1. Types of Poems
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2. 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)

3. 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)

4. 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

5. 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______________

6. Your task
Write an example of each of the 4 types of poem-