1. Ode
A Poem of Praise

2. Definitions to Add to your Writer’s Notebooks
 Lyric Poetry- Expresses personal emotions and feelings
Ode- A formal, often ceremonious lyric poem that addresses and often celebrates a person, place, thing, or idea

3. Ode to Coffee

4. “A Testimonial” by Sparrow

5. Free Write - Ode
Think back to your childhood. Write about objects, foods, places, people that you remember fondly and vividly (ex. Pillow pet, baseball mitt, Lucky Charms, Metro Beach, etc.)
Once you exhaust one item, move onto a new one.

6. Writer’s Workshop
Write an Original Ode to a Favorite Childhood Object.
Remember to include:
Choose a childhood object you have strong feelings about.
Must be 20 lines
Describe your subject inside and out
Exaggerate its admirable qualities, until it seems to become central to human existence.
Tap all five senses--if they fit. (don't force it)
Use at least 2 examples of figurative language
At times, directly address the subject of your ode.
Tell your feelings about the subject and describe its qualities.
Choose strong words: language that is packed with meaning.