Our 5th Grade Writing Project*8 Poems*

By: Ms. Stymfal

ABC Poem

• A series of lines that create a mood, picture, or feeling.

• Lines are made up of words and phrases. The first word of line 1 begins with an A, the first word of line 2 begins with a B etc.

• Example:A lthough things are not perfectB ecause of trial or painC ontinue in thanksgivingD o not begin to blameE ven when the times are hardF ierce winds are bound to blow

Alliteration

• Repetition of the same or similar sounds at the beginning of words such as tongue twisters like 'She sells seashells by the seashore’

• ExampleI have stood still and stopped the sound of feet When far away an interrupted cryCame over houses from another street

Couplet

• Stanza composed of two rhymed lines in Iambic Pentameter

• Example:O could I flow like thee, and make thy streamMy great example, as it is my theme!Though deep, yet clear, though gentle, yet not dull,Strong without rage, without o'erflowing full.

Haiku

• Japanese Poetry• The Haiku we will be using is three lines, the first

with five syllables, the second line with six syllables and the third line with five syllables (5-6-5)

• Example:Oh great mocking bird,sing me a song of love, for I am in need

Cinquain

• 5 lines based on the number of syllables or words:

1) the title2) a description of the title in 4 syllables or words3) a description of the action in 6 syllables or words4) a description of the feeling on 8 syllables or words5) another word for the title in 2 syllables or words

Diamante

• Diamond-shaped to show growth or movement from one extreme to another:

nounadjective adjective noun noun noun participle participle participleadjective adjective noun

Autobiographical• Write a poem about yourself!• Or you can make one about your favorite character real

or fiction– Line 1: First nameLine 2: 3 characteristics or physical traits

Line 3: Brother or sister of__ [or son/daughter of] Line 4: Who loves__ __ __ (3 people, things, ideas)Line 5: Who feels__ (1 emotion about 1 thing) Line 6: Who needs__ __ __(3 things)Line 7: Who gives __ __ __(3 items you share)Line 8: Who fears__ __ __(3 items)Line 9: Who'd like to see__ (1 place, or person)Line 10: Who dreams of __ (1 item or idea)Line 11: A student of__ (school or teacher's name)Line 12: Nickname__ [or repeat first name]

Free Verse

• Be Creative!!• Just let your emotions travel to your paper

– Your Project is due on the last week of class– I will provide class time once every other week for

you to work on your project