Abstract Noun Valentine’s Poems
Concrete Nouns Remember that nouns are people, places, things and ideas. Most people, places or things are considered concrete- that is it is possible to see it, touch it, smell it, or taste it.
Abstract Nouns “Ideas” are the category of nouns that are more abstract- that is they are intangible. Ideas only exist in the mind as defined by other ideas or concepts. You cannot touch, see, smell, or taste an idea.
Freedom American flag “No Homework” Night Empty bird cage Car on an open road List of concrete nouns abstract noun
Dreams by Langston Hughes Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow
Fear …home alone at night when all the lights suddenly go out. …flying in an airplane during a thunder and lightning storm. …pit bull charging toward you with its teeth bared. …admitting you broke the window.
What could be a title (abstract noun)? “______________” playing Solitaire empty mailbox silent phone eating lunch by yourself unanswered Valentine
No you are going to write your own poem. Try to come up with ten concrete phrases that show what “love” is…. Hint: What do you people do to show they care about you? What do you do for people or animals you love?
Open up your “chirp” app ; we will send you a site that will turn the text of your poem into a heart….