1. Jessica Saint-Hilaire
Types of poetry
By:
Ami Mehta
Tiffany Neneman
Jessica Saint-Hilaire
David Filippone
Diana Bavas
Megan Tan
Katie Simon

2. Introduction We will be discussing the different :
- different types of poetry
- a definition
- an example
How can we implement poetry in a classroom

3. The different types of poetry

4. Limmerick remained popular ever since the 14th century
They are typically only five lines and the rhyming scheme is (a-a, b-b, a)
Jack and Jill, (A)
went up a hill (A)
to fetch a pail of water. (B)
But Jack fell down (C)
And broke his crown, (C)
And Jill came tumbling after. (B)
Hickory, dickory dock, (A)
The mouse ran up the clock. (A)
The clock struck one, (B)
And down he run, (B)
Hickory, dickory, dock. (A)

5. Couplet Two rhyming lines of the same length (same word count).
Two types: Formal (closed) and run-on (open).
Formal
Each line is closed ~ there is a grammatical pause.                                              I go to work every day.                                              At five o'clock, I go play.
Run-on
The meaning of the first line extends to the second.
So long as men can breathe or eyes can see, So long lives this and this gives life to thee.                                                                                        by Shakespeare

6. Acrostic
Here is a list of personality or character traits that describe people.
Using this list for inspiration! What describes you best?

7. Write your name vertically. Like this:
Find an adjective that begins with each letter to describe yourself
Kind
Adventurous
Thoughtful
Imaginative
Enthusiastic
Decorate as you wish! Be creative! Enjoy! I look forward to getting to you know you through your personal acrostic poem.
For an extra challenge: make your poem longer, add more words.
Ex. Katie’s dog
As cute as a button
Tough and cute
In my imagination only does he roam.
Existence? Maybe one day in the future.

8. Haiku (俳句 high-koo) Green and speckled legs, Hop on logs and lily pads
Splash in cool water.

9. Diamente
Monsters,
Creepy, Sinister
Hiding, lurking, stalking
Vampires, werewolves, mummies, and zombies
Chasing, Pouncing, eating
Hungry, Scary
Creatures
What makes a Diamante Poem different from all other poems is its shape.
It consists of a diamond shape of words on a particular topic using adjectives and does not need to rhyme.
It starts with a beginning topic and ends with an ending topic.

10. Other poetry’s to consider
Epics
Long, serious poem which tell the story of a heroic figure.
For example:
The Odyssey of Homer.
The poem centers around the Greek hero Odysseus, and his journey back home after the fall of Troy.
Ballads
- A poem which tells a story often set through music
Free Verses
A poem with no specific structure, rhythm or rhyme.
Sonnets
- A poem of 14 lines and any number of rhyme schemes

11. Integrating poetry in a classroom
Poetry has served a purpose across time and cultures around the world usually to share a narrative that is important to a certain group of people or thinkers.
For example, as Canadians the national anthem is one that unites in good and bad times across our multicultural diverse landscape
These words often convey meanings of hope and very humane values in a few short words which are beautifully and thoughtfully strung together. Poetry is definitely a reflection of insightful creativity and ingenuity.
We can integrate poetry in a classroom by watching a movie, a documentary, or by asking students to read a book. Once the activity is chosen, the students can write a poem regarding what they observed or read in stead of having them write a reflection paper.

12.  Thank You 