1. Types of Poems

3. This poem is an example of:
Humorous poetry- because it is a funny poem!

4. This poem is an example of humorous poetry
 Humorous poem is entertaining! It can make you laugh, or it is silly.
Many Dr. Seuss poems are humorous!

5. Most poetry follows a rhyming pattern.
A rhyming poem has several lines in the poem that rhyme.
Note how these two lines rhyme.
He was quite upset when his mom went away
But he knew she would be back in one day.

6. Read the poem ‘Blizzard’ with your partner and noticing the rhyming pattern.

7. Blizzard For days the weatherman warned us all
Blizzard For days the weatherman warned us all. They said we'll get a big snow fall. This time the predictions were right. It actually snowed all through the night. I stayed in bed because there was no school. Getting up would not be cool. A snow plow rumbles by on our street. I'm thankful for warm covers and heat. Finally I open my shade To see the magic Mother Nature made. The snow is swirling, the wind is strong. This blizzard may last long. I go downstairs to look outside more. Mr. Miller is shoveling out his door. He's not putting a dent in the pile. I'll go help him after a while. The clock is ticking and the wind sings. I can really do anything. Finally it's a day to just have a rest. The weather forecast turned out the best. 5 10 15

8. Which of the lines from the poem rhyme?
a. Lines 2 and 4 b. Lines 17 and 19 c. Lines 7 and 8 d. Lines 10 and 11

9. The answer is: c. Lines 7 and 8 rhyme.
A snow plow rumbles by on our street.
I'm thankful for warm covers and heat.
You have to go back into the poem and make
sure you know the line numbers and then read
them to see if they rhyme!

10. Day 2

11. Let’s read this poem together
Fambly Time
When the Robinsons gather
Just before bed
The kids in pajamas
The homework's been read
It’s time for the family
To have some fun
“it’s fambly time”!
Says the littlest one
They come from work
They come from play
They get together
At the end of the day
For singing and guessing
And games of rhyme
For jokes and jacks
And pantomime
And the little one calls it
“fambly time”!

12. This poem is an example of Narrative Poetry
Narrative poetry- Tells a story and can be about anything.
Sometimes the poem's lines have a rhyming pattern. Sometimes they don't rhyme at all.

13. Read the lines below:
For singing and guessing
And games of rhyme
This text appeals to the readers-
Smell
Sight
Touch
Sound

14. Decide whether this poem is narrative or humorous?
Louder Than a Clap of Thunder
Louder than a clap of thunder, louder than an eagle screams, louder than a dragon blunders, or a dozen football teams, louder than a four alarmer, or a rushing waterfall, louder than a knight in armor jumping from a ten-foot wall. Louder than an earthquake rumbles, louder than a tidal wave, louder than an ogre grumbles as he stumbles through his cave, louder than stampeding cattle, louder than a cannon roars, louder than a giant's rattle, that's how loud my father SNORES!

15. Decide whether this poem is narrative or humorous?
Louder Than a Clap of Thunder
Louder than a clap of thunder, louder than an eagle screams, louder than a dragon blunders, or a dozen football teams, louder than a four alarmer, or a rushing waterfall, louder than a knight in armor jumping from a ten-foot wall. Louder than an earthquake rumbles, louder than a tidal wave, louder than an ogre grumbles as he stumbles through his cave, louder than stampeding cattle, louder than a cannon roars, louder than a giant's rattle, that's how loud my father SNORES!
This is humorous because it is funny!

16. Mean
You, with your words like knives and swords and weapons that you use against me You have knocked me off my feet again got me feeling like I'm nothing You, with your voice like nails on a chalkboard, calling me out when I'm wounded You, pickin' on the weaker man Well, you can take me down with just one single blow But you don't know what you don't know Someday I'll be living in a big old city And all you're ever gonna be is mean Someday I'll be big enough so you can't hit me And all you're ever gonna be is mean Why you gotta be so mean? You, with your switching sides and your walk-by lies and your humiliation You, have pointed out my flaws again as if I don't already see them I'll walk with my head down trying to block you out 'cause I'll never impress you I just wanna feel okay again

17. This is an example of a Lyrical poem
Lyrical poetry is usually about how the speaker or poet feels about something A lot of the words to songs are lyric poems.

18. You can tell the speaker of the poem is:
Angry at their teacher.
Upset about school.
Being mean to a friend.
Frustrated with someone.

19. Day 3

20. How to determine what type of poem you just read:
Ask yourself:
Does the poem tell a story?
It’s a Narrative poem.
Is the poem mostly about how the speaker or poet feels about something?
It’s a lyrical poem.
Is the poem funny?
It’s a humorous poem.

21. Read the poems ‘Sam and Sara’ and ‘My Teacher Took my I pod’ with a partner and then talk about which poetry types you think they are.

22. My Teacher Took My iPod
My teacher took my iPod. She said they had a rule; I couldn't bring it into class or even to the school. She said she would return it; I'd have it back that day. But then she tried my headphones on and gave a click on Play. She looked a little startled, but after just a while she made sure we were occupied and cracked a wicked smile. Her body started swaying. Her toes began to tap. She started grooving in her seat and rocking to the rap. My teacher said she changed her mind. She thinks it's now okay to bring my iPod into class. She takes it every day.

23. What type of poem is my teacher took my I pod?
Lyrical
Narrative
Humorous

24. What type of poem is my teacher took my I pod?
Lyrical
Narrative
Humorous because it is funny!

25. Sam and Sara Raced outside. With their red sled To slip and slide
Sam and Sara Raced outside. With their red sled To slip and slide. They wanted to play Out of fear That this could be The last snow of the year. The snow was sloppy And they could hear water drops. Sara and Sam Loved snow a lot. They like to roll snowballs As large as they can. To make a gigantic Snowlady and snowman. Sara likes to make snow angels all around. Sam likes to build snow forts on the ground.
But it's early March
And the time is near.
For the snow to melt
and the spring to be here.

26. What type of poem is Sam and Sara?
Narrative
Humorous
Lyrical

27. What type of poem is Sam and Sara?
Narrative because it tells a story.
Humorous
Lyrical

28. Day 4

29. How to determine what type of poem you just read:
Ask yourself:
Does the poem tell a story?
It’s a Narrative poem.
Is the poem mostly about how the speaker or poet feels about something?
It’s a lyrical poem.
Is the poem funny?
It’s a humorous poem.

30. Autumn Wind Blowing briskly Leaves fall from the trees We rake
Colored leaves In A
Big
Pile.
And jump.

31. This poem is an example of: Free Verse
FREE VERSE is a kind of poetry that has no real rhythm or pattern, so you can put words together in all sorts of ways.
You can be VERY imaginative!

32. Which word best describes the feeling that the
poet creates in this poem?
Saddened
Thrilling
Calming
Frightful

33. What type of poem is this
What type of poem is this? A) narrative B) lyrical c) humorous d) free verse

34. How to determine what type of poem you just read:
Ask yourself:
Does the poem tell a story?
It’s a Narrative poem.
Is the poem mostly about how the speaker or poet feels about something?
It’s a lyrical poem.
Is the poem funny?
It’s a humorous poem.
Does the poem written with no real rhythm or pattern?
It’s a free verse poem.