Poetry Portfolio2012
Haiku, Tanka, Cinquain, and Diamante
Haiku poetry is one of the most traditional Japanese poetry.
Haiku poems attempt to describe an everyday activity in a new way.
Haiku poetry themes usually deal with nature, weather, animals, and the seasons.
The poems focus on one simple thing.
Haiku Poetry
Haiku poems have only three lines and seventeen syllables. The poems follow the pattern below.
Line #1 5 syllablesLine #2 7 syllablesLine #3 5 syllables
Haiku Poetry
Flowers are bloomingRainbow colors paint the ground
Red, yellow, and blue
Haiku Poem Example
“What am I”
Green speckled legsHop on logs and lily pads
Splash in cool water
Haiku Poem Example
“What am I”
In a pouch I growOn a southern continentStrange creatures I know
Haiku Poem Example
Spider in a webPatiently waits to be fedOne more fly now dead
Haiku Poem Example
Tanka is Japanese for “short poem” or “short song”.
Tanka poems are similar to Haiku, but they have more syllables than Haiku. Also, they are older. They’ve been around for over 1200 years.
Tanka poems are usually written about nature, seasons, love, sadness, and other strong emotions. Similes, metaphors, and personification are used in these poems.
Tanka Poems
Tanka poems have five lines and follow the pattern below.
Line #1 5 syllables Line #2 7 syllables Line #3 5 syllables Line #4 7 syllables Line #5 7 syllables
Tanka Poems
Beautiful MountainsRivers with cold, cold waterWhite cold snow on rocks
Trees over the place with frostWhite sparkly snow everywhere
Tanka Poem Example
I miss all my friendsFrom the school before this one
I must start overLike these trees, Grandma saysMaking new leaves each year
Tanka Poem Example
Late to class againMy new sneakers squeak loudly
On the wooden floorThe P.E. teacher looks up
I’ve nowhere to hide
Tanka Poem Example
I don’t like my Dad’sNew lady lover – “just friend”
My sister agreesWe don’t dare tell our Mom
This secret stays between us
Tanka Poem Example
Cinquain poems were created in the early 1900’s by Adelaide Crapsey.
She based her form of Cinquain on Haiku poems.
Cinquain poems have five lines dedicated to one subject.
Cinquain poems follow a strict pattern.
Cinquain Poems
Cinquain poems follow the pattern below.
Line #1 1 NounLine #2 2 Adjectives (words that
describe)Line #3 3 Participle Verbs (action words
that end in ING)Line #4 4 word phrase (make a judgment
about the noun)Line #5 1 Synonym of the noun (a word
that means the same thing as the noun)
Cinquain Poems
CaterpillarRelentless, ravenousConstructing, evolving, emergingWondrous gift of natureButterfly
Cinquain Poem Example
CountryPowerful, pridefulObeying, unmoving, bleedingA land artfully deceivedAmerica
Cinquain Poem Example
WomanDedicated, devotedGiving, loving, nurturingCreator of new lifeMother
Cinquain Poem Example
Diamante poems have seven lines and are shaped like a diamond.
Diamante poems compare and contrast two subjects.
Diamante poems can be created using synonyms on the same subject.
Diamante poems follow a strict pattern.
Diamante Poems
Synonym Diamante Poem
Line #1 1 NounLine #2 2 Adjectives (describing line #1)Line #3 3 Verbs (ending in “ing” or “ed”)Line #4 4 Nouns that relate to line #1Line #5 3 Verbs (ending in “ing” or “ed”)Line #6 2 Adjectives (describing line #7)Line #7 1 Noun (synonym for line #1)
Diamante Poems
MonstersCreepy, Sinister
Hiding, Lurking, StalkingVampires, Werewolves, Mummies, Zombies
Chasing, Pouncing, EatingHungry, Scary
Creatures
Diamante Poem Example (synonym)
Antonym Diamante Poems
Line #1 1 Noun (opposite of line #7)
Line #2 2 Adjectives (describing line #1)
Line #3 3 Verbs (ending in “ing” or “ed” for line #1)
Line #4 4 Adj. (2 describing L #1; 2 describing L #7)
Line #5 3 Verbs (ending in “ing” or “ed” for line #7)
Line #6 2 Adjectives (describing line #7)
Line #7 1 Noun (opposite of line #1)
Diamante Poems
DayBright, Sunny
Laughing, Playing, DoingUp in the East, Down in the West
Talking, Resting, SleepingQuiet, Dark
Night
Diamante Poem Example (antonym)
Acrostic Poems In these poems, the theme or subject is
written vertically (up and down). The first letter, syllable, or word of each line
spells out a word or message that relates to the subject.
These poems are often used to help with memorizing information.
When they are used for information, they are called mneumonic devices.
Mneumonic Acrostic Poem
My MercuryVery VenusExcellent EarthMother MarsJust JupiterServed SaturnUs UranusNachos Neptune
This acrostic helps with remembering the planets in order.
Mneumonic Acrostic Poem
Please ParenthesisExcuse ExponentsMy MultiplyDear DivideAunt AddSally Subtract
These acrostic helps to remember the order of operations in math.
Acrostic Poem Example
Dedicated students and teachersInterested in achieving and succeedingScholars, athletes, friends, neighborsCome together everyday to makeOur school and city greatVivacious, bold, and daring leadershipEvery person on campus is capable ofRespect for different ideas, opinions, and peopleYoung minds being prepared for great things!
Acrostic Poem ExampleQ quite an interesting galU usually eager to make a new palA always willing to learn something newY yearning to discover new things to doN never wanting to cause confusion or unrestT typically striving to be the very bestE easy to get along with; easy to pleaseE eager to help anyone with a needC careful, calm, cool and calculatingE epitome of thoughtfulness; constantly
thinking…
Acrostic Poem Example
Garbage
Grounds (coffee)Apple (core)Rinds (watermelon)Banana (peel)Anchovies (from a pizza I wouldn't eat)Grapes (too ripe to eat)Emptying the stinking bag (my job)
