills the air Boys cry for mother Union stands firm on the ridge Rain comes on July 4th Grey men, wounded, weakened, fallen
Bio poetry gives basic information about a person in a poetic form following a specific pattern. Line 1: First name onlyLine 2:Four traits that describe the personLine 3: Sibling of...Son of...friend ofLine 4: Lover of...(3 ideas)Line 5: Who feels... (3 items)Line 6: Who needs... (3 items)Line 7: Who gives... (3 items)Line 8: Who fears... (3 items)Line 9: Who wants to see... (3 items)Line 10: Resident of...Line 11: Last name only Bio Poetry
Jethro Eager, caring, brave, smart Son of Ellen and Matt Lover of books, glory, and green food Who feels proud of all of his brothers Who needs advice from President Lincoln Who gives Eb blankets and food Who fears the outcome of war Who wants to see his brother Bill once more Resident of Illinois Creighton Mickey Happy, friendly, helpful, small Friend of Donald, Pluto, and Goofy Lover of Minnie Who feels old now that he is 80 Who needs a new pair of white gloves Who gives laughter to children young and old Who fears the day people no longer use their imaginations Who wants to see the world at peace Resident of Disney Mouse Example Bio Poems
Couplets • Poems composed of two-line stanzas that rhyme. • Although they seem simple, couplets can be disappointing or uninteresting if they are not planned well. • More challenging couplets have the same syllable count in each line.
Music Voice of instruments fill the air Sounds of music everywhere. The violins sing As the tambourines ring. Kelly Meyer Example Couplets
Example Couplets Friends My friends are fun to have around Except when they stomp their feet and frown. My friends like to bother boys But I’d rather play with toys! My friends like to ride the bike But I’d rather take a hike. But that’s okay! We’re friends anyway! • Breanne Franey
Cinquains • A poem made up of five lines. • The traditional cinquain follows a syllable count, with lines of 2 syllables, 4 syllables, 6 syllables, 8 syllables, 2 syllables. • A simpler version follows the “word” pattern. • Selecting words for a cinquain can be challenging. Use a thesaurus to find words that express precisely what is being described. • The last line is very important. It is a word that gives a “twist” or extra “punch” to the end of the verse.
Cinquains Word pattern: Write a one-word subject. Use two adjectives to describe it. Write three very descriptive action words. Make a short statement about the subject. End with a synonym filled with imagination.
Example Cinquains Trumpet Golden, gleaming Puckering, puffing, blowing Mean machine Bronze flower. Joel Griffin Linda A role model Love and joy complete her A hero to her three daughters Mother Dogs Cuddly, soft Seekers, Sleepers, Sidekicks Body guards Friends Teachers Life long learners Love their long summers off But are excited every Fall Helpers
