1. Cinquain
Term 4 English

2. What is a Cinquain?
A cinquain poem is a verse of five lines that do not rhyme. Similar to a Haiku, a Cinquain uses describing words (adjectives, adverbs, abstract nouns and verbs) and syllables to create a unique poem. * NOTE: A Cinquain is ALWAYS center justified.

3. What is the Structure of a Cinquain?
A cinquain consists of five unrhymed lines.
Each line has a set number of syllables see below:
Line 1 - Title (2 syllables) Line 2 - Description of title (4 syllables) Line 3 - Action (6 syllables) Line 4 - Expression of feeling (8 syllables) Line 5 - Another word for title (2 syllables)

4. An Example of a Cinquain
My mum (2 syllables) Is so caring (4 syllables) She is always helpful (6 syllables) She is so beautiful and kind (8 syllables) Love you (2 syllables)

5. Examples of a Cinquain
The Reef Clear, warm water Moving, rippling, swirling Reaching out to the dugong pod Unique

6. Examples of a Cinquain
My home Sunny, breezy Barking, laughing, snoring My most favourite place to be My life

7. Student Examples of a Cinquain
Happy Make people laugh Be yourself all the time Don’t cry if you don’t need to cry Good life