2. 1) Poetry is a major type of literature. 2) There is no single, unique characteristic that all poems share. 3) Poetry does not always have to rhyme or have rhythm. 4) An anthology is a collection of poems or stories, usually written by a variety of authors. 1) Poetry is a major type of literature. 2) There is no single, unique characteristic that all poems share. 3) Poetry does not always have to rhyme or have rhythm. 4) An anthology is a collection of poems or stories, usually written by a variety of authors.

3.  Students will explore the genre of poetry focusing on its content, style, voice, and beauty as an art form. Students will write original poems to demonstrate their understanding.

4. 1) Have a title. Capitalize main words! 2) Put title in “Quotations” 3) Capitalize the first letter in every line! 4) Don’t center it! Click on left margin. 5) Name, Date, Period on the front of each poem. 6) Rhyme Scheme: AA BB CCABAB 1) Have a title. Capitalize main words! 2) Put title in “Quotations” 3) Capitalize the first letter in every line! 4) Don’t center it! Click on left margin. 5) Name, Date, Period on the front of each poem. 6) Rhyme Scheme: AA BB CCABAB

5. I had a monkey named Fred, A Who fell on his head.A He went to the zoo,B And caught the flu,B I feel sorry for my little buddy! C

6. 1) Narrative Poem: Tells a story 2) Haiku: Three lines, follows syllables 5-7-5 3) Limerick: Five lines, rhyme scheme aa bb a 4) Progressive Poem: Cause and effect, chain reaction. 5) Free Verse: Does not rhyme at all 1) Narrative Poem: Tells a story 2) Haiku: Three lines, follows syllables 5-7-5 3) Limerick: Five lines, rhyme scheme aa bb a 4) Progressive Poem: Cause and effect, chain reaction. 5) Free Verse: Does not rhyme at all

7. 7) Stanza – A number of lines in a poem grouped together, like a paragraph in an essay. 8) Separated by a big blank space. ____ ____ ____ ____ Blank space ____ ____ ____ ____

8.  I Remember 10 lines  I Used To But Now 10 lines  I Am Follow handout  Parts of Speech Follow handout  ABC’s Follow handout  Colors Follow handout  Free Choice 10 lines

9. The mountain Tall and majestic Towers and tempts Unsympathetically Hill The mountain Tall and majestic Towers and tempts Unsympathetically Hill

10. One might say that I’m a red hot tamale, a green pepper, an explosive finale. Another might notice I’m a blue ocean flowing in the breeze, drifting for a good wave. One might comment that I’m a green tree, deep roots grounded, and ready to grow free. Another might observe that I’m a lotus flower, softly and gentle, colorfully placed in a garden. I personally believe that I’m a colored painting of art, a Technicolor pallet smeared across a sea of dreams pushed apart. One might say that I’m a red hot tamale, a green pepper, an explosive finale. Another might notice I’m a blue ocean flowing in the breeze, drifting for a good wave. One might comment that I’m a green tree, deep roots grounded, and ready to grow free. Another might observe that I’m a lotus flower, softly and gentle, colorfully placed in a garden. I personally believe that I’m a colored painting of art, a Technicolor pallet smeared across a sea of dreams pushed apart.

11. 1) Poetry is a form of writing that allows for a wide variety of personal expression. 2) The beauty of language makes writing an art form and attracts readers. 3) Content is expressed through voice, form and theme. 4) A variety of poetic forms allow for freedom of expression. 1) Poetry is a form of writing that allows for a wide variety of personal expression. 2) The beauty of language makes writing an art form and attracts readers. 3) Content is expressed through voice, form and theme. 4) A variety of poetic forms allow for freedom of expression.

12. 1) How is poetry different from ordinary language (prose)? 2) What are the different forms of poetry? 3) Why is poetry chosen over other forms of writing to express ideas? 4) How is poetry an art form? 5) How can poetic devices contribute to the beauty of language? 6) How do showing and telling languages differ? 1) How is poetry different from ordinary language (prose)? 2) What are the different forms of poetry? 3) Why is poetry chosen over other forms of writing to express ideas? 4) How is poetry an art form? 5) How can poetic devices contribute to the beauty of language? 6) How do showing and telling languages differ?

14. 1. Voice – Personality 2. Symbolism – Represents something 3. Theme – Topic 4. Structure – Follow the rules Haiku 5.7.5 5. Imagery – Creates a picture in your mind using details. Ex. Bright, warm sun 1. Voice – Personality 2. Symbolism – Represents something 3. Theme – Topic 4. Structure – Follow the rules Haiku 5.7.5 5. Imagery – Creates a picture in your mind using details. Ex. Bright, warm sun

15. 6. Figurative Language – Simile: Uses like or as She is like a tiger on the court. Metaphor: She is a tiger on the court. Alliteration: Sam sat still so Sid could study. Onomatopoeia: Words/ Sounds Buzz Hyperbole: Exaggeration: She had a cow Idiom: Don’t mean literally what you say: Ex. Piece of cake. 6. Figurative Language – Simile: Uses like or as She is like a tiger on the court. Metaphor: She is a tiger on the court. Alliteration: Sam sat still so Sid could study. Onomatopoeia: Words/ Sounds Buzz Hyperbole: Exaggeration: She had a cow Idiom: Don’t mean literally what you say: Ex. Piece of cake.

16.  The elements of poetry include figurative language, imagery, voice, sound devices, structure, symbolism, and theme.