1. Introduction to Poetry
Miss Donhardt, Year 8 Core

2. What do we know about poetry?

3. A literary work in which the expression of feelings and ideas is given intensity by the use of distinctive style and rhythm; poems collectively or as a genre of literature.
Poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader's imagination or emotions. 
What is poetry?

4. Poetry can be written to tell stories and to entertain people
It can also be written to express feelings, or to promote an idea
They can also be used to make us laugh
Or to advertise programs or products
Why write poetry?

5. Poetic forms - some examples
Haiku
Ode
Limerick
Blackout poetry
Acrostic poem
Ballad
Free verse
Sonnet
Lyric
Shape poem
Spoken word
Poetic forms - some examples

6. Each type of poetry is characterised by its own style
They are characterised by the number of lines in the poem, the words in the poem, whether it rhymes or not, and what it is about.

7. 1. Haiku Haikus are easy But sometimes they don’t make sense
A short Japanese poem.
Doesn’t necessarily rhyme
3 lines, 5-7-5
Usually has a focus on nature
1. Haiku
Haikus are easy
But sometimes they don’t make sense
Refrigerator

8. 2. Limerick 5 line poem which follows a rhyme pattern AABBA
Quite often obscene or funny
2. Limerick
There once was a boy near the ocean,
Who thought he’d found a magical potion.
He took a big drink
And started to think
It tasked just like suntan lotion.

9. 3. Free Verse Poems that do not rhyme or have a regular rhythm.
Can be written about anything
3. Free Verse
Thunder rolls,
From booming clouds
Hanging overhead, growling –
Like black dogs.
Flashing brilliant white fangs.

10. Lyric poetry typically describes the poet’s innermost feelings or candid observations
What are some examples of lyric poetry?
4. Lyric Poetry

11. 5. Spoken Poetry
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12. 6. Blackout Poetry

14. What will we be covering?
The importance of poetry
Literary techniques
How to create blackout poetry
Assessment: your own blackout poem and writer’s statement
What will we be covering?