Adverb Poem. Cinquain (Sin cane) is another poetic form that counts syllables. Cinquain

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1 Adverb Poem 1) Swiftly, the birds fly in the air Slowly,the tortoise creeps everywhere Tragically, a shark nibbles on a hand Cunningly, a fox pounces on a creature in the sand 2) Mysteriously, a black hole is formed in the atmosphere Desperately, young ones wish they were here Gently, the summer breeze blows Bravely, a doctor cuts off two toes Cinquain (Sin cane) is another poetic form that counts syllables. Cinquain consists of 22 syllables that are arranged on five lines. The pattern consists of syllables. This form of poetry describes something or tells a story. You can use a five sense cluster to describe your subject and record your ideas. The formula for Cinquain is listed below: Line 1: a one-word subject that contains two syllables Line 2: four syllables describing the subject Line 3: six syllables showing action Line 4: eight syllables expressing feeling or an observation about the subject Line 5: two syllables describing or renaming the subject. 3) Example of Cinquain: 4) Swimming 5) Soothing water 6) Splashing, diving, kicking 7) Trying to stay ahead to win 8) Floating!

2 Creature Alliteration Directions: Line 1: Name your creature. Line 2: Tell where your creature lives. Line 3: Tell what your creature eats. Line 4: Tell what your creature likes. Line 5: Tell something about your creature. Line 6: Tell something your creature did to you. ~ Don't forget to illustrate ~ Example: This is a Principalian Principalians live in perfect, purple, Pyrex pyramids on the plains of Peru. Principalians politely eat pudding pops, pickled pig feet with pepper on plates while drinking Pepsi. Principalians like to poke peas with pencils, ponder perplexing puzzles, and perform perilous procedures on penguins. Principalians pose for pictures while printing poetry, practice perspective and paint pottery. They persuade people to purchase perfume. This principalian prescribed a painless pill for me and panicked when I pretended to perish. Haiku Haiku (high KOO) is a Japanese poetic form that consists of 17 syllables that are arranged in three line. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables. Haiku poems are usually about nature and present a clear image. Below in an example of Haiku: Bumblebees flying (5 syllables) Making honey all day long (7 syllables) Drinking sweet nectar (5 syllables)

3 Diamante (dee ah Mahn tay) consists of seven lines and is written in the shape of a diamond. Diamante is a contrast poem that requires the use of opposites and different parts of speech. The formula for Diamante is in the chart below: Line 1: one noun as the subject Line 2: two adjectives describing the subject Line 3: three verbs (ending in -ing) telling about the subject Line 4: four nouns (the first two related to the subject and second two related to the opposite Line 5: three verbs telling about the opposite Line 6: two djectives describing the opposite Line 7: one noun that is the opposite of the subject Example of Diamante: Summer sunny, hot swimming, biking, hiking sandals, shorts, boots, coats, sledding, skating, skiing dreary cold Winter

4 I Used To, but now This type of poetry is a contrast poem in which each odd numbered line begins with "I used to..." and every even numbered line begins with "But now..." comparing and contrasting the topic. This formula can be modified to use in the classroom after a new concept has been taught by changing the beginning phrases to "I used to think.../but now I know..." to help you think about what you learned during the unit. Example of "I used to/but now" poem: I used to think winter was dark and dreary, But now I know that skiing and skating brighten the days. I used to think parenthood was easy, But now I know that it's a lot of worthwhile hard work. I used to think my parents knew everything, But know I know that they only did what was best for me. I used to think my children would always be home, But now I know that they grow up and move away. I used to think that love would stay the same, But now I know that it grows and multiplies with each day.

5 If I Were in Charge of the World If I were in charge of the world I d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, Allergy shots, and also Sara Steinberg. If I were in charge of the world... There d be brighter night lights, Healthier hamsters, and Basketball baskets forty-eight inches lower. If I were in charge of the world... You wouldn t have lonely. You wouldn t have clean.you wouldn t have bedtimes, or Don t tease your sister. You wouldn t even have sisters. If I were in charge of the world... A chocolate sundae with whipped Cream and nuts would be a vegetable. All 007 movies would be G, And a person who sometimes forgot to brush, And sometimes forgot to flush, Would still be allowed to be In charge of the world. Write your own poem using the format below. If I were in charge of the world I d cancel,,, and also. If I were in charge of the world There would be,, and. If I were in charge of the world You wouldn t have. You wouldn t have. You wouldn t have, or. You wouldn t even have. If I were in charge of the world would be a vegetable. And a person who sometimes forgot to, And sometimes forgot to, Would still be allowed to be in charge of the world.

6 Lie Poem This type of poetry has you writing a poem in which nothing is true or has a lie on each line. The lies can be real lies or imaginary lies. Use descriptive words to make your writing more interesting. Example of a "Lie" poem: Michigan's winters are hot and sunny, And summers are cold and snowy. The trees grow upside-down, And people float on the clouds. The Great Lakes are dry and desolate, And car factories pour chocolate into engines. Children work a forty plus hour week, And adults prance around under the sun.

7 Linerick: 1) There was an old man from Peru, (A) da DUM da da DUM da da DUM (3 DUMS) 2) who dreamed he was eating his shoe. (A) da DUM da da DUM da da DUM (3 DUMS)3. 3) He awoke in the night (B) da DUM da da DUM (2 DUMS) 4) with a terrible fright, (B) da da DUM da da DUM (2 DUMS) 5) and found out that it was quite true. (A) da DUM da da DUM da da DUM (3 DUMS) When you write a limerick, make sure that it has the same AABBA rhyme pattern. Make sure it also has the same 3 DUMS, 3 DUMS, 2 DUMS, 2 DUMS, 3 DUMS rhythm pattern, too. Ideas for new limericks can come from almost anywhere. For example, your city, state, country, or name. If your name is Tim or Jim, you could write something like this: A Clumsy Young Fellow Named Tim 1. There once was a fellow named Tim (A) 2. whose dad never taught him to swim. (A) 3. He fell off a dock (B) 4. and sunk like a rock. (B) 5. And that was the end of him. (A) See More: HERE