1. Monica Bailey &Courtney Cochran
Cinquain Poetry
Monica Bailey &Courtney Cochran
ECED 4400 B
Dr. Tonja Root
Spring 2011
Grade: Fourth
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

2. Monica Bailey Stage: Pre-writing and drafting
GPS: ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a
writing process to develop, revise,
and evaluate writing. The student
a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.
PLO: Students will correctly plan and draft a cinquain poem.
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

3. Form of Writing: Cinquain Poetry
Five-line poem
11 words
Describes/tell a story
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

4. What does it look like?
Line 1: a noun that tells what your poem is about Line 2: 2 adjectives describing the topic Line 3: 3 –ing participles that describe the topic Line 4: phrase that tells more about the topic (4 words) Line 5: 1 synonym for your title
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

5. Stage of Writing: Prewriting & Drafting
Form of writing- Cinquain Poetry
Select topic- Favorite animal
Audience- Classmates
Purpose- To inform/entertain
Combined with prewriting to form Cinquian
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

6. APA Citation for Graphic Organizer
Cinquain graphic organizer. (n.d.). Retrieved from
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

7. Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

8. Graphic Organizer 1______________________________
a one word title, a noun that tells what your poem is about
2________________, __________________
two adjectives that describe what you're writing about
3_________, ___________, _____________
three -ing participles that describe what your poem is about
4___________________________________
a phrase that tells more about what you're writing about
5___________________________________
a synonym for your title, another noun that tells what your poem is about
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

9. APA Citation for Example
Sample cinquains. (n.d.). Retrieved from
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

10. dessert cold, creamy eating, giggling, licking cone with three scoops ice cream
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

11. Practice (Prewriting)
Choose an animal.
Adjectives about your animal
–ing words describing your animal
Phrase that tells me why this is your favorite animal
Synonym
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

12. Practice (Drafting)
Using your graphic organizer lets narrow down your choices.
Write your favorite animal.
Choose 2 adjectives that describe your animal.
Choose 3 –ing words that tell about your animal.
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

13. Practice (Drafting)
Write the phrase that tells why this is your favorite animal.
Give the best synonym for your animal.
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

14. Assessment (Prewriting & Drafting)
Have each student choose a noun
Using this noun, they will complete their graphic organizer
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

15. Courtney Cochran Writing stage: Revising and editing
GPS:ELA4W4 The student consistently uses
the writing process to develop, revise,
and evaluate writing. The student
b. Revises selected drafts to improve coherence and progression by adding, deleting, consolidating, and rearranging text.
PLO: Students will correctly revise and edit a cinquain poem.
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

16. Stage of Writing: Revising & Editing
3rd and 4th stages
Add, remove, rearrange, and delete content
Word choice
Spelling
Mechanics
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

17. What does it look like?
Line 1: a noun that tells what your poem is about Line 2: 2 adjectives describing the topic Line 3: 3 –ing participles that describe the topic Line 4: phrase that tells more about the topic (4 words) Line 5: 1 synonym for your title
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

18. APA Citation for Example
Sample cinquains. (n.d.). Retrieved from
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

19. penguin black, white, waddling, swimming, leaping a tuxedo in the cold water emperor
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

20. Graphic Organizer 1______________________________
a one word title, a noun that tells what your poem is about
2________________, __________________
two adjectives that describe what you're writing about
3_________, ___________, _____________
three -ing participles that describe what your poem is about
4___________________________________
a phrase that tells more about what you're writing about
5___________________________________
a synonym for your title, another noun that tells what your poem is about
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

21. Practice (Revising & Editing)
Focus on the topic of your poem
Check mechanics: capitalization, punctuation, spelling, etc.
Make sure adjectives are descriptive
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

22. Assessment (Revising & Editing)
Revise your Cinquain poem independently
Check mechanics, such as capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
Make sure everything describes your noun, or favorite animal
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University

23. Author’s Chair
Everyone will be given an opportunity to share their Cinquain Poem with the class!
Bailey, M. and Cochran, C. (2011). Cinquain Poetry. Unpublished PowerPoint, Valdosta State University