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Poetry Fifth Grade
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You will be creating a poetry folder over the next few weeks. You will have a card for each of the following poetry types. Copy the name of the type of poetry and the description of the poetry onto your card. Write neatly and leave space at the bottom or on the back to find an example of that type of poetry. You will use poetry books from the library and the internet to find poetry samples. Haiku Haiku poetry is an ancient form of poetry that originated in Japan centuries ago that was mostly written about the beauty of nature. The form that this type of poetry follows is a simple one. The first line consists of a word or words that contain only five syllables total. The second line contains seven syllables total, and the third contains five syllables total. (Five syllables) (Seven syllables) (Five syllables) Couplet A Couplet is a stanza of only two lines which usually rhyme. Tercet A tercet is three lines of poetry forming a stanza or complete poem. Haiku is an example of an unrhymed tercet poem. Another type of tercet is where the lines rhyme in an a b a pattern. Quatrain A Quatrain Poem is a stanza or poem of four lines. Lines 2 and 4 must rhyme. Lines 1 and 3 may or may not rhyme. Rhyming lines should have a similar number of syllables. Cinquain Cinquain poetry is a type of poetry that is created through the use of syllables. Each line adds depth to the subject that the poem is written about, and none of it needs to rhyme. The syllables on the five lines consist of 2-4-6-8-2 syllables. (Two syllables.) (Four syllables.) (Six syllables.) (Eight syllables.) (Two syllables.) A simpler form of cinquain is a five-line poem that describes a person, place, or thing. Two examples are: Line1: One word Line2: Two words Line 3: Three words Line 4: Four words Line 5: One word or: Line1: A noun Line2: Two adjectives Line 3: Three -ing words Line 4: A phrase Line 5: Another word for the noun Concrete Poem Concrete poetry is a form of visual poetry that incorporates words and pictures to create a poem. The words describe the part of the picture that they are located on and when put together, create a picture. You will find the poetry books in the RFWE library in the 811-821 section. Use the online catalog or browse the shelves to find the poetry you need. Use the links to the right to begin your internet search. When you have completed the top portion, research the following poets: Shel Silverstein, Jack Prelutsky. Include when he was born and died if applicable. Find out at least three more interesting facts about the poets. If you have time, choose another poet and research him or her. |
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