There once was a cat named Mitch
He was roaming in a ditch
He found a penny
It turned into many
They now call him Mitch the Rich
Limerick Poem
A type of writing that expresses an idea or feeling, sometimes using rhyming patterns, rhythms, and specific formulas.
POETRY
This poem has three lines and all three lines have 8 syllables
Triplet Poem
This style poem involves making a comparison between two things using the words "Like" or "As"
Simile Poem
Name four countries that were involved in WWI
Russia, Germany, Serbia, France, Great Britain, Bulgaria, Belgium, United States, Austria-Hungry, Italy
Beautiful Ocean
Roaring waves crash down on me
Floating in the foam
Haiku Poem
When words end with the same sound
Rhyme
3 lined poem that follows a specific formula of 5, 7, 5 syllables pattern.
Haiku Poem
A poem that makes the shape of a diamond.
Diamante Poem
What were 2 causes of WWI
Assassination of Franz Ferdinand
Countries wanting to be the most powerful
Countries fighting for more land that was available
Sinking of Lusitania and ships with passengers
Imperialism
Certain alliances
Happy children run in the park
Bright sun shines in the sky
Cute bugs fly around me
Blue pool sparkles in the backyard
Fireworks on the fourth of July fill the sky
Ice cream in everyone's hand
That fresh Summer air
Poems that DO NOT have any set rhyme or rhythm patterns, or any other set of rules.
Free Verse
This style poem involves a rhyming pattern of either
AABB, ABAB, ABCB, or ABBA
Quatrain Poem
This style poem is all about YOU and follows a simple formula. This poem begins with your first name and ends with your last name.
Autobiography Poem
This heir to the throne of Austria-Hungry was assassinated and became the main cause of War between Austria-Hungry and Serbia
Archduke Franz Ferdinand
I think school is fun
I know I'm not the only one
There's always so much to do
I never feel blue
Quatrain Poem
Poems that follows a set number of lines, syllables, and specific patterns
Formula Poems
Adjective + Noun + Verb+ Prepositional Phrase
Season Poem
This type of poem involves choosing a base word that is a person, place, thing, or animal. It is written vertically in all capital letters and each line has to start with that main words letter.
Acrostic Poem
Name two things that American's were doing back at home during the War.
- Saving perishable items
-Preserving foods
-Donating to the Red Cross
-Singing Patriotic Songs
-Women working in factories to make weapons for warfare
-African American men taking over white men owned businesses
-Enlisting in the army
Sports are active, fun, games I like
Basketball, football, or a hike
Maybe I will go ride my bike
Triplet Poem
when words are arranged in such a way that they give musical quality or beat to the writing
Rhythm
This poem repeats the same beginning letter sound throughout each sentence. Has strong rhythm to the poem. They are multi-lined poems and don't rhyme.
Alliteration Poem
Watermelon
Juicy, sweet
Dripping, slurping, smacking
So messy to eat
Yummy
Cinquain Poem
What were the years of WWI
1914-1918