Haiku
What country did haiku poems originate from?
Japan
How many lines are in a limerick?
5
What is the main purpose of an I Am poem?
To describe oneself or share personal thoughts/feelings
What makes a shape poem unique compared to other poems?
The poem's words are arranged to form a shape related to the poem's topic
What is the main rule about free verse poems?
There are no strict rules — the poet chooses form, rhythm, and line breaks
How many lines are in a haiku?
3
What two opening phrases often start limericks? (Give one)
There once was...
There was a...
How many stanzas does an I Am poem usually have?
3
Give one alternative name for a shape poem.
Calligram, concrete poem, or picture poem
Who wrote "This is Just To Say," an example used in the unit?
William Carlos Williams
What is the syllable pattern of a haiku?
5-7-5
Which lines (by number) rhyme together in a limerick? (e.g., 1 & ?)
Lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme; lines 3 and 4 rhyme with each other
How many lines are in each stanza of an I Am poem?
5
Name one historical writer or culture connected to early shape poetry (from the unit).
Ancient Greeks (also Guillaume Apollinaire and Lewis Carroll referenced)
In free verse, does the poet have to follow a set syllable pattern? (Yes or No)
No
Name one common topic haiku poems are usually about.
Nature
About how many syllables are usually in lines 1, 2, and 5 of a limerick?
8-9 syllables
In an I Am poem, what line is repeated at the end of each stanza?
The first line ("I am...") repeated at the end of each stanza
If a student writes a poem about a tree and arranges the words to look like a tree, what type of poem is that?
A shape poem (calligram)
Read the short stanza: "First I saw the white bear, then / I saw the black;" Which poem from the unit is this line from?
"At The Zoo" (William Makepeace Thackeray example)
Read this haiku: "An old silent pond / A frog jumps into the pond, / splash! Silence again." What sound is described in the poem?
Splash
Read this limerick opening: "There once was a cat from the bay..." What should students plan next (think rhyme and rhythm) to keep it a limerick?
Plan rhyming words for lines 1, 2, and 5 and shorter lines for 3 and 4 (5–6 syllables)
Write one "I wonder..." line idea a student might include in an I Am poem about their school.
I wonder...something about school
Describe one sensory detail (see, hear, smell, taste, or feel) a student could use in a shape poem about the ocean.
Example: "I hear waves crashing," or "The salty spray touches my skin" (any sensory detail is acceptable)
Give one good reason why a poet might choose free verse over a haiku or limerick.
Because free verse allows the poet to write how they speak and choose their own rhythm and line breaks