1. Cinquain Poetry Aldyn Williams & Cheryl Wheelis ECED 4300 B Dr. Tonja Root

2. GPS & PLO  ELA4W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student  a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.  Students will use a graphic organizer to plan for and independently draft a cinquian poem.

3. What is a Cinquain Poem? Cinquain means “group of 5” A 5 line poem that uses the following to describe the subject: 2 adjectives 3 action verbs 1 feeling 1 synonym Follows the order of 2, 4, 6, 8, and 2 syllables

4. Take Note! The lines are usually unrhymed You can use punctuation, but do not have to

5. Published Cinquain Poem By Jeanne Cassler Jumping Into the pond. I kick my fear away, My arms pull down, my head pops up, I breathe. Citation: Cassler, J. (1996). Cinquains by Jeanne Cassler. Retrieved April 3, 2009, from Cinquain Info: http://www.ahapoetry.com/cinqjc.htm

6. Cheryl’s Example Summer feel good weather swimming, ice cream truck taking a break from school no stress freedom

7. Houghton Mifflin Company, Inc. Accessed April 1 st, 2009.

8. Class Collaboration Use your graphic organizer to write a class poem!

9. Aldyn’s Poem Frieda Small furry dachshund Nudging loving licking taste snozberries by licking walls Silly!

10. Assessment! Draw for topics Use the class model to write a cinquain poem about the topic assigned.