1. Types of Poems By: The coolest teacher, of course!

2. Poetry Basic Understanding: 1.Many poems rhyme 2.Not all poems rhyme 3.Some poems have a special structure in the number of lines, syllables, or stanzas. 4.Some poems have a special structure in their rhyme scheme.

3. Haiku – 3 lines, and 5-7-5 syllables in each line Mighty Warrior, Holds his sword above his head, Magnificent Strength!

4. Another Haiku… (tap your fingers to the syllables, 5-7-5) Butterfly Wings flap Colors go up and down fast Land and suck nectar

5. Runs like a cheetah, He could shoot with his eyes closed, Scores, then makes a heart Another Haiku… (tap your fingers to the syllables, 5-7-5)

6. Limerick – lines 1,2,5 rhyme and 3, 4. There was an old man from Peru Who dreamed he was eating his shoe He awoke in the night With a terrible fright To discover it was totally true.

7. Another Limerick There once was a guy named Matt Who had an overly large cat When it chased a mouse It shook the whole house So Matt got rid of the cat.

8. There once was a boy from Montreal Who loved to play basketball For a team he tried out But if he made it, I doubt For you see, he was three feet tall! Another Limerick

9. Free Verse – (don’t rhyme) Autumn Wind Blowing briskly Leaves fall From The Trees We rake Colored leaves In A Big Pile. And jump.

10. (Another Free-Verse) Gonna Bake Me a Rainbow Poem We stirred up some red and orange and blue and purple in our momma’s pan- Melted a lotta’ Jimbo’s crayons Then they stuck to the bottom Me and my friend SCRAPED AND SCRAPED with a butter knife until… My momma walked through the door Lotsa’ yellin’ Lotsa’ cryin’ My friend left All I wanted was a rainbow- Don’t like this gloomy weather Amy Wilson

11. (Another Free-Verse) Cheddar Cheese and Chocolate Cake I am crazy about rich, dark, espresso coffee. I am addicted to extra-sharp cheddar cheese and chocolate cake. I never tire of window-shopping or munching crisp apple pies from Burger King. I can consume a whole package of Wheat Thins while curled up reading a favorite novel. I wear purple eyeshadow and pink nail varnish- always. I love to laugh and scream for joy, to sing at the top of my voice. I like to play heavy rock loud enough to burst your eardrums. I like crazy parties, whipped cream, and…solitude.

12. Another Free Verse Poem Hiccups Dear Hiccups, You’re the enemy of my mouth and throat. You’re the worst thing that could ever- hic- happen! If you ever should disturb me again, I shall toss you out of my vocal chords. You’re like hail on an angry alligator. So, catch my drift, dear hiccups-hic- and get far, far away. Get out-hic-DEAR, AWFUL HICCUPS! -hic- Jennifer Nussinow

13. Ballad- Usually VERY LONG POEMS that tell a story like a folk tale or legend; 4 lines in each stanza The Mermaid by Author Unknown 'Twas Friday morn when we set sail, And we had not got far from land, When the Captain, he spied a lovely mermaid, With a comb and a glass in her hand. Chorus Oh the ocean waves may roll, And the stormy winds may blow, While we poor sailors go skipping aloft And the land lubbers lay down below, below, below And the land lubbers lay down below. Then up spoke the Captain of our gallant ship, And a jolly old Captain was he; "I have a wife in Salem town, But tonight a widow she will be." (Chorus Repeated) Then up spoke the Cook of our gallant ship, And a greasy old Cook was he; "I care more for my kettles and my pots, Than I do for the roaring of the sea." (Chorus Repeated) Then up spoke the Cabin-boy of our gallant ship, And a dirty little brat was he; "I have friends in Boston town That don't care a ha' penny for me." (Chorus Repeated) Then three times 'round went our gallant ship, And three times 'round went she, And the third time that she went 'round She sank to the bottom of the sea.

14. Another Ballad: The Ballad of the Landlord By: Langston Hughes Landlord, landlord, My roof has sprung a leak. Don't you 'member I told you about it Way last week? Landlord, landlord, These steps is broken down. When you come up yourself It's a wonder you don't fall down. Ten Bucks you say I owe you? Ten Bucks you say is due? Well, that's Ten Bucks more'n I'l pay you Till you fix this house up new. What? You gonna get eviction orders? You gonna cut off my heat? You gonna take my furniture and Throw it in the street? Uh-huh! You talking high and mighty. Talk on-till you get through. You ain't gonna be able to say a word If I land my fist on you. Police! Police! Come and get this man! He's trying to ruin the government And overturn the land! Copper's whistle! Patrol bell! Arrest. Precinct Station. Iron cell. Headlines in press: MAN THREATENS LANDLORD TENANT HELD NO BAIL JUDGE GIVES TENANT 90 DAYS IN COUNTY JAIL!

15. Can YOU identify the 4 types of poems we learned ?

16. Answer: Haiku Limerick Free Verse Ballad