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Four poems to write with kids of all ages and abilities.
Teaching students to write and read poetry can be a lot of fun! Use this “cheat sheet” to develop fun poetry lessons and activities for elementary and middle school students. 1. QuatrainA 4 line poem that can have two set of rhyming lines.
An example of a quatrain: On top of a mountain there sits a green bird. The song that it sings is the best ever heard. When it opens its mouth all the animals cheer, For this song is a sound that all want to hear. 2. HaikuA three line, seventeen syllable poem originating in Japan.
An example of a haiku: Woodpeckers chatter, While bees and butterflies dance. Spring is here again! 3. Alphabet (ABC)A five line poem with the first letter in each line following an alphabetic pattern.
An example of an ABC poem: Alligators Buy Chewing gum During Football games. 4. ConcreteA poem that is written in the shape of the subject.
An example of a concrete poem: The lines of this poem would be written in a circle. Ball Bouncy and shiny, Full of air, Round fun wherever you go! Becoming a poet empowers all students. Think outside of the box and use poems as introductions to units, study guides and assessments. Have students write and illustrate poems to be published in class poetry books, displayed on bulletin boards, posted on classroom web pages and entered into poetry contests. Invite other classes, teachers, parents and community members to a poetry reading planned and hosted by the students. Be creative and have fun using poetry with your class!
The copyright of the article Poems for Kids in Primary School Lesson Plans is owned by Megan Sheakoski. Permission to republish Poems for Kids in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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