1. Poetry Unit
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2. Introduction What is poetry?
Poetry is a type of literature in which the sound and meaning of language are combined to create ideas and feelings. People are often attracted to poetry by its sounds and rhythm patterns.
How is poetry different from other kinds of writing?
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3. Review Literary Devices
Alliteration
Assonance
Onomatopoeia
Hyperbole

4. Write your own example of alliteration in your notes!
The repetition of a consonant sound at the beginning of a word. This creates an interesting and poetic sound in writing
Example:
“The slithering snake was seeking solitude.”
Which consonant sound was being repeated?
Write your own example of alliteration in your notes!
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5. Assonance
The repetition of identical or similar vowel sounds in writing
"If I bleat when I speak it's because I just got fleeced."
(Al Swearengen in Deadwood, 2004)
“And stepping softly with her air of blooded ruin about the glade in a frail agony of grace she trailed her rags through dust and ashes, circling the dead fire, the charred billets and chalk bones, the little calcined ribcage.”
(McCarthy, Cormac. Outer Dark)

6. Write down two more examples in your notes!
Onomatopoeia
Words that imitate sound.
Being able to use onomatopoeia will help your writing come alive!
Examples:
“Whoosh!”
“BANG!”
“Cocka-doodle-doo!”
“Tick-Tock”
Write down two more examples in your notes!
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7. Hyperbole Extreme exaggeration Used in humorous poetry Examples:
The teenager ate the entire kitchen!
Did he really eat the entire kitchen?
The weak swimmer drank the entire pool.
“I’ve told you a million times.”
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8. Simile vs. Metaphor (Comparing things to one another)
Uses “like” or “as” to compare two things
The puppy’s teeth were as sharp as needles.
The runner was fast like a cheetah.
Metaphor
Make a comparison by stating that the object IS another thing.
The girl’s eyes were clear blue pools of water.
The thief was a slimy cockroach.
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9. Lyrical Poetry Song title: “Firework” by Katy Perry
Questions:
What is the song about?
What does the title have to do with the song?
What message is the song trying to convey to the listener?
What poetic (onomatopoeia, alliteration, etc.) and figurative (metaphor, simile, etc.) devices can you find in the lyrics?
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11. ICE CREAM
I C E R A M
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12. Just like in literature, there are many types of poems
We will be learning about the following during this unit:
Couplet
Acrostic
Concrete
Haiku
Tanka
Clerihew
Diamante 1 & 2
Lantern
Limerick

13. Acrostic Falling leaves, red, orange, and yellow
The title of the poem is the subject of the poem. The letters of the title of the poem are rewritten vertically and are used to stimulate creative language thinking about the topic.
Example:
Falling leaves, red, orange, and yellow
Autumn colors cover each lawn
Lattes in hand, keeping warm
Lanterns named “Jack” at each door
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14. Creating an Acrostic in Five Easy Steps:
Decide what to write about.
Write your word down your paper vertically.
Brainstorm words or phrases that describe your idea.
Place your brainstormed words or phrases on the lines that begin with the same letters.
Fill in the rest of the lines to create a poem

15. Syllables in Poetry Dividing words into parts or “chunks”
Clap out syllables in the following words:
Family, ______syllables
Homework, ______syllables
School, ______syllables
Communication, ______syllables
Vacation, ______syllables
Do the same, but count using your fingers

16. Couplet Easiest poem to write!
Definition: Couplets are two lines of poetry that rhyme. They are usually made up of the same number of syllables and have a recognizable rhythm.

17. Couplet Examples
1) I got my red sled and rode down the slick hill, (a)
I screamed with excitement, it was such a thrill. (a)
2) My mother thinks that I am her star
Except when I raid her cookie jar!
3) Pitter-Patter goes the rain
Slipping down my window pane.
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18. Getting started… Complete the following couplet starters…
As I was walking to school one day,
I couldn’t do my homework tonight,
I once had a dog and a cat,

19. Tangled on the grass with dew,
Haiku (high koo)
Japanese poem consisting of…
3 lines
17 syllables
5 syllables, 7 syllables, 5syllables
“5-7-5”
Lines do not rhyme
Nature
Concise
Spider web shining,
Tangled on the grass with dew,
Waiting quietly.

20. Tanka Syllable counting, Japanese poem This poem contains… Nature!
5 lines
31 syllables
Syllable pattern is:
Nature!
Example:
The summer dancers
Dancing in the midnight sky,
Waltzing and dreaming.
Stars glisten in the night sky.
Wish upon a shooting star.
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21. Review Synonym Antonym Words that mean the OPPOSITE!
Words that mean the SAME!
Pretty/Beautiful/Gorgeous/Lovely
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22. Synonym Tree
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23. Lantern
Line 1: One syllable noun (topic) Line 2: Two syllables describing the topic Line 3: Three syllables describing the topic Line 4: Four syllables describing the topic Line 5: A one syllable noun that is a synonym for the topic
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24. Lantern dog friendly slobbery one of a kind pug
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25. Rhyme Scheme
A “rhyme scheme” is a way of describing the pattern of end rhymes in a poem.
Each new sound at the end of a line is given a letter, starting with “A,” then “B,” and so on.
If an end sound repeats the end sound of an earlier line, its gets the same letter as the earlier line.

26. Cat Poems Rhyme Scheme: AABB My cat is nice. (A)
My cat likes mice. (A)
My cat is fat. (B)
I like my cat. (B)
2. Rhyme Scheme:
ABAB
My cat is nice. (A)
My cat is fat. (B)
My cat likes mice. (A)
I like my cat. (B)
3. Rhyme Scheme:
ABCB
My cat is gray. (A)
My cat is fat. (B)
My cat is cute. (C)
I like my cat. (B)
"Rhyme Schemes – A Poetry Lesson Plan :Poetry for Kids." Rhyme Schemes – A Poetry Lesson Plan :Poetry for Kids. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct <
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27. Identify the Rhyme Scheme
All My Great Excuses
I started on my homework
but my pen ran out of ink.
My hamster ate my homework.
My computer’s on the blink.
Rhyme scheme: _____________
2. My Penmanship is Pretty Bad
My penmanship is pretty bad My printing’s plainly awful.
In truth, my writing looks so sad
it ought to be unlawful.
"Rhyme Schemes – A Poetry Lesson Plan :Poetry for Kids." Rhyme Schemes – A Poetry Lesson Plan :Poetry for Kids. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct <

28. Limerick The Berry Eater (by Mrs. Freitas)
There once was a girl named Suzy Q.,
Who ate berries until she turned blue.
She ate so many that,
She started to get fat.
Until her berries she had to spew!
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29. Limerick Associated with St. Patrick’s Day (Invented in Ireland)
Combines rhyme and rhythm
Consists of:
5 lines
a-a-b-b-a rhyming scheme:
Line a Rhyme a b b a
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30. Clerihew This type of poem contains…
Four-lined rhymed verses that describe a person. Most of the time, it is funny.
Rhyming pattern: a-a-b-b
Trick: When using the person’s name, decide whether or not the first or last name of the person would generate more rhyming words!

31. Clerihew Examples 1. The enemy of Harry Potter Was a scheming plotter.
I can’t tell you what he’s called; I’d be ashamed
To name “he who must not be named.”
2. Our art teacher, Mr. Shaw,
Really knows how to draw.
But his awful paintings
Have caused many faintings.
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"How to Write a Clerihew :Poetry for Kids." How to Write a Clerihew :Poetry for Kids. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Oct <

32. Let’s write one together!
Person’s Name: ___________________
Rhyming Words:__________________
(a)
(b)

33. Synonyms & Antonyms Using the word “_______”…
Create one synonym tree (with table group)
Create one antonym tree (with table group)

34. Seven-line poem that is in the shape of a diamond!
Diamante 1
Seven-line poem that is in the shape of a diamond!
Rules:
Line 1 choose a topic that is a noun-1 word
Line 2 two adjectives to describe the topic
Line 3 three action words ending in “-ing” that relate to the topic
Line 4 four nouns related to the topic OR a four word phrase about the topic
Line 5 three action words ending in “-ing” that relate to the topic
Line 6 two adjectives to describe the topic
Line 7 a synonym for the topic-1 word
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35. Diamante 1 Example
Jewels colorful, bright glittering, shining, sparkling sapphire, diamond, ruby, emerald dazzling, glistening, twinkling expensive, beautiful Gems
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37. Diamante 2 (Antonym Diamante)
In this type of diamante, the first half of the poem is about the first noun and the second half is about its opposite. :
topic (noun)
2 describing words (adjectives for topic noun)
3 action words (verbs ending in “ing” for topic noun)
2 words about the topic noun (from line 1) and 2 words about the ending noun (from line 7)
3 action words (describing ending noun)
2 describing words (adjectives for ending noun)
ending noun (antonym of topic noun)

38. Example of Antonym Diamante
Love Warm, wonderful Embracing, hugging, laughing Parents, relatives, strangers, enemies Neglecting, frightening, trembling Cold, bitter Hate
Poe: Unknown
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39. What is this concrete poem describing?
Concrete Poetry
Definition:
Concrete poems describe a specific object. The poem is written in the shape of the object being described.
Example:
Crunchy brown bread crust forms the top. The sizzling cheese burns when it Touches my awaiting, salivating tongue. Juicy pepperoni,
Spicy sausage, and hot
peppers cover the slice.
I can’t wait to
take my first
bite.
Poem from: Unknown
What is this concrete poem describing?

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