This resource includes 37 pages of poetry activities. The vast majority of these are ready-to-use printables for 21 different kinds of poems. Each introduction worksheet includes a description of the poem, the poetry pattern, an example, and opportunities for guided practice. Most of the these also include a second page for more practice with the poetry form. In addition, there is also a Poetry Project Choice Grid with six independent projects, a sheet of poetry reflection questions to use for discussions or as writing prompts, and two pages of ideas for extending the activities and sharing student work. Contents and Printing Guide POEM TYPE PAGE # POEM TYPE PAGE # Cinquain 4-5 Preposition Poem 28 Diamante 6-7 Alliteration Poem 29 Haiku 8-9 Repeat It Poem 30 Tanka 10-11 Alliteration Poem 31 Bio Poem 12-13 Me: Fact or Fiction Poem 32 5W Poem 14-15 Clerihew 33 Verb Poem 16-17 Limerick 34 Holiday Poem 18-19 Phone Number Poem 35 Pensee 20-21 Roll the Dice Poem 36 Acrostic Poem 22-23 Partner Poem 37 Quinzaine 24-25 Poetry Project Grid 38 Septet 26-27 Poem Reflection Questions 39 Poetry Unit Ideas 40 Thanks so for purchasing this product! Based on this purchase, very much here are some other products I think you might like: Get Free Stuff! Remember that you Save can earn TpT credits a bundle by that can be used to purchasing get products for free in bundles! just by leaving feedback. You can leave feedback for this resource by clicking here. Copyright/Terms of Use: This resource was created by Rachel Lynee, copyright 2012-2016. It may be printed and photocopied by Font and Image Credits: the original purchaser for single classroom and personal use only and may not be put on the internet, used within a mobile app, sold, altered, or distributed in any form. If you would like to share it with your colleagues, please purchase mulple licenses from the product page on Teachers Pay Teachers. FishScraps Name Date A cinquain is a structured, five-line poem. A cinquain does not rhyme You can write a cinquain just by following the pattern. Pa t te rn : Example: Line 1: A noun Wilbur Line 2: Two adjectives humble, radiant Line 3: Three "-ing" verbs playing, crying, hoping Line 4: A phrase Will always love Charlotte Line 5: Synonym for the first noun Pig Follow the pattern to write a cinquin about a person. Noun 2 adjectives , 3 -ing verbs , , Phrase Noun synonym Now try a cinquain about an animal. Noun 2 adjectives , 3 -ing verbs , , Phrase Noun synonym Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Write 3 more cinquains. Make a small illustration for each one. Remember to follow the pattern: A noun Cinquain Ideas Two adjectives ² a special place ² a character from a book Three "-ing" verbs ² A phrase something in nature ² an event ² your favorite food First noun synonym ² an object you use everyday , , , , , , , , , Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date A diamante is a structured poem with seven lines that form the shape of a diamond. A diamante compares two contrasting, or even opposite words. Pa ttern: Example: son Line 1: Noun - opposite of Line 7 eager, innocent Line 2: Two adjectives that describe Line 1 Line 3: Three -ing verbs relating to Line 1 asking, learning, wondering Line 4: Four nouns; two about Line 1, two about Line 7 toys, games, glasses, books Line 5: Three -ing verbs relating to Line 7 answering, teaching knowing Line 6: Two adjectives that describe Line 7 patient, wise Line 7: Noun - opposite of Line 1 father Now try writing Tip: write lines 1 and your own diamante. 7 first. Noun - opposite of last line , Two adjectives that describe the first line , , Three -ing verbs relating to the first line , , , , Two nouns about the first line Two nouns about the last line , , Three -ing verbs relating to the last line , Two adjectives that describe the last line Noun - opposite of first line Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Now try writing 2 more diamante poems. Remember to follow the pattern. Noun - opposite of the last line Two adjectives that describe the first line Three -ing verbs relating to the first line Four nouns; two about the first line, two about the last line Three -ing verbs relating to the last line Two adjectives that describe the last line Noun - opposite of the first line , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. Haikus are three-lined, poems that follow a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Haikus are often about nature. Haikus do not rhyme. Pattern: Example: Line 1: five syllables Look at you, small snail Line 2: seven syllables There with your house on your back Line 3: five syllables Forever alone Write a nature Haiku. Do this activity outside if you can. If you cannot go outside, look out a window or imagine a place in nature. Before you write a haiku, it can be helpful to make a list of things that you see and hear in nature. Now choose some things from your list to write about. Write two different haikus. Tip: If your haikus are too long, try getting rid of words like "a," "an," and, "the." 5 syllables 7 syllables 5 syllables 5 syllables 7 syllables 5 syllables Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Write four more haikus. Remember to follow the 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Draw a simple sketch beside each of your haikus. Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Tanka is an ancient form of Japanese poetry. Tanka poems are similar to haikus, but they have five lines instead of three. Tanka poems are often about nature, love, or an event or occasion. Pattern: Example: Line 1: five syllables The sun is shining Line 2: seven syllables There it is, the perfect spot Line 3: five syllables Unpack the basket Line 4: seven syllables Bread, cheese, a red, crisp apple Line 5: seven syllables What a Blissful afternoon Choose an event to write a Tanka poem about. It can be a small event such as an afternoon with a friend or a trip to the park, or it can be a larger event such as a holiday or a party. Then write several words or phrases to describe your event. My event Describing words and phrases: Use some of your words and phrases to write your poem. 5 syllables 7 syllables 5 syllables 7 syllables 7 syllables Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Write two more tanka poems. Illustrate your poems Line 1: five syllables Line 2: seven syllables Remember that Tanka poems Line 3: five syllables are usually about an event, love, Line 4: seven syllables or something in nature. Line 5: seven syllables Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Bio poems are about a person. You can write a bio poem about yourself or someone else. Bio poems are ten lines long and follow a specific pattern. They do not rhyme. Pattern: Example: Line 1: First name Lucy Line 2: Four adjectives Creative, Daring, Joyful, Kind Line 3: Son/Daughter of... Daughter of Adam and Rachel Line 4: Who loves.... Who loves drawing, dancing, and skating Line 5: Who fears.... Who fears boredom and the garbage disposal Line 6: Who needs.... Who needs her friends and her family Line 7: Who gives... Who gives warm hugs and frequent smiles Line 8: Who would like to see... Who would like to see a parade of bunnies Resident of Woodinvillel, Washington Line 9: Resident of.... Line 10: Last name Lynette Now try writing your own bio poem. When you are writing your poem, try to think of two or three different things for the lines that start with the word, "Who." First name Four adjectives Son/Daughter of... Who loves.... Who fears.... Who needs.... Who gives... Who would like to see... Resident of.... Last name Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date Write another bio poem. Remember to follow the pattern. Line 1: First name Line 2: Four adjectives Bio Poem Ideas Line 3: Son/Daughter of... ² Yourself Line 4: Who loves.... ² Someone in your family Line 5: Who fears.... ² A friend Line 6: Who needs.... ² A fictional character Line 7: Who gives... ² Your teacher Line 8: Who would like to see... ² Someone famous Line 9: Resident of.... ² Your pet Line 10 Last name Created by Rachel. Lynette Copyright ©2011-17 www.rachel-lynette.com Name Date A 5W poem tells a story by answering five questions that all begin with W. The questions themselves do not appear in the poem and the poem does not rhyme. Pattern: Example: Line 1: Who (or what) is the poem about? Little tree frog Line 2: What is he, she, or it doing? Sitting so still Line 3: When is this action taking place? In the morning light Line 4: Where does it take place? On a branch outside my window Line 5: Why does it take place? Waiting for your breakfast Try writing a 5W poem about an animal. Who What When Where Why Now try writing a 5W poem about a person that you know. Who What When Where Why Write one more about a person a group of people or animals.