KINDS OF POETRY Part I

Part I Poetry Haiku Tanka Cinquain Diamante

Haiku Has three non-rhyming lines. First line has 5 syllables. Second line has 7 syllables. Third line has 5 syllables. Often about something beautiful in nature.

Haiku Brisk spring and fall air New colors glance in my hair X X X X X Brisk spring and fall air New colors glance in my hair As I watch in awe. 5 syllables X X X X X X X 7 syllables X X X X X 5 syllables

Haiku Let’s try one together: Title: 5 syllables 7 syllables

Tanka Has five lines. First line has 5 syllables. Second line has 7 syllables. Third line has 5 syllables. Fourth line has 7 syllables. Fifth line has 7 syllables. Uses similes, metaphors, & personification.

Tanka Thunderclouds building Gathering strength as they grow X X X X X Thunderclouds building Gathering strength as they grow Releasing themselves Pouring life-giving torrents Cleansing the world in shower 5 syllables X X X X X X X 7 syllables X X X X X 5 syllables X X X X X X X 7 syllables X X X X X X X 7 syllables

Tanka Let’s try one together: Title: 5 syllables 7 syllables

Cinquain Has five lines: Line 1: noun Line 2: two adjectives describing the noun Line 3: three verbs showing the actions of the noun Line 4: a four-word phrase telling about the noun Line 5: repetition of the noun or use of a synonym for the noun

Cinquain Sneakers White, squeaky Running, jumping, skipping They cover my feet Nike noun 2 adjectives 3 verbs 4-word phrase synonym for noun

Cinquain Let’s try one together: noun 2 adjectives 3 verbs 4-word phrase synonym for noun

Diamante Diamond-shaped poem with 7 lines: Line 1: 1 NOUN-A Line 2: 2 ADJECTIVES-A Line 3: 3 GERUNDS-A (verb + -ing) Line 4: 2 NOUNS-A + 2 NOUNS-B Line 5: 3 GERUNDS-B (verb + -ing) Line 6: 2 ADJECTIVES-B Line 7: 1 NOUN-B

Diamante Winter Rainy, cold Skiing, skating, sledding Mountains, wind, breeze, ocean Swimming, surfing, scuba diving Sunny, hot Summer 1 noun A 2 adjectives A 3 verbs + -ing A 2 nouns A + 2 nouns B 3 verbs + -ing B 2 adjectives B 1 noun B

Diamante Let’s try one together: Title: 1 noun A 2 adjectives A 3 verbs + -ing A 2 nouns A + 2 nouns B 3 verbs + -ing B 2 adjectives B 1 noun B

Mrs. Brown’s Guide to POETRY Part II

Part II Poetry Bio Poem Simile Poem ABC Poem Limerick

Bio Poem Bio poetry gives basic information about a person in a poetic form. Bio is short for biography which is a story written about a person’s life.

Bio Poem Line 1: Your first name only Line 2: Four traits that describe you (adjectives) Line 3: Wishes to… Line 4: Dreams of… Line 5: Wants to… Line 6: Who wonders… Line 7: Who fears… Line 8: Who likes… Line 9: Who loves… Line 10: Who wants to see… (3 things) Line 11: Who resides in… (name of your city) Line 10: Your last name only

Bio Poem Dana Woman, Teacher, Mother, Happy Wishes to see Oprah Dreams of winning the lottery Wants to travel Who wonders what her children will do when they get older Who fears roller coasters Who likes scrapbooking Who wants to see Washington D.C., sunset in the West, the World! Who resides in Portland Brown

Simile Poem Uses the word “as” to make a comparison with the subject. A statement then follows.

Simile Poem Summer is as hot as a cauldron with boiling water. comparison statement Hurricanes are as destructive and angry as a mother tiger when it’s lost its baby.

Simile Poem Let’s try some together: comparison statement

ABC Poem Don’t always make good sense May be fun but challenging Start with A and go through the alphabet writing a word for each letter

ABC Poem A Bad Cat Did Eat Falling Goat Hairs In Jamaica. Kitten Littles Make Noises On Pianos. Questioned Raccoons Sing Tunes Under Vents With Xtra Yelling “Zunes”!

Limerick Five line poem Funny or nonsensical First line often begins with “There once was…”

Limerick There once was a sweet little frog Who lived by himself on a log. He saw a fat fly, And he said, “Oh my! I think I’ll go out for a jog.” Rhymes with 2 What happens? 2 short snappy lines How it ended? Rhymes with 1 & 2

Limerick There once was a farmer from Maine Whose cow was in terrible pain He went to the vet To care for his pet But then he got caught in the rain. Rhymes with 2 What happens? 2 short snappy lines How it ended? Rhymes with 1 & 2

Limerick There once was a puppy named Prince, Who guarded his owner’s back fence He barked at the man Who picked up the can Stealing garbage just didn’t make sense! Rhymes with 2 What happens? 2 short snappy lines How it ended? Rhymes with 1 & 2

Limerick Let’s try on together: 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- How it ended? Usually begins with “There once was…” Rhymes with 2 1- 2- 3- 4- 5- What happens? Rhymes with 1 2 short snappy lines 3 & 4 rhyme How it ended? Rhymes with 1 & 2