Poetry

Poetry There are many different types of poems. Some poems rhyme; some do not. Some are only a few words long, while others go on for several pages! Sometimes poems are even written in special shapes or designs. We do not have time to look at all the different kinds of poems, but we will discuss the following kinds: *Couplet- a pair (two) of lines that rhyme. Couplets can be joined to form a longer poem *Quatrain- a four-line poem. It can have different rhyme patterns. Quatrains are often combined to form a long poem. *Haiku- an unrhymed poem that has three lines and 17 syllables (5-7-5 syllable pattern) usually describing something in nature. *Limerick- a humorous five-lined poem. It has 13 beats and an aabba rhyme pattern. *Cinquain- an unrhymed, five-line poem. Each line has a certain number of words and function. *Diamante- an unrhymed, seven-line poem. Each line has a certain number of words and function. It is similar to a cinquain. *Biopoem- an unrhymed, ten-line poem that describes a person. Many of the lines start off scripted. Poetry terms that will help you: *Line- a row of words in a poem. A line does not have to be a complete sentence. *Stanza- a group of lines in poetry that are arranged in a particular pattern. A stanza can form one part of a poem or song. *Beat- The basic unit of time in poetry or music.

The Road Not Taken Line Stanza Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, By: Robert Frost Line Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the other, as just as fair, And having perhaps the better claim, Because it was grassy and wanted wear; Though as for that the passing there Had worn them really about the same, And both that morning equally lay In leaves no step had trodden black. Oh, I kept the first for another day! Yet knowing how way leads on to way, I doubted if I should ever come back. I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. Stanza

Couplet Sick A couplet is a pair (two) of lines that rhyme. Couplets can be joined to form a longer poem. Sick By Shel Silverstein “I cannot go to school today,” Said little Peggy Ann McKay. “I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I’m going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I’ve counted sixteen chicken pox And there’ one more—that’s seventeen, And don’t you think my face looks green? My leg is cut, my eyes are blue— It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I’m sure that my left leg is broke—

Couplet Sick (Continued) My hip hurts when I move my chin, By Shel Silverstein My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button’s caving in, My back is wrenched, my ankle’s sprained, My ‘pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb, I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth, I think my hair is falling out. My elbow’s bent, my spine ain’t straight, My temperature is one-o-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is – what? What’s that? What’s that you say? You say today is…Saturday? G’bye, I’m going out to play!”

Couplet Spring Showers Showers, showers, springtime showers; By Mr. Runkle   Showers, showers, springtime showers; Sprouting bulbs and blooming flowers. Raising creeks up to their crest; Blowing in hard from the west. In the puddles children play. “Watch your step,” their mothers say. Soaking lawns and making mud; Watch out soon, we’ll have a flood! Raincoats on, umbrellas out; Spring in here without a doubt.

Quatrain The Sociable Weavers A quatrain is a four-lined poem. It can have different rhyme patterns. Quatrains are often combined to form longer poems. The Sociable Weavers by Eileen Spinelli Using grass and leaves and twigs, weaverbirds build fancy digs— a common roof, with knots and laces tied to separate condo spaces. Weaverbirds are generous, kind. For instance, they don’t seem to mind if parrot, favoring the view, occupies a room or two.

An Absent-Minded Squirrel Quatrain A Song of Spring By Mr. Runkle   I heard a song sung today, Carried through the air. A robin sung it, oh so fair, Declaring spring is on its way. An Absent-Minded Squirrel By Mr. Runkle   I saw a squirrel climb up a tree, His nut he could not find. He wondered where it could possibly be, He must be loosing his mind!

Quatrain Smart My dad gave me one dollar bill By Shel Silverstein My dad gave me one dollar bill ‘Cause I’m his smartest son, And I swapped it for two shiny quarters ‘Cause two is more than one! And then I took the quarters And traded them to Lou For three dimes—I guess he don’t know That three is more than two! Just then, along came old blind Bates And just ‘cause he can’t see He gave me four nickels for my three dimes, And four is more than three!

Smart( continued) Quatrain By Shel Silverstein And I took the nickels to Hiram Coombs Down at the seed-feed store, And the fool gave me five pennies for them, And five is more than four! And then I went and showed my dad, And he got red in the cheeks And closed his eyes and shook his head--- Too proud of me to speak!

Haiku A wonderful tool for learning and for pleasure; A haiku is a traditional Japanese poem. It is an unrhymed poem that has three lines and 17 syllables (5-7-5 syllable pattern). A wonderful tool for learning and for pleasure; a book always works. 5 7 5

Haiku A sharpened pencil- ready to record my thoughts from hand to paper. Who’s there in the dark? Scaring me like that! It’s you, imagination.

Limerick A limerick is a humorous five- lined poem. It has 13 beats and an aabba rhyme pattern. Lines 1, 2, & 5 have three beats each, while lines 3 & 4 have two beats each. Sad Brad Beats Rhyme Pattern 3 2 There once was a boy named Brad, Who always looked very sad. Until one day, His friend did say, “Why don’t you smile just a tad?” a b

Limerick The Playing Fish There once was a fish in a lake, In playing games he tried to partake. But he had no hand, And he could not stand, So a good player he did not make. Mr. Runkle’s Class Mr. Runkle had a good class, In knowledge they were trying to amass, But some wouldn’t try, And that made him cry, Because those he just couldn’t pass.

Cinquain A cinquain is an unrhymed poem made up of five lines. Each line of the poem has specific rules.   Line 1- one word that names a subject Line 2- two words that describe the subject Line 3- three verbs that describe actions related to the subject Line 4- four words that express a feeling about the subject Line 5- one word that refers to or is a synonym for the subject

Cinquain Students Inquisitive, thoughtful Reading, writing, thinking Line 1- one word that names a subject Line 2- two words that describe the subject Line 3- three verbs that describe actions related to the subject Line 4- four words that express a feeling about the subject Line 5- one word that refers to or is a synonym for the subject Students Inquisitive, thoughtful Reading, writing, thinking Working hard to succeed Pupils

Diamante A diamante is an unrhymed, seven-lined poem. Each line has a certain number of words and purpose. The text forms the shape of a diamond. Line 1- Noun or subject- one word Line 2- Two adjectives that describe line 1 Line 3- Three ‘ing words that describe line 1 Line 4- Four nouns- the first two are connected with line 1; the last two are connected with line 7 Line 5- Three ‘ing words that describe line 7 Line 6- Two adjectives that describe line 7 Line 7- Noun synonym for the subject (line 1)

Diamante Ants Tiny, busy Running, building, digging Line 1- Noun or subject- one word Line 2- Two adjectives that describe line 1 Line 3- Three ‘ing words that describe line 1 Line 4- Four nouns- the first two are connected with line 1; the last two are connected with line 7 Line 5- Three ‘ing words that describe line 7 Line 6- Two adjectives that describe line 7 Line 7- Noun synonym for the subject (line 1) Ants Tiny, busy Running, building, digging Picnics, crumbs, garbage, swatter Flying, buzzing, biting Annoying, hairy Flies

Biopoem An unrhymed, ten-lined poem that describes a person. Many of the lines start off scripted. Name 4 adjectives describing the person Related to ________________________________ Who cares deeply about _____________________ Who feels _________________________________ Who needs _______________________________ Who gives ________________________________ Who fears ______________________________ Who would like to see _____________________ Resident of ____________________________. Tamanend Caring, honest, fair, brave Related to other Lenni Lenape Indians Who cares deeply about liberty and peace Who feels like everyone should be treated fairly Who needs the help of others Who gives hope to people Who fears a war between Europeans and Native Americans Who would like to see a good relationship between the Lenapes and colonists Resident of eastern Pennsylvania.