E-learning (Pr 1) Poetry Writing

What is Poetry? Poetry is a kind of writing, usually in verse (short sentences). Poetry verse is set out in short lines with words put together. Poetry is about a writer sharing with the reader an experience or strong feelings.

There are many kinds of poems: Some poems make us LAUGH. Some poems make us THINK. Some poems are SHORT & FUNNY. Some poems are LONG & SERIOUS. Some poems RHYME. Some poems DO NOT RHYME

Here are some poems that rhyme: My Friend My friend is tall She sits on a wall She lives in a house with a BIG hall She always falls from the GREAT wall!

My Form Teacher My form teacher wears a hat She sits in a cab. She has a cat. The cat eats bat!

My Fun Teacher My teacher is fun She likes the sun She eats a bun With a gun!

Write a poem to your teachers. Teachers’ Day is here. It is a special day for you to show your appreciation to your teachers. Write a poem to your teachers. Let’s take a look at some examples.

Dear Miss Lim Hwee Ching, Remembering you with Respect and Affection For making each lesson an enjoyable one Happy Teachers’ Day!

Dear Ms Ashley Teo, The way you teach The way you share The care you gave The love you shower Makes you the world’s Best Teacher Happy Teachers’ Day!

Dear Mdm Linda Ng, I look forward to your class When I come to school. You're an awesome teacher; I think you're very cool. You're smart and fair and friendly; You're helping all of us. And if I got to grade you, From me you'd get A+!

I'm thankful for all that you've done. I admire you each day, Dear Mdm Gwei, I'm thankful for all that you've done. I admire you each day, and I just want to say, As a teacher, you're number one!

Dear Miss Kim Qing Xian, Thank you for your care, Thank you for your love, Thank you for your kindness, Thank you for everything. Happy Teachers’ Day.

Roses are red Violets are blue You are my TEACHER This is for YOU! Dear Miss Gillian, Roses are red Violets are blue You are my TEACHER This is for YOU!

Dear Mdm Fadzilah, I love my teacher She is kind and nice Each time I see her, I feel happy and excited. Happy Teachers’ Day!

I’m happy you’re my teacher; Thanks for all you do. Dear Miss Lee Kaixin, I’m happy you’re my teacher; Thanks for all you do. You make learning easy; Your lessons are fun, too!

Dear Mdm Chang Mei Cheng, For teaching children lessons,  to help them as they grow, Let this gift remind you, You're the best teacher we know!

Dear Ms Janice Foo, My favourite teacher is kind My favourite teacher is nice My favourite teacher is fine My favourite teacher likes mice.

T eachers worked so hard, E ach and every day A lways there for us Dear Mdm Azizah, T eachers worked so hard, E ach and every day A lways there for us C an’t do without them H ave a good rest on Teachers’ Day E xcited to see you every day. R eally wanted to tell you: You are the best TEACHER in the whole wide world.

S o that you will be healthy M dm Sum, Mdm Sum D earest and Caring M ay you always be happy S o that you will be healthy U nder your tender loving care M y life in school has been fun.

Are you ready to write your own Teachers’ Day poems? Your homework: Are you ready to write your own Teachers’ Day poems?

Your homework: 1. Write down your ideas on a piece of rough paper. 2. Then copy it neatly on the worksheet given to you. 3. Include pictures to decorate your poem. 4. You can write more than one poem for more teachers using your own paper! 5. Give your lovely poems to your teachers when you come back to school.

You may write your poems this way: Dear ____________, My favourite teacher is ___________ _________ is _________and _______ Each time I see _______________ I feel _________ and __________ Love, _______(Your name)

Dear ___________, T______________ E _____________ A _____________ C _____________ H _____________ R______________ Happy Teachers’ Day! Love, _________(Your name)

You may want to use the following adjectives in your poems: Sweet Nice Caring Beautiful Kind Special Helpful Cheerful Lovely Wonderful Jovial Smart Interesting Funny

You may want to use the following rhymes in your poems: wish, fish, dish kind, fine, mine, dice, rice, mice, nice fun, bun, sun, gun, run hair, fair, there ,bear, mare pleasure, treasure, measure funny, bunny, honey, money tall, hall, fall, wall, stall, call, mall, ball

You can also go the these websites to find out more about poetry! http://www.gigglepoetry.com/ This fun site contains information on fun poems for children of all ages. http://teacher.scholastic.com/writewit/poetry/poetry_engine.htm# Get your poetry juices flowing with the Poetry Idea Engine. www.poetry4kids.com/poems Read more poems written just for kids, like you!

Be CREATIVE and ENJOY writing your POEMS! The End