Types of Poems English i
Haiku 3 line poem Syllable count 5-7-5 Example: The bird flew away (5) He landed in an old tree (7) He made a nest there (5)
Limerick 5 line poem Rhyme scheme- AABBA Example: There once was a very old man (A) Who went out to buy a used van (A) He could not pay (B) On that very day (B) So he said “ Next week I can!” (A)
Cinquain 5 line poem Syllable count 2-4-6-8-2 Example: My niece Beautiful girl Picking up pretty rocks Basking in the sight of her world My star
Name Poem Line 1: Your first name Line 2: Write 3 words that describe you Lone 3:Lover of____________________ Line 4: Who feels___________________ Line 5: Who needs__________________ Line 6: Who gives___________________ Line 7: Who fears____________________ Line 8: Who would like to see____________ Line 9: Resident of______________ Line 10: Your last name______________
Your task Write an example of each of the 4 types of poem-