Types of Poetry

1. Types of Poetry 5th Grade

2. a unit of meaning (1 word, a phrase, or even a sentence) Stanza: lines that are grouped together (usually each has the same number of lines) Rhyme: The repetition of sounds at the end of lines or with in lines (rhyming pattern) Rhyme Scheme: The pattern of rhyme in a poem (aabb or abab) Line:

3. Rhyming Scheme Uses the letters of the alphabet to represent sounds to be able to visually “see” the pattern Are labeled according to their rhyme sounds (aabbcc) 1st rhyme sound in a poem is “a” and each time the 1st rhyme sound is heard, it is “a” 2nd rhyme sound in a poem is “b” and each time the 2nd rhyme sound is heard, it is “b” The pattern continues with “c”, “d”, etc.

5. I Like My Nose I’m glad that my nose points down to my toes, and doesn’t point up to the sky. For now I can sneeze just as much as I please, without getting goo in my eye. -Bruce Lansky

6. Haiku (or hokku)A Japanese verse form of three unrhyming lines in five, seven, and five syllables. It creates a single, memorable image.

7. What are Haikus? • A 3 line poem consisting of 17 syllables. • (5-7-5 pattern) • 1st line = 5 syllables • 2nd line = 7 syllables • 3rd line = 5 syllables • Ancient Japanese form of poetry • Typically expresses a single thought, feeling or idea • Usually has nature themes • Does not rhyme

8. Worm At / night,/ qui / et / ly, a / worm / un / der / the / moon / light digs / in / to / a / nut.

9. Limerick A limerick is a silly poem with five lines.

10. How to write a limerick: The first, second and fifth lines rhyme with each other and have the same number of syllables (typically 8 or 9).The third and fourth lines rhyme with each other and have the same number of syllables (typically 5 or 6)Limericks often start with the line "There once was a..." or "There was a..." Example of an 8,8,5,5,8 syllable limerick:

11. STAR by Kaitlyn Guenther There once was a wonderful starWho thought she would go very farUntil she fell down And looked like a clownShe knew she would never go far.

12. Free Verse • Written without rhyme or rhythm • Is very conversational – sounds like someone’s talking with you • Some do not use punctuation or capitalization, or other ways of breaking the rules of grammar. • A more modern type of poetry • Use your “senses” when writing

13. A Snowy Day A snowy day is white A snowy day is snowmen and snow angels A snowy day is sledding A snowy day is cold Cold Wear your coat, hat, gloves and scarf. See your breath. My teeth shiver. Listen to the wind blow. The cold smells like frozen snow.

14. Mother to Son Well, son, I'll tell you:Life for me ain't been no crystal stair.It's had tacks in it,And splinters,And boards torn up,And places with no carpet on the floor— Bare. But all the time I'se been a-climbin' on,And reachin' landin's,And turnin' corners,And sometimes goin' in the darkWhere there ain't been no light. So, boy, don't you turn back.Don't you set down on the steps.'Cause you finds it's kinder hard.Don't you fall now—For I'se still goin', honey,I'se still climbin',And life for me ain't been no crystal stair. Langston Hughes

15. Diamante When a diamante poem is written it takes on the shape of a diamond. A diamante poem is made up of 7 lines using a set structure: Line 1: Beginning subjectLine 2: Two describing words about line 1Line 3: Three doing words about line 1Line 4: A short phrase about line 1, a short phrase about line 7Line 5: Three doing words about line 7Line 6: Two describing words about line 7Line 7: End subject

16. Diamante Example BikeShiny, quiet,Pedaling, spinning, weavingWhizzing round corners, zooming along roadsRacing, roaring, speedingFast, loud,Car

17. Concrete poetryVerse that emphasizes nonlinguistic elements in its meaning, such as a typeface that creates a visual image of the topic.

19. AcrosticA poem in which the first letter of each line spells out a word, name, or phrase when read vertically.

20. Music M y head is full of rhythm U ntil I can barely sit still S ee me move to the beat I t does the same for others C an you feel the magic of music?

21. Teacher T akes time to listen Each student is important A lot of patience C ares about learning H as all the answers (or will look it up!) E ach day a new adventure R eally organized (most of the time!)

22. Cinquain A cinquain poem is a verse of five lines that do not rhyme.

23. Cinquain Structure Line 1: 2 syllables Line 2: 4 syllables Line 3: 6 syllables Line 4: 8 syllables Line 5: 2 syllables

24. Cinquain Examples My mom (2 syllables)Is so caring (4 syllables)She is always helpful (6 syllables)She is so beautiful and kind (8 syllables)Love you. (2 syllables)

25. Sonnet A 14 line poem with two verses: an octave (8 lines) and a sestet (6 lines) and a specific rhyme scheme. abababab cdcdcd

26. I am beautiful! By Leslie Alexis In-case you don't know, I am very cute! Take a good look at my lovely smile, You’ll have to let your eyes cure for a while, But you will notice that I speak the truth.Although my head looks like run-over fruit, And my skin goes well with a crocodile's, And Lotion - bathing always proves futile; I know it's fact that I am very cute! For every day God calls me beautifulAnd when He made me, He said, 'this is good.'My cracked skin and flat nose are beautiful.It took a while before I understood, But standing I can boast, I'm BEAUTIFUL! And if I feel this way, anyone could.