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The Power of Poetry

Table of Contents pages 1-2: Acrostic Poems pages 18-19: Lantern pages 3-4: Alphabet Poems pages 20-21: Haiku pages 5-8: Concrete Poems pages 22-23: Lunepages 9-10: Couplets pages 24-26: Cinquainpages 11-12: Hexaduad pages 27-28: Diamonte pages 13-14: Quatrain page 29: Poetry Mobilepages 15-16: Clerihew page 30: KSD Poetry Contest Scoringpages 17: Alliteration page 31: Bibliography

Acrostic Poems Acrostic poems start with the subject written up and down on the page. CANDYEach beginning letter is then used to write a word or phrase that describes the subject.Chocolate treatsAll too temptingNeed to show controlDon’t think I can resistYum!1by: LJL

A good way to start might be with an acrostic poem of your name . L oves to read (especially mysteries)Often procrastinatesIllinois nativeSilly sometimesLikes giraffesAlum of ISU & NAULikes to do paper craftsLifelong learnerEnjoys time with friends & family Yellow loverKids are her friendsAlso big people R esides in Arizona E njoys eating chocolate N ew York state of mind K nows how to laughNight owlImproviser of acrostic name poemsGoofy over her sonHBO fanaticTwix lover 2

Alphabet Poetry Alphabet poetry, invented by Paul West, starts with a broad topic like sports, school, animals, geography, math, fashion, etc. The poem consists of words that fit the topic- each starting with a different letter of the alphabet Words are spaced on the page to give the appearance of a poem. 3

Paper Announcements, bulletins, coupons, diaries, envelopes, file folders, greeting cards, homework, invitations, job applications, Kleenex, labels, memos, napkins, opera programs, papyrus, quilling, receipts, scrap, tissue, unique, vellum, wrapping, Xerox, yellowed, zoo tickets FashionAccessories, buttons, caps, denims, epaulets, feathers, grunge, hemlines,inseams,jeans, knickers, Levi’s, mittens,nightgowns, overalls, pajamas,quilted,raglan, scarf, topcoat, underwear, vest, windbreaker, Xtraordinary,yokes, zipper From: Poetry Writing Handbook 4

Concrete or Shape Poems These poems take on a form that relates directly to the topic of the poem. It is often easier to write the words by themselves first, and then form it into the desired shape. Trees come from seeds. Birds can live in them. I can decorate them for Christmas.They give us air to breathe.They give us wood for fires.Thank you!!!This becomes5

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Couplets Couplets follow the simplest rhyme pattern. They consist of two lines that rhyme with one another. Couplets can be strung together to form a longer poem. 9

10 Heart The human heart keeps blood pumping, but drinks like beer, make it go bump, bump, bumping.by: Caulin, class of ’03-’04I love math,but I lost it in the bath.by: Kajal, class of ’03-’04The star has a shine.It looks very fine.by: Leah, class of ’03-’04

Hexaduad This poem, invented by Gee Kaye, is made up of 6 related couplets that tell a story. 11

That’s My HairMy hair is high and curly It’s wavy and it’s swirly I wash it and I squeeze it I mousse it and I tease itIt’s long and short and fluffy-pooIt’s thick and rich and bleached so trueIf I have a bad hair dayI glue it stiff with clouds of sprayIt takes a lot of loving careTo tease and train humongous hair!Brains and soul may tell a storyBut gorgeous hair is a clowning glory!Man’s Best Friend?The new dog arrived just in time to dineOn the shoes that were favorites of mineStill he was kind of cute and allUntil he knocked me down in the hallHe was very eager to learn new tricksHis favorite one was to go fetch sticksThe other day he fetched someone’s cane, so I went to the pet store to complain They wouldn’t consider taking him back and suggested I start trying another tack After days and days of playing the fool we’re on our way to obedience school! by: LJL From: Poetry Writing Handbook ; poem by G.B. Lipson 12

Quatrain Quatrains are four-line poems that follow any of four different rhyming patterns: AABB, ABAB, ABBA, or ABCB 13

AABB ABAB ABCB ABBAThe rushing ocean wavesBeat harshly on the sand.They roar and crash and foamAs they break upon the land.On one dark and wintry dayWhen it was very cold, Down flew a screaming jaySquawking in a voice so bold.The backpack was a major disaster. Its papers kept coming ever faster. One fateful day it started to swell… And under its weight the owner fell. A more humiliating thing she never faced. Falling flat on her face was not in the plan. She probably lost her number one fan Just because her shoe wasn’t laced. by: LJL -Poetry Party by Linda Spellman -Poetry Party by Linda Spellman by: LJL 14

Gertrude Jean Hinkelflink Lived her life at the rink. She thought that she did well Every time she slipped and fell.by: LJLBilly Ruffy Is not a toughie.He refuses to fight‘Cause he knows it’s not right.From: Poetry Writing HandbookChloe Mills lived for thrills. She jumped into a tiger cage and pretended that it was her stage. by: LJL 16

17 Alliteration Alliteration is the repetition of the beginning sound in two or more words that are next to one another. The lovely librarian lazed by the lakelongingly looking at letters.by: LJL Alliteration is not a poetry form, but it is a poetic device. Try it when writing couplets, hexaduads, quatrains, etc.

Haiku A haiku in a three line poem that does not rhyme. They are usually light in tone, and relate to something pleasing in nature, especially the seasons. Structure Line 1- five syllables Line 2- seven syllables Line 3- five syllables 20

In the soft spring winds Yellow chicks learn to waddle The first day of spring Morgan (1st) & Natalie (5th)In the cold winter A polar bear runs in snowAnd does not get coldLindsay (1st) & Shannon (5th)Jove (1 st ) & Jessica(5 th ) I love winter lots Because it is oh, so cold And the trees are bare 21

Cinquain Traditional Structure Line 1- two syllables (title) Line 2- four syllables (describe the title)Line 3- six syllables (showing action)Line 4- eight syllables (a feeling or observation about the topic)Line 5- two syllables (refer back to the title)Alternative StructureLine 1- one word (title)Line 2- two words (describe the title)Line 3- three words (showing action)Line 4- four words (a feeling or observation about the topic)Line 5- one word (refer back to the title)24

ChocolateRich, creamy brownEaten for enjoyment Nature’s answer to sweet goodness Divine! -LJLCinquain SamplesKittensFrisky, playfulMewing, jumping, bouncingCreep silently on padded pawsMischief-Poetry Party by Linda Spellmantraditional structureMountainIsolatedSnow-capped and cloud-touchingWhite against shining, azure skyHigh peak -Poetry Party by Linda Spellman 25

OwlSwift, ferociousWatches for food Soaring through the night Sleepy -From Writing Poetry With ChildrenCinquain Samplesmodern structureBooksTreasures WaitingExciting, breathtaking, powerfulAn adventure is waitingEnter -LJLHamstersFurry CreaturesTwitching little noses,Loving, cozy, fluffy cotton Cuddly -From Writing Poetry With Children 26

Diamonte line 1- one noun (subject 1) line 2- two adjectives (describing subject # 1) line 3- three participles (ending in –ing, telling about subject 1)line 4- four nouns (the first two related to subject 1, the second related to subject two)line 5- three participles (about subject 2)line 6- two adjectives (describing subject # 2)line 7- one noun (subject 2- usually opposite of #1)27

DaySunny, hotWarming, shining, working Morning, fresh, evening, end Cooling, darkening, relaxing Dark, windyNightDay into NightBy: Mrs. Lalley’s Class of ’03-’0428