1. Poetry is lines, stanzas, and words,
Poetry is flowers, gardens and birds
Poetry is stories of queens and kings
Lines and songs – so many things
Curled in a corner where I can hide
With poetry I can journey far and wide
Though it’s only paper from end to end
Poetry is a very special friend!

2. Objectives & Skills development
to practice reading for the main idea and gist
to talk about a piece of literature
to learn a little about how poems can be written

3. Answer the questions: Have you ever tried to write a poem?
If yes, do you think it is difficult? Why? / Why not?
What do you need to write a poem?

4. 1. Match the definitions with the poetic styles:
Limerick A
is a poem consisting of stanzas with five lines.
Line1: A noun
Line2: Two adjectives
Line 3: Three -ing words
Line 4: A phrase
Line 5: Another word for the noun 2
Diamante B
is a type of poem, usually a funny one. It has five lines. The last words of the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other (A), and the last words of the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other (B). Here's an example: 3
Cinquain C
is diamond-shaped poems with 7 lines. It does not have to rhyme but each line uses specific types of words like adjectives and –ing words. It can be about one topic or two opposite topics.

5. Limerick B Diamante C Cinquain A
is a type of poem, usually a funny one. It has five lines. The last words of the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme with each other (A), and the last words of the third and fourth lines rhyme with each other (B). Here's an example:
Diamante C
is diamond-shaped poems with 7 lines. It does not have to rhyme but each line uses specific types of words like adjectives and – ing words. It can be about one topic or two opposite topics.
Cinquain A
is a poem consisting of stanzas with five lines.
Line1: A noun
Line2: Two adjectives
Line 3: Three -ing words
Line 4: A phrase
Line 5: Another word for the noun

6. Relaxing, Growing, (1)______ (2)_____, Strength, Hatred, Anger
Peace
Tranquil, Quiet
Relaxing, Growing, (1)______
(2)_____, Strength, Hatred, Anger
Fighting, Killing, Decaying
Raw, Primitive
War

7. DIAMANTE Peace Tranquil, Quiet Relaxing, Growing, Hoping
Knowledge, Strength, Hatred, Anger
Fighting, Killing, Decaying
Raw, Primitive
War

8. I love caramel chocolate
Yummy, sweet
Runny, gushy, brown
I love caramel chocolate
_____________

9. I love caramel chocolate
CINQUANE
Caramel
Yummy, sweet
Runny, gushy, brown
I love caramel chocolate
Fantastic!

10. Limerick There (1)____ an Old Person from Eire,
Who stuck his feet in the fire,
Although he got burnt,
He never learnt
It was quite the wrong way to get drier!

11. Limerick There was an Old Person from Eire,
Who stuck his feet in the fire,
Although he got burnt,
He never learnt
It was quite the wrong way to get drier!

12. Answer the questions: How many lines does the poem have?
What lines do rhyme with each other?
What specific types of words does each line have?
Is it about one topic or two opposite topics?

13. Try your hand at writing poetry
For your poem choose one of the suggested ideas or think of one of your own.
Write a poem following one of the models.
Prepare your poem to be included in the class anthology.

14. Some rhymes Brain Explain In Spain train Half Giraffe Photograph
Loud laugh
Lifestyle
Reptile
Crocodile
Smile
Banana
Havana
Savannah
Montana
Bird
Heard
In a word
The third