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Acrostic PoemsFirst Name 2Last Name 3Favorite Place 4
Cinquain PoemsFavorite Place, Thing or Hobby. 5Favorite Fall Thing. 6An October Subject 7Person You Are Fond of, Like, or Admire 8Family Member 9
Spine PoemsFavorite Book (or movie or song) 10Favorite Book (or movie or song again) 11
The 5W poemsYou 12Neighborhood Event 13Special Moment 14
Haiku poemsAbout You 15An Animal You Like 16Nature 17
I am an Animal Poem 18
Quatrain Poems Family 19Favorite Place 20Favorite Place (Theme Park sample) 21
Triplets Using two or three rhyming words (May sample) 22Using two or three rhyming words (City sample) 23
Tongue TwisterRubber Baby Buggy Bumpers 24She Sells Sea Shells on the Sea Shore 25
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Writing - Write an acrostic poem for your first name.
Acrostic Format Poetry1.Write your first name down the left side2.Describe yourself using words that begin with each letter in your name 3.Share your poem with an adult
Therese –Acrostic Poem
T eaching is her passion H olds technology dearE ducation never stopsR ead, read, and read some moreE xcited about 3rd gradeS mile, wink, and have funE veryone can learn
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Writing - Write an acrostic poem for your last name.
Acrostic Format Poetry1.Write your last name down the left side2.Describe yourself using words that begin with each letter in your name 3.Share your poem with an adult
Mrs. Duffy –Acrostic PoemD evoted to childrenU ltimate fun with technologyF abulous reader with F unny voices Y oung at heart at age 99
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Writing -Write an acrostic poem for your favorite place.
Acrostic Format Poetry1.Write your subject or hobby down the side2.Describe your subject using words that begin with each first letter 3.Share your poem with an adult
The Ocean - AcrosticO ver and overC ome the wavesE very minuteA lways comingN ever ending sound
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Writing -Write a cinquain poem for your favorite place, thing or hobby. The cinquain - pronounced sing'kane and translated to mean "five-line poem”.
Line 1: one word for the subject of the poemLine 2: two words that describe the subject Line 3: three words that describe some action of the subject . . .what it does or what is done to it Line 4: four words that express an emotional response of or toward the subject Line 5: one word a synonym of the subject (synonym means the same)
Diamond Cinquain
DiamondShiny, DazzlingWorn on finger
Sign of true love Gem
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Writing -Write a cinquain poem for your favorite fall thing The cinquain - pronounced sing'kane and translated to mean "five-line poem”.
Line 1: one word for the subject of the poemLine 2: two words that describe the subject Line 3: three words that describe some action of the subject . . .what it does or what is done to it Line 4: four words that express an emotional response of or toward the subject Line 5: one word a synonym of the subject (synonym means the same)
Leaves Cinquain Leaves
Changing colors Falling, drifting, crunching
Let’s laugh and play! Fall
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Writing -In Cursive write a cinquain poem on an October subject such as Fall or a favorite holiday this time of year.
Line 1: one word for the subject of the poemLine 2: two words that describe the subject Line 3: three words that describe some action of the subject . . .what it does or what is done to it Line 4: four words that express an emotional response of or toward the subject Line 5: one word a synonym of the subject (synonym means the same)
Pumpkin Cinquain
Pumpkin Big, round
Growing bright orange Yummy in my tummy!
Pie
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Writing - In Cursive write a cinquain poem about a person you are fond of, like, or admire.
Line 1: one word for the subject of the poemLine 2: two words that describe the subject Line 3: three words that describe some action of the subject . . .what it does or what is done to it Line 4: four words that express an emotional response of or toward the subject Line 5: one word a synonym of the subject (synonym means the same)
Michael - Cinquain
MichaelComputer fanatic
Always telling jokesMom loves him dearly
Sweetie
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Writing – In Cursive write a cinquain poem about a family member.
Line 1: one word for the subject of the poemLine 2: two words that describe the subject Line 3: three words that describe some action of the subject ... what it does or what is done to it Line 4: four words that express an emotional response of or toward the subject Line 5: one word a synonym of the subject (synonym - same)
Shannon - Cinquain
ShannonArtistically talented
Plays many instrumentsShe holds mommy's heart
Sweetheart
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Writing - Write a Spine Poem.
Step 1 -Take the title of your favorite book (or movie or song) that is at least 5 words long Step 2 -Use each of the words as the beginning of a line in your poem about your titleStep 3 -Underline the book's title in both places
The sample is for the book Somebody and the Three Blairs.
Spine Poem - Somebody and the Three Blairs
Somebody entered the house, began to look aroundAnd made a huge mess as Somebody explored.The "big teddy bear" preferred the baby's things as Somebody triedThree breakfasts, chairs, beds, and more. TheBlairs scared Somebody away, but Baby Blair asked Somebody to come back and play.
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Writing - Write a Spine Poem.
Step 1 -Take the title of your favorite book (or movie or song) that is at least 5 words long Step 2 -Use each of the words as the beginning of a line in your poem about your titleStep 3 -Underline the book's title in both places
The sample is for the book “Stand Back!” Said the Elephant
Spine Poem – “Stand Back!” Said the Elephant “Stand over there or run and hide Back behind the trees,” Said the elephant. Trying to prepare The animals for the terrible sneeze.
Elephant forgot to sneeze when scared by a mouse.
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Writing -The 5W poem Each line answers a question. Skip the question word as you read your poem outloud.
Shannon’s 5W Poem
Line 1: Who? Shannon, family, and lot’s of costumed friends Line 2: What? 13th Halloween Birthday Party Line 3: When? Mid October Night Line 4: Where? The Duffy’s Haunted Mansion Line 5: Why? Shannon loves a good fright.
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Writing -The 5W neighborhood event poem Each line answers a question about an event in your neighborhood. Skip the question word as you read your poem outloud.
Line 1: Who?Line 2: What?Line 3: When? Line 4: Where?Line 5: Why?
Michael’s B-day 5W Poem
Michael, family and friendsGather to celebrate his birthday
Every 27th of JulyIn the Duffy’s pool
Michael likes pool parties
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Writing -The 5W special moment poem Each line answers a question about a special moment of your choice. Skip the question word as you read your poem outloud.
Line 1: Who?Line 2: What?Line 3: When? Line 4: Where?Line 5: Why?
Rainy Days 5W Poem
Mrs. Duffy and familySnuggle under blankets to enjoy good books
On cold, windy, rainy afternoonsIn the Duffy’s family room
We enjoy a cup of hot cocoa, the fire, and a great story
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Writing –Write a Haiku poem about you.
Haiku is a short verse form invented in Japan centuries ago. Originally had an object in nature as its subject, but modern form uses any topic. There are three lines with counted syllables (clap the syllables).
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Mrs. D’s HaikuTeaching is my thing
Sharing knowledge - my passion Learning never stops
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Writing –Write a Haiku poem about an animal you like.
Haiku is a short verse form invented in Japan centuries ago. Originally had an object in nature as its subject, but modern form uses any topic. There are three lines with counted syllables (clap the syllables).
Line 1 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (5 syllables)Line 2 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (7 syllables)Line 3 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (5 syllables)
Giraffe Haiku
Growing tall and leanMany brown and yellow spots
Long neck matches legs
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Writing – Write a Haiku about an animal or something in nature.
Haiku is a short verse form invented in Japan centuries ago. Originally had an object in nature as its subject, but modern form uses any topic. There are three lines with counted syllables (clap the syllables).
Line 1 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (5 syllables) Line 2 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (7 syllables) Line 3 ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ (5 syllables)
Tree Haiku
Growing tall and strong Colors change with the seasons
Leaves grow, then float down
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Writing - Choose an animal you can describe for this I am an Animal Poem. Step 1 -Copy the lead in wordsStep 2 -Follow the directions in (parentheses)
I am an Animal Poem Line 1 -I am a/an (write the name of an animal)Line 2 -(Color) as a/an (compare the color to something else)Line 3 -I (verb – an action word) (describe something your animal does) Line 4 -I (verb – an action word) (describe something else your animal does)Line 5 -I can (describe something your animal is able to do well)Line 6 -I can (describe something else your animal is able to do well)Line 7 -I am (repeat from line 1)
(I chose an insect so I won’t take your favorite animal as my sample)
I am an Ant Poem
I am an AntBlack as the midnight sky I carry things 100 times my sizeI learn by imitating older antsI can smell a pheromone trail left by a scoutI can live 30 years, if I’m the queenI am an Ant
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Writing - Write a Quatrain poem about your family
A quatrain has four lines. Lines 1 and 3 may or may not rhyme. Lines 2 and 4 must rhyme.Rhyming lines should have about the same number of syllables.Underline your rhyming words.
My Brothers and Sister Quatrain
In my family the girls number two I have one sister and brothers number three
My Mom would call and we would say, ”who?” Dad would ask us, “ Where are you going to be?”
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Writing - Write a Quatrain poem about a place you have visited.
A quatrain has four lines. Lines 1 and 3 may or may not rhyme. Lines 2 and 4 must rhyme.Rhyming lines should have about the same number of syllables.Underline your rhyming words.
Ireland Quatrain
Ireland is truly the land of green, Rolling hills and fields covered in green so bold.
Buildings 1000s of years old can be seen,Beware the leprechaun protecting his gold!
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Writing - Write a Quatrain poem about a place you have visited.
A quatrain has four lines. Lines 1 and 3 may or may not rhyme. Lines 2 and 4 must rhyme.Rhyming lines should have about the same number of syllables.Underline your rhyming words.
Knott’s Quatrain
Knott’s Berry Farm is the place to be.The Log Ride is the place for a splash.There is always a lot to see.
Before you know it you see a flash.
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Writing – Write a couple triplets using two or three rhyming words.
Triplets are made of three lines. The rhyming pattern can be AAA where all 3 lines rhyme or ABA where only lines 1 and 3 rhyme.
Step 1 -Think of 2 or 3 rhyming wordsStep 2 -Use your rhymes at the end of the lines.Step 3 -Underline your rhyming words
May Triplet
What a fine day To go out to play
In the month of May.
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Writing – Write a couple triplets using two or three rhyming words.
Triplets are made of three lines. The rhyming pattern can be AAA where all 3 lines rhyme or ABA where only lines 1 and 3 rhyme.
Step 1 -Think of 2 or 3 rhyming wordsStep 2 -Use your rhymes at the end of the lines.Step 3 -Underline your rhyming words
City Triplet
It is such a pity To live in a city Without a cute kitty
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Writing – Write a tongue twister repeating your favorite sound.
A tongue-twister is a phrase that is designed to be difficult to say, and can be used as a type of spoken (or sung) word game.
Step 1 - Read the samples to your partner 3 times getting faster each time you say themStep 2 - Choose a sound and think of many words using the soundStep 3 - Use those words to make silly sentences for your Tongue Twister
Rubber baby buggy bumpers (Repeat 5x fast)
A big black bug bit a big black bear. But where is the big black bear that the big black bug bit?
Round and round the rugged rock the ragged rascal ran.
Hi-Tech Traveling Tractor Trailor Truck Tracker
How many yaks could a yak pack pack if a yak pack could pack yaks?
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,How many pickled peppers did Peter Piper pick?
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck,If a woodchuck could chuck wood?
A skunk sat on a stump. The stump thought the skunk stunk. The skunk thought the stump stunk.What stunk the skunk or the stump?
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Writing – Write a tongue twister story.
A tongue-twister is a phrase that is designed to be difficult to say, and can be used as a type of spoken (or sung) word game.
Step 1 - Read the samples to your partner 3 times getting faster each time Step 2 - Choose a sound and think of many words using the soundStep 3 - Use those words to make a silly story for your Tongue Twister
She sells sea shells on the sea shore,But the sea shells she sells aren't the sea shells, I'm sure!
How many cans can a canner can if a canner can can cans?Well, a canner can can as many cans as a canner can can If a canner can can cans!
Fuzzy Wuzzy was a bear, Fuzzy Wuzzy had no hair! Fuzzy Wuzzy wasn’t fuzzy was he?
Betty Botterbought some butter."But," she said,"the butter's bitter.If I put itin my batter,it will makemy batter bitter.But a bitof better butter--that would makemy batter better."So she boughta bit of butter,better thanher bitter butter.And she put itin her batter,and the batterwas not bitter.So 'twas betterBetty Botterbought a bitof better butter!
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