1. Writing Focus: Rhyming Poem
Transparency LA48: Rhyming Poems
Big Book of Rhymes and Poems, pg. 41
Rhyming Poem:
*It has a title.
*Some lines end with rhyming words.
*It has a rhythm.
*It is enjoyable to read and listen to.

2. Step by Step Writing Think of a topic: _______________________
Create the first 2 lines, they need to rhyme.
Now we need 2 more lines to finish the first verse. The last word needs to rhyme with first.
Add one more verse.
Poems have titles. Let’s think of a name for the poem. Where does it go?

3. Generating Ideas