1. You are a poet, and you didn’t even know it!
POETRY PROJECT
You are a poet, and you didn’t even know it!

2. DAY 1: HAIKU
Nature is all around you. Haiku poetry is nature-based. The poem is written about a natural topic (ants, grass, wind, the ocean, etc.)
Follows a syllable count Line 1- 5 syllables Line 2-7 syllables Line 3- 5 syllables

3. EXAMPLES!

4. Day 2: Cinquain Poems
“Cin” means 5 (think-Spanish –CINCO)
5 lines
Line 1-choose a noun
Line 2-two words to describe your noun
Line 3-three verbs showing actions
Line 4-a four word phrase (feelings)
Line 5- a synonym for your noun

5. EXAMPLES--

6. Day 3: Diamante Poems Shaped like a DIAMOND
Line 1-noun
Line 2-two words to describe the noun
Line 3-three action words about the
noun
Line 4-two words that go with top noun; two words to go with bottom *opposite* noun –this is where the poem SPLITS!
Line 5-three actions about the opposite bottom noun
Line 6-two words to describe the opposite bottom noun
Line 7-bottom noun; has to be opposite *antonym* of top noun

7. EXAMPLES:

8. Day 4: Acrostic Poetry
*Sometimes called a “name” poem
Follows the topic, as it is spelled down the side
See example of “SUMMER” acrostic in poetry packet!

9. EXAMPLE: Cuddly yet frisky Always purring Take nap time seriously
Speaking in their own language- MEOW!