Definition Poem - mrsdepierro.weebly.commrsdepierro.weebly.com/uploads/3/1/5/0/31504161/8b_p… · Web viewDiamond (Diamante) Poem. A Diamond (Diamante) Poem has seven lines. All

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Diamond (Diamante) PoemA Diamond (Diamante) Poem has seven lines All Diamond Poems are in the shape of a diamond

Line 1 Subject of your poem Must be one word Choose a subject that you can easily think of an opposite and is related to your theme Line 2 Two adjectives that describe your subject Line 3 Three participles (-ing verbs) that you associate with your subject Line 4 Four nouns that you associate with your subject Line 5 Three DIFFERENT participles (-ing verbs) that indicate a change in your subject Line 6 Two DIFFERENT adjectives that describe the subject now that it is changed Line 7 One word that is the OPPOSITE of your original subjectmdashthe exact opposite of the word in line 1

See the sampleSummer

Golden fragrant Budding blooming bursting

warmth flowers youth colors Fading chilling shrinking

Pale dead Winter

Write your own diamante poem below Follow the format for each line as described above No title or byline

Line 1

Line 2

Line 3

Line 4

Line 5

Line 6

Line 7

Diamond Written in the shape of a diamond Interesting Title Line 1 1 noun for subject Line 2 2 Adjectives Line 3 3 Participle verbs (end with ndashing) Line 4 4 Nouns Line 5 3 Different participle verbs (end with ndashing) for change of subject Line 6 2 Different adjectives that indicates change of subject Line 7 1 Opposite noun for subject Correct spelling amp caps 2 Poetic devices and Poem is illustrated

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Haiku PoemHaiku poetry comes from Japan Haiku poems have three lines They follow very specific rules

The first line has five syllables The second line has seven syllables The third line has five syllables

Haiku poems do not rhyme The topic has to be related to your theme

Here are five haiku examples Remember You have to write two (2) haikus

Autumn leaves fallingTurning shades of red and brownSeasons are changing

As rain falls seeds sproutContinues life from somethingSmall but strong it grows

Branches stretching out To grab the sunsets colorsNight is approaching

On this rainy day Birds are quiet and unseen Time to rest at home

As the Earth rotates The Sun stands still in the sky Yet appears to move

Write your haiku poems below The topic must be related to your THEME The SYLLABLE COUNT must also be EXACT There is no title or byline needed

Line 1 (5 syllables)

Haiku The topic is related to your theme Interesting title Line 1 - 5 syllables Line 2 - 7 syllables Line 3 - 5 syllables Correct spelling amp caps One Poetic device Poem is illustrated

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Imagery PoemAn imagery poem is a poem that describes a place using imagery (sight smell sound feel and taste) The last line tells what the writer thinks about this place

Land of DreamsBy Jane Smith

sage-covered desertfreshness of the early morning

scream of the fearless hawkcaress of a cool breezesweet dew of the wind

new day is born

Think of a PLACE that is special Form an image in your mind of this place Write your imagery poem below Be sure that each line DOES NOT start with any pronouns verbs andor articles

Interesting Title

Line 1 (see)

Line 2 (smell)

Line 3 (hear)

Line 4 (feel)

Line 5 (taste)

Line 6 (think)

Imagery Interesting title Line 1 see Line 2 smell Line 3 hear Line 4 feel Line 5 taste Line 6 think Articles pronouns verbs removed Correct spelling amp capitalization 2 Poetic devices Poem is illustrated

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I Remember PoemAn I Remember poem brings to mind memories you have about SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE (parents siblings grandparents aunt or uncle coach teacher etc) The poem follows an AABB pattern Each stanza is a rhyming couplet

Here is an example of an I Remember poem

Grandma I rememberhellip

Picking ten-cent store material for pantsRadio playing ldquoHonky Tonk Manrdquo and getting to dance

Papa cutting sugar cane for meldquoRum and Coca Colardquo playing on the porch with glee

Modeling with Mama the new clothes you boughtYelling down the street for Papa within earshot

Worrying for you when the porch swing did breakSwimming in that big old creek scared about a snake

My finger choosing into whose bed Irsquod leapYou staying awake until I fell asleep

Making mud pies in the fieldAlways blocking pain like a shield

Loving you more than yoursquoll ever knowFeeling the love you continue to show

I love youMichelle

Write your own I Remember poem below It must be about SOMEONE SPECIAL IN YOUR LIFE There will be EXACTLY 7 stanzas with EXACTLY 2 lines in each Must be AABB pattern

Title ___ ___ I Rememberhellip __

By ____________________________________________

A ________

B ________

C ________

D ________

E ________

F ________

G ________

(Optional)I love you (or Thank You)Your name

I Remember Interesting title Topic was about someone special Follows an AABB pattern exactly 7 stanzas

with 2 lines each Correct spelling amp capitalization 2 Poetic devices Poem is illustrated

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Limerick Poem A limerick is a silly or humorous poem that tells a story It also follows a specific pattern and lines 1 and 2 must start in a particular way as shown below The rhyme scheme is always A-A-B-B-A and each line contains a precise number of syllables

Line 1 A ndash [7 ndash 8 syllables] There once was a hellipLine 2 A ndash [7 ndash 8 syllables] Whohellip (story continues where line 1 left off)Line 3 B ndash [4 ndash 6 syllables] (story continues where line 2 left off)Line 4 B ndash [4 ndash 6 syllables] (story continues where line 3 left off)Line 5 A ndash [7 ndash 8 syllables] (end of story with a punch line)

Here are examples of two different limericks Remember You have to write TWO limerick

Fredrsquos DemiseBy Jane Smith

There was an old man named FredWho had a good friend named TedThey worked all dayTo earn their payAnd some day theyrsquoll wake up dead

Daversquos SmileBy Jane Smith

There once was a hermit named DaveWho would always just misbehave I know what youve heardNever take his wordSince he would just smile and wave

Your limerick must follow the RHYME SCHEME and SYLLABLE COUNT EXACTLY

Interesting Title

Line 1 A ndash [7 ndash 8 syllables] There once was a

Line 2 A ndash [7 ndash 8 syllables] Who

Line 3 B ndash [4 ndash 6 syllables]

Line 5 A ndash [7 ndash 8 syllables + punch line]

Limerick Interesting title

Line 1 A = 7 ndash 8 syllables starts with ldquoThere once washelliprdquo Line 2 A = 7 ndash 8 syllables starts with ldquowhohelliprdquo Line 3 B = 4 ndash 6 syllables Line 4 B = 4 ndash 6 syllables Line 5 A = 7 ndash 8 syllables Correct spelling amp caps 2 Poetic devices Poem is illustrated

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Cinquain Poem A cinquain poem comes in two different formats Word Cinquains and Syllable Cinquains both having FIVE lines Word Cinquains are built upon the number of words in each line and Syllable Cinquains are based on a specific number of syllables in each line

Word Pattern Syllable PatternLine 1- one word (noun-the subject amp title) Line 1- 2 syllablesLine 2- two words (adjectives) Line 2- 4 syllablesLine 3- three words (verb) Line 3- 6 syllablesLine 4- four words that relate to feelings about topic Line 4- 8 syllablesLine 5- one word that repeats or refers to line 1 (subject) Line 5- 2 syllables

Here is one example of each type You will only have to write one or the other for your final anthology _____________________________________________________________________________________

Spaghetti DinosMessy spicy Lived long agoSlurping sliding falling the Ice Age killed them offBetween plate and mouth nothing but dust and dreams remainDelicious Extinct

Your Cinquain must follow the appropriate format andor syllable count EXACTLY

Line 1________________________________________________________________________________

Line 2________________________________________________________________________________

Line 3________________________________________________________________________________

Line 4________________________________________________________________________________

Line 5________________________________________________________________________________

Cinquain Poem Cinquain Poem Interesting title Interesting title Line one ndash one word noun Line 1 ndash 2 syllablesLine two ndash 2 words adjectives Line 2 ndash 4 syllablesLine three ndash 3 words verbs Line 3 ndash 6 syllablesLine four ndash 4 words relating to feelings Line 4 ndash 8 syllablesLine five ndash 1 word relating to subject Line 5 ndash 2 syllablesCorrect spelling and mechanics Correct spelling and mechanics2 Poetic devices 2 Poetic devicesPoem is illustrated Poem is illustrated

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ConcreteShape PoemConcreteShape poetry is the use of words and their physical formation to convey meaning This may be done with

color the shape of the letters and or the arrangement of the words

For your concreteshape poem you will decide on a shape You may LIGHTLY IN PENCIL draw that shape on the page All words must fit within the shape and somehow relate to or describe the shape in an appropriate way

ConcreteShape Poem Interesting Title

Appropriate size and shape for the poem Content is related to Theme Outline of shape is NOT visible 2 Poetic devices Poem is illustrated

Here is one example The poem is in the shape of a heart and all the words have been spaced to fit entirely inside it and are words that describe explain or share the emotions associated with a heart

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Personification PoemPersonification is a literary or poetic device that gives animals or inanimate objects human qualities A personification poem is a poem that describes an inanimate object in a new and interesting way A personification poem often uses similes and metaphors to compare these objects to other creatures such as the toaster being compared to a dragon or the garden hose being compared to a snake

Write a personification poem comparing an inanimate object related to your theme to a type of human animal or creature You poem should be at least 10 lines long It can but does not have to rhyme

The Steam ShovelThe dinosaurs are not all deadI saw one raise its iron headTo watch me walking down in the roadBeyond our house todayIts jaws were dripping with a loadOf earth and grass that it had croppedIt must have heard me when I stoppedSnorted white steam my wayAnd stretched its long neck out to see And chewed and grinned quite amiably

Personification Poem Interesting title

At least 10 lines are in poem Content is related to theme Personification is used throughout the poem

Correct spelling and mechanics 2 Poetic devices

Poem is illustrated

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Photograph PoemYou will write a poem based on a photograph The photograph can be one you bring in from home or you can a picture off of Google images Your photograph needs to relate to your theme Either way chose a photograph that is meaningful to you Your poem will need to have at least 10 lines

Photograph Poem Interesting title

At least 10 lines are in poem Photograph and content is related to theme

Poem is illustrated

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Tanka PoemTanka poems are written about nature seasons love sadness and other strong emotions This form of poetry dates back almost 1200 years ago The Tanka poem is very similar to haiku but Tanka poems have more syllables and it uses simile metaphor and personification You will need to write two (2) Tankas for your portfolio

There are five lines in a Tanka poem

Line one - 5 syllables Beautiful mountainsLine two - 7 syllables Rivers with cold cold waterLine three - 5 syllable White cold snow on rocksLine four - 7 syllables Trees over the place with frostLine five - 7 syllables White sparkly snow everywhere

_________________________________________________________________________ (5 syllables) _________________________________________________________________________ (7 syllables) _________________________________________________________________________ (5 syllables) _________________________________________________________________________ (7 syllables) _________________________________________________________________________ (7 syllables)

Tanka Topic is related to your theme

Interesting title Line 1 - 5 syllables Line 2 -7 syllables Line 3 - 5 syllables Line 4 ndash 7 syllables Line 5 ndash 7 syllables Correct spelling amp caps 2 Poetic devices Poem is illustrated

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Free Verse Poem

Free Verse A free verse poem is just that ndash free It is free of any set rhythm or rhyme The rhythm of a free verse poem may slow down in some sections while it speeds up in others As for the rhyme this poem allows the author to ldquocreate music in the poemrdquo This can be achieved by using some of the following techniques

Consonance using the same final consonant sound (smoke ndash folk) Assonance using identical vowel sounds (like ndash fright) Onomatopoeia using words that are like sound effects (whoosh pop) Alliteration using the same initial consonant sound (picked pink poppies)

Free Verse Example

Here I swim with my friends They jump around me and flip in the air I am in Florida There is lots of different kinds of dolphinrsquosI am a Bottled nosed dolphin I slip in the water to find my preyMy predators are sharks and some biggeranimals than me that live in the ocean I see something standing on land that I have seen beforeThere is a noise coming from there I keep playing with my friends

Free Verse Poem Interesting title

At least 10 lines are in poem Content is related to theme

Poem is illustrated

Acrostic Poem

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Acrostic There is really only one rule for these fun and easy poems ndash that the word must go up and down You first select a subject (the word) for your acrostic poem and then begin to think of other words and phrases that describe the subject The letters from this word are the starting point for each line Rhyming in acrostics is optional The degree of difficulty can easily be changed for this particular poem Easy ndash Place the word at the beginning of your line Medium ndash Place the word in the middle of your line Hard ndash Place the word at the end of your line

See below for an acrostic example and your own planning chart Acrostic Examples

Chocolate anything is my favorite Always sweet Never can get enough Door-to-door at Halloween Yummy treats

Acrostic Planner Use the back of the paper to brainstorm some possible subjects (words) for your acrostic poem Select one of your subjects You may also want to use the back and list some words to describe the subject you selected Return to the space below and write your poem placing the word on the small spaces ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________ ____ ____________________________________________________________________________

Acrostic Poem Interesting title

Topic word is down Content is related to theme

Poem is illustrated

Ode Poem

Name Date Period An ode is a poem of praise Odes are usually dedicated to monumental heroes important people places and events Write an ode of your own You can dedicate your ode to a special person (best friend important family member etc) or you can write about an ordinary object like coffee Your ode needs to be at least 10 lines and connected to your theme in someway

When you choose your subject of your ode come up with following lists

10 characteristics on your chosen subject10 adjectives that could relate to your subjectDoes your subject connect with your theme

Ode Poem Interesting title

A tribute to the subject Content is related to theme

Poem is illustrated

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FortunatelyUnfortunately PoemFortunately Unfortunately poems tell a story The first line begins with something fortunate but then the next line must start with the unfortunate consequence This goes on until you finish your short tale The last line of the poem should complete the idea

Example Fortunately I got my allowance todayUnfortunately it was only one dollarFortunately I had saved enough to buy the radio wantedUnfortunately the store I went to had just sold their last radioFortunately Target was right next door and they had one left

Unfortunately it was the store model and one knob was brokenFortunately they had an extra knob which they gave meUnfortunately it didnrsquot fitSo I left the store and went home with my money

Poems should be at least 15 lines long You will write this poem based on the theme you selected for your portfolio

FortunatelyUnfortunately Poem Interesting title

Story format Alternating fortunatelyunfortunately

Content is related to theme Correct spelling and mechanics 2 Poetic devices

Poem is illustrated

ABC PoemABC poems do not always make sense but they are fun and challenging Start with ldquoArdquo and go through the alphabet writing a word for each letter

Name Date Period FORMAT OF ABC Poetry

Free Verse Has a title Uses the familiar ABCrsquos Focuses on a particular topic Selects words that describe the topic one for every letter of the alphabet Arranges the words in alphabetical order Poet decides how many words go on each line Poet may use poetic license ndash the word used may not be spelled correctly to fit in the

spot but it sounds like it fits ndash for example xceptional could be used for exceptional or xciting for exciting or xit for exit

Example

Snowflakes

Astonishingly beautifulCold dartingExciting frost

Graceful heavensIcy jewelsKeen lace

Majestic needles of pretty quiet Raining snowTurning underVibrant Winds

XcitingyearlyZany

ABC Poem Interesting title

Uses all the letters of the alphabet Content is related to theme

Poem is illustrated

I used tohellipbut now I PoemThis type of poetry is a contrast poem in which each odd numbered line begins with I used to and every even numbered line begins with But

Name Date Period now comparing and contrasting the topic This formula can be modified by changing the beginning phrases

Example of I used to But now poem

I used to be young

but now Im getting older

playing in the sun

instead of working all day

I used to think winter was dark and dreary

But now I know that skiing and skating brighten the days

You will be writing a 10 line poem that one lines uses ldquoI used tordquo and the next line uses ldquoBut now I ldquo

ldquoI used tobut nowrdquo Poem Interesting title

10 lines alternating ldquoI used tordquo with ldquoBut not Irdquo Content is related to theme

Correct spelling and mechanics 2 Poetic devices Poem is illustrated

Apology PoemA poem can do a lot of things It can tell a funny story describe an interesting image or present an idea Some poems are written in the form of a ldquodirect addressrdquomdashthat is the speaker in the poem is talking directly to a specific person An apology poem is one that uses direct address as a way to apologize for something that the speaker has done or said

Name Date Period One of Americarsquos greatest poets William Carlos Williams wrote the following classic poem of apology

This Is Just To Say

I have eatenthe plumsthat were inthe icebox

and whichyou were probablysaving for breakfast

Forgive methey were deliciousso sweetand so cold

Write an apology for something you have done or might have done that was not a good idea but that you werenrsquot really sorry for Your poem should have a minimum of 10 lines These are the following considerations for your apology poem

When you did it Why someone is likely to be unhappy about it Your apology or request for forgiveness Why you did it and why yoursquore not really sorry

Apology Poem Interesting title

Apologize for something that you did Content is related to theme

Worst Case Scenario PoemAre you adventurous Do you worry constantly about what might happen Do you like to be prepared Have you been through a lot and want to share your wisdom If any of these apply to you then you may enjoy writing a Worst--‐Case Scenario Poem

Follow these steps to get startedStart by imagining a possible dangerous scenario where something could go terriblywrong This is also known as the worst--‐case scenario Here are some topic ideas from

Name Date Period the Worst-- Case Scenario website‐o How to fend off a charging reindeero How to escape from a giant octopuso How to jump from a moving train

Think of your own worst-- case scenario It could be a situation of true danger or an‐everyday situation that is interpreted as worst-- case Here are possible topics‐o How to survive a broken hearto How to survive track practiceo How to survive middle school drama

Brainstorm some possible ways of dealing with the scenarioo Make a list of advice tips for the scenarioo Your advice may be serious or humorous or a combinationo You may want to do a bit of research about the topico Brainstorm as many solutions as possible then choose the ones that fit best withyour poem

Use some poetic devices and arrange your poem this wayo Stanza 1-Introduce the reader to the worst-- case scenario‐o Stanza 2 (or more)-Give your advice on how to survive the worst-- case scenario‐o Last Stanza1049462Give the poem some type of conclusiono so write in lines instead of full sentenceso Use figurative language and poetic devices

Worst Case Scenario Poem Interesting title

Worst Case Scenario and Solution Content is related to theme

Diamond (Diamante) Poem

Haiku Poem

I Remember Poem