L e a v e s

Fallin g

Graceful as a dancer, Twirling through the sky.

Turning, tumbling, twisting, Gently floating by.

Silent as a church mouse, Gliding on the breeze. Falling, floating, flying,

Drifting through the trees.

Falling like a parachute, To sleep upon the eaves.

Waiting, watching, whispering, The ever-falling leaves.

Dancing off the rooftops,To rest upon the ground.

Crinkling, crunching, crackling,A joyous autumn sound.

Stephanie Mulrooney

Exploring Poetry - Worksheet

POETRY

Exploring Alliteration

1. There is an example of alliteration in each verse of The Falling Leaves. Write each example of alliteration on the lines below.Verse 1: Verse 2: Verse 3: Verse 4:

2. Add one more appropriate word to these alliterations. a. Turning, tumbling, twisting, b. Falling, floating, flying, c. Waiting, watching, whispering, d. Crinkling, crunching, crackling,

3. Brainstorm some more alliterations that could have been used in the poem. Record your ideas in the box below.