Tanka and cinquain poems

Tanka poems A form of Japanese poetry Well over 1200 years old Consists of 31 syllables (5 lines - 5, 7, 5, 7, 7) The themes for tanka poems are love, friendships, nature and seasons.

Wind Wind blowing my face Making my cheeks rosy red It’s biting my nose And chilling through all my bones It is pushing me along

Class tanka construction Choose a topic that fits into love, friendship, nature or the seasons. As a class, contribute ideas to create your own tanka poem on the chosen topic, following the syllable structure of 5, 7, 5, 7, 7

Joint construction of tanka poem Write at least 1 tanka poem on a different topic to your haiku poem last week and the class poem just written. Make sure that the syllable structure is correct before showing your teacher. If complete and accurate, write your own tanka poem.

Cinquain poems Pronounced sin-cane Do not have a title – the first word usually announces the topic 5 lines, each line with a set number of syllables First line – 2 syllables, second line – 4 syllables, third line – 6 syllables, fourth line – 8 syllables, final line – 2 syllables.

Examples Dessert Cold, creamy Eating, giggling, licking Cone with three scoops Ice cream Angels kind beyond words they protect and forgive And make feelings of blissfulness cherubim Mom Helpful, caring Loves to garden Excitable, likes satisfying people Teacher Puppy Ornery, naughty Growling, jumping, chewing A playful bundle of trouble Boxer

Another cinquain format Line 1 _____ title (1 noun – 2 syllables) Line 2 _______ _________description of title (2 adjectives – 4 syllables) Line 3 _______ ________ ________action of the title (3 action verbs – 6 syllables) Line 4 ______ ________ _______ ______ feelings or catch phrase (4 words – 8 syllables) Line 5 _______ synonym for title (1 noun – 2 syllables) EXAMPLE…. Apple Red, Shiny Biting, Chewing, Bobbing Do not eat the seeds! Snack!

Cinquain example Playground A place to play Boys, girls, teachers, freedom Free my spirit – send me flying Hooray!

Writing own cinquain Write at least 1 cinquain poem on the topic of your choice. Remember the syllable structure - 2, 4, 6, 8, 2