PoetryPoetry

What Makes Poetry Different?What Makes Poetry Different?PROSE (regular writing) VS. POETRY

•Tends to be longer LENGTH •Tends to be shorter•Paragraphs

ORGANIZATION•Stanzas

•Sentences •Lines

•Subject + Predicate + Direct Object or Prepositional Phrase STRUCTURE •Varies, writer has more freedom

•No fragments or run-on sentences are allowed. PUNCTUATION •Varies, writer has more freedom

•Always start a new sentence with a capital letter. CAPITALIZATION •Varies, writer has more freedom

•Correct grammar helps make the meaning of the message clear to the audience. WORD CHOICE

•Precise word choices (e.g. vivid verbs and descriptive adjectives) utilize the 5 senses as well as speaking to the heart

•Depends on the purpose of the essay e.g. to inform, to persuade, or to entertain

TONE•Depends on the mood of the author

•Uses a core sentence with absolutes, appositives, and participles

WRITERS’ TRICKS•Uses metaphors, similes, rhymes, repetition, alliteration, onomatopoeia, and couplets

Poetry Booklet Poetry Booklet

Creative Project– By the end of this Poetry Unit, students

will create a 14-poem “Poetry Booklet” Includes:

– Title Page– Table of Contents– 14 Poems (typed or neatly rewritten)

Catchy Titles Colorful Illustrations

Poetry Booklet Poetry Booklet Table of Contents:Table of Contents:

1.1. DiamanteDiamante (handout from 5(handout from 5thth Grade Bible textbook p. 115 “Strong to Gentle”) Grade Bible textbook p. 115 “Strong to Gentle”)2.2. HaikuHaiku (3 lines about nature, 5-7-5 syllables, make with construction paper)(3 lines about nature, 5-7-5 syllables, make with construction paper)3.3. ConcreteConcrete (make shape with words and letters w/o using lines or drawings)(make shape with words and letters w/o using lines or drawings)4.4. Lyric – Best FriendLyric – Best Friend (4 lines, rhyme ABAB)(4 lines, rhyme ABAB) 5.5. Lyric – Favorite FoodLyric – Favorite Food (4 lines, rhyme ABAB)(4 lines, rhyme ABAB)6.6. I AmI Am (handout)(handout)7.7. BioBio (handout)(handout)8.8. Abuelito WhoAbuelito Who (handout)(handout)9.9. Robert Frost’s TrickeryRobert Frost’s Trickery (handout)(handout)10.10. Shel Silverstein’s Look-a-Like – “Using Humor to Teach a Lesson”Shel Silverstein’s Look-a-Like – “Using Humor to Teach a Lesson”

(examples on PowerPoint, a 20-line poem that teaches a (examples on PowerPoint, a 20-line poem that teaches a message/moral/lessonmessage/moral/lesson in a humorous way in a humorous way

11.11. AlliterationAlliteration (“tongue twister,” words start with same sound) (“tongue twister,” words start with same sound)12.12. OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia (sound effects) (sound effects)13.13. SpiritualSpiritual (15 lines free verse) (15 lines free verse)14.14. Free Verse Wild CardFree Verse Wild Card = choose your favorite poem that you have written = choose your favorite poem that you have written

that is not one of the above poemsthat is not one of the above poems

Poetry Booklet RemindersPoetry Booklet Reminders

Add titles to each poem. Remember to write the page number at the bottom of each

page and next to each poem listed in the “Table of Contents.”

Draw colorful illustrations on each poem’s page. Write your name on the front cover.

Includes 14 Poems:

1. Diamante 6. I Am 11. Shel Silverstein

2. Haiku 7. Bio 12. Alliteration

3. Concrete 8. Abuelito Who 13. Onomatopoeia

4. Lyric: Friend 9. Spiritual 14. Wild Card

5. Lyric: Food 10. Robert Frost’s Trickery

Poetry Booklet TemplatePoetry Booklet Template

COVER INSIDE COVER

Poetry Booklet TemplatePoetry Booklet Template

Print or neatly rewrite the “Cover” and the “Table of Contents.”

Fold 4 pieces of 8.5” x 11” paper in half. Use a long stapler to staple in the middle

crease of the page to create the binding.

#1 Diamante Poem#1 Diamante Poem

Structure = allows writers to explore relationships between opposites– e.g. good vs. evil, patient vs. hot-tempered,

David vs. Goliath, strong vs. gentle Challenge: Write a diamante poem that

begins with the word “strong” and ends with the word “gentle”

Diamante FormatDiamante Format LINE 1: LINE 1: STRONGSTRONG

LINE 2: LINE 2: _______ & _______ & ______________2 ADJ. ABOUT LINE 12 ADJ. ABOUT LINE 1

LINE 3: LINE 3: _______, _______, _______, _______, ______________3 –ING VERBS ABOUT LINE 13 –ING VERBS ABOUT LINE 1

LINE 4: LINE 4: _______&_______; _______&______________&_______; _______&_______ 2 NOUNS ABOUT LINE 1; 2 NOUNS ABOUT LINE 72 NOUNS ABOUT LINE 1; 2 NOUNS ABOUT LINE 7

LINE 5: LINE 5: _______, _______, _______, _______, ______________3 –ING VERBS ABOUT LINE 13 –ING VERBS ABOUT LINE 1

LINE 6: LINE 6: _______& _______& ______________2 ADJ. ABOUT LINE 12 ADJ. ABOUT LINE 1

LINE 7:LINE 7: GENTLEGENTLE

#2 Haiku#2 Haiku A traditional form of Japanese poetryA traditional form of Japanese poetry Always has 3 lines and 17 syllablesAlways has 3 lines and 17 syllables

– 11stst line = 5 syllables line = 5 syllables– 22ndnd line = 7 syllables line = 7 syllables– 33rdrd line = 5 syllables line = 5 syllables

ExampleExampleThe lightning crashes (5)The lightning crashes (5)Upon expectant earlobes (7)Upon expectant earlobes (7)Making babies cry (5)Making babies cry (5)

A Haiku is . . . A Haiku is . . .

Haiku is a Japanese verse form that relies on Haiku is a Japanese verse form that relies on brevity and simplicity to convey its message. brevity and simplicity to convey its message.

It features 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables.It features 3 lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables.

A haiku frequently includes natural images or A haiku frequently includes natural images or themes. themes.

First written in the 17First written in the 17thth century, it is based on a Zen century, it is based on a Zen Buddhist philosophy of simplicity and the idea of Buddhist philosophy of simplicity and the idea of perfection that excludes the extraneous.perfection that excludes the extraneous.

Haiku ExamplesHaiku Examples

As the setting sunMelts below the horizon,Stars applaud her bow

Morning light appears (5)The new day has awoken (7)Nature stirs and sighs (5)

Haiku: Take 1 (Rough Draft)Haiku: Take 1 (Rough Draft) The bees are buzzing.The bees are buzzing. Beautiful flowers are here.Beautiful flowers are here. The flowers smell good.The flowers smell good.

Haiku: Take 2--Try, Try Again (Final Draft)Haiku: Take 2--Try, Try Again (Final Draft) Stinging bees buzzingStinging bees buzzing Beautiful flowers found hereBeautiful flowers found here Sweet, scented fragranceSweet, scented fragrance

Transform Your HaikuTransform Your Haiku

1.1. Eliminate Being Verbs (is/are/was/were)Eliminate Being Verbs (is/are/was/were)2.2. Add Action Verbs (e.g. –ing words)Add Action Verbs (e.g. –ing words)3.3. Use Articles Sparingly (e.g. a/an/the)Use Articles Sparingly (e.g. a/an/the)4.4. Use Descriptive AdjectivesUse Descriptive Adjectives5.5. Utilize Metaphors (“the sun, a ball of fire”)Utilize Metaphors (“the sun, a ball of fire”)

How to Make My HaikuHow to Make My Haiku Write 5 rough draft haikus

– Pick a nature topic– Remember your syllables: 5/7/5

Then pick your 1 favorite Use construction paper to make the shape of the

theme of your haiku (e.g. lightning bolts, clouds, rain, tsunami, flowers, trees, plants, mountains, ocean waves, etc.)

Then, using your best printing or cursive, rewrite your favorite haiku on your shape

#3 Concrete Poem#3 Concrete Poem

The shape of the poem suggests its subjectThe shape of the poem suggests its subject

The poet arranges the letters, words, and The poet arranges the letters, words, and lines to create a visual imagelines to create a visual image

Concrete Poem ExamplesConcrete Poem Examples

WE LIVE IN A SQUARE, A PERFECTLY SHAPED BOX. NOTHING IS DIFFERENT ALL IS THE SAME. BE DIFFERENT. THINK OUTSIDE THE B OX

THE SCARLET LETTER ON A PRINTERTHE SCARLET LETTER ON A PRINTER WITH NO COLOR WITH NO COLOR

Love Can be is the Evil. Great It can Gift and Move the Weaker very Hearts worst To a Horror. False, Cheating, Adulterous, and UnfaithfulPassion. LoversAn willUntrue destroyLove dreams.Will hurt NeverMost TrustDeeply. Again.

CryingSpringing from

An eternal sourceMy tears flow forth

Blue droplets of painEach more lonely

Than the nextA waterfall of hurt

Takes a suicidal leapDivebombing

From my eyesTo the earth below

Sp l a t t e r i n gThe same ground you walk on

Which is whereMy weeping ways wallow

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#4-5 Lyric Poetry#4-5 Lyric Poetry Expresses a poet’s thoughts and feelings about Expresses a poet’s thoughts and feelings about

a single image or ideaa single image or idea Use sensory images to create impressions Use sensory images to create impressions (sight, (sight,

sound, touch, taste, smell)sound, touch, taste, smell) Written in vivid, musical languageWritten in vivid, musical language ExamplesExamples

– ““Washed in Silver” – James StephensWashed in Silver” – James Stephens– ““I’m Nobody” – Emily DickinsonI’m Nobody” – Emily Dickinson– ““Me” – Walter de la MareMe” – Walter de la Mare– ““Song of Myself” – Walt WhitmanSong of Myself” – Walt Whitman

““Washed in Silver” – James StephensWashed in Silver” – James Stephens

Gleaming in silver are the hills, Gleaming in silver are the hills, Blazing in silver is the sea, Blazing in silver is the sea,

And a silvery radiance spills And a silvery radiance spills Where the moon drives royally. Where the moon drives royally.

Clad in silver tissue I Clad in silver tissue I March magnificently by.March magnificently by.

““I’m Nobody” – Emily DickinsonI’m Nobody” – Emily DickinsonI'm nobody! Who are you?I'm nobody! Who are you?I'm nobody! Who are you?I'm nobody! Who are you?Are you nobody, too?Are you nobody, too?Then there's a pair of us -- don't tell!Then there's a pair of us -- don't tell!They'd banish -- you know!They'd banish -- you know!

How dreary to be somebody!How dreary to be somebody!How public like a frogHow public like a frogTo tell one's name the livelong dayTo tell one's name the livelong dayTo an admiring bog! To an admiring bog!

““Me” – Walter de la MareMe” – Walter de la Mare

As long as I liveAs long as I liveI shall always beI shall always beMy Self - and no other,My Self - and no other,Just me. Just me.

Like a tree. Like a tree.

Like a willow or elder,Like a willow or elder,An aspen a thorn,An aspen a thorn,Or a cypress forlorn.Or a cypress forlorn.

Like a flower,Like a flower,For its hourFor its hourA primrose, a pink,A primrose, a pink,Or a violet – Or a violet – Sunned by the sun, Sunned by the sun, And with dewdrops wet. And with dewdrops wet.

Always just me. Always just me.

Lyric Poetry Lyric Poetry ExamplesExamples

“A Red, Red Rose”-Scotsman Robert BurnsO my luve's like a red, red roseThat's newly sprung in June: O my luve's like the melodie,That's sweetly play'd in tune.

“You’ve Got That Thing”-Cole PorterYour fetching physique is hardly unique, You're mentally not so hot; You'll never win laurels because of your morals, But I'll tell you what you've got . . .

"Bus Stop“-Donald Justice

Lights are burning In quiet rooms

Where lives go on Resembling ours.

The quiet lives That follow us --

These lives we lead But do not own --

Stand in the rain So quietly

When we are gone, So quietly . . .

And the last bus Comes letting dark

Umbrellas out -- Black flowers, black flowers.

And lives go on. And lives go on

Like sudden lights At street corners

Or like the lights In quiet rooms

Left on for hours, Burning, burning.

“The Planet of Mars”

-Shel SilversteinOn the planet of Mars

They have clothes just like ours,And they have the same shoes and same laces,

And they have the same charms and same graces,And they have the same heads and same faces...

But not in theVery same

Places.

Sample FormatSample Format

Total of 4 linesTotal of 4 lines– 1 stanza of 4 lines each1 stanza of 4 lines each

Make Your Own Lyric PoemMake Your Own Lyric PoemTopic #1 = Favorite Food Topic #1 = Favorite Food (fill-in bubbles with sensory words)(fill-in bubbles with sensory words)

Favorite Food = ______________

SMELL

FEEL

TASTE

SIGHT

HEAR

Next StepNext Step

Now use your sensory words as a word bank Now use your sensory words as a word bank to help you write a lyric poem about your to help you write a lyric poem about your favorite food.favorite food.

TITLE:_______________TITLE:________________________________ (a)_________________ (a)_________________ (b)_________________ (b)_________________ (a)_________________ (a)_________________ (b)_________________ (b)

Make Your Own Lyric Poem Take 2Make Your Own Lyric Poem Take 2Topic #2 = Best Friend Topic #2 = Best Friend (fill-in bubbles with sensory words)(fill-in bubbles with sensory words)

Best Friend = ______________

SIGHT

HEAR

SMELL

FEEL

TASTE

Next StepNext Step

Now use your sensory words as a word bank Now use your sensory words as a word bank to help you write a lyric poem about your best to help you write a lyric poem about your best friend.friend.

TITLE:_______________TITLE:________________________________ (a)_________________ (a)_________________ (b)_________________ (b)_________________ (a)_________________ (a)_________________ (b)_________________ (b)

#6 “I Am” Poem#6 “I Am” Poem

““I Am” PoemI Am” PoemMeresaMeresa I am happy, yet I feel so aloneI am happy, yet I feel so alone I see people I used to know, looking right through meI see people I used to know, looking right through me I hear music, but I know it’s just inside my headI hear music, but I know it’s just inside my head I see a strange face in the mirrorI see a strange face in the mirror

I pretend that I am in loveI pretend that I am in love I feel the weight of the world pulling me downI feel the weight of the world pulling me down I touch your smile as it fades into memoryI touch your smile as it fades into memory I worry that I can’t do anything rightI worry that I can’t do anything right

I understand that you’re my only hopeI understand that you’re my only hope I dream of something more, filling my empty tearsI dream of something more, filling my empty tears I try to speak my mind, but something holds me backI try to speak my mind, but something holds me back I am happy, yet I feel so aloneI am happy, yet I feel so alone

““I Am” PoemI Am” PoemLoriLori I am a great musical performerI am a great musical performer I see myself playing in front of large audiencesI see myself playing in front of large audiences I hear many glorious tunes blending togetherI hear many glorious tunes blending together I see myself performing in recitalsI see myself performing in recitals

I pretend that I am playing in the Hollywood BowlI pretend that I am playing in the Hollywood Bowl I feel the sounds of great classical musicI feel the sounds of great classical music I touch the smooth strings of a celloI touch the smooth strings of a cello I worry about messing up somedayI worry about messing up someday

I understand how to make it someday I understand how to make it someday I dream of many good wishes coming trueI dream of many good wishes coming true I try to do my very bestI try to do my very best I am a great musical performerI am a great musical performer

““I Am” PoemI Am” PoemDanielDaniel I am an AmericanI am an American I see my country’s flagI see my country’s flag I hear patriotic musicI hear patriotic music I see the red, white, and blueI see the red, white, and blue

I pretend to be a U.S. MarineI pretend to be a U.S. Marine I feel pride in my countryI feel pride in my country I touch American soilI touch American soil I worry about warI worry about war

I understand that people have died for my countryI understand that people have died for my country I dream of world peaceI dream of world peace I try to make my country a better place to liveI try to make my country a better place to live I am an AmericanI am an American

Write Your Own “I Am” PoemWrite Your Own “I Am” Poem__________________________

I am . . .I am . . . I see . . .I see . . . I hear . . .I hear . . . I see . . .I see . . .

I pretend . . .I pretend . . . I feel . . .I feel . . . I touch . . .I touch . . . I worry . . .I worry . . .

I understand . . .I understand . . . I dream . . .I dream . . . I try . . .I try . . . I am . . .I am . . .

write your name here

These lines will be the same.

#7 “Bio” Poem#7 “Bio” Poem

#8 Abuelito Who#8 Abuelito Who

Similes– Often use “like” or “as”– “Students pounced upon the extra Krispy Kreme

doughnuts like a starved lion upon an unsuspecting carcass.”

Metaphors– Often use “is/was” or “are/were”– “LeBron James was an airplane, preparing for takeoff

to dunk the ball on the twin towers: Tim Duncan and David Robinson.”

““Abuelito Who” – Sandra CisnerosAbuelito Who” – Sandra Cisneros

#9 Robert Frost’s Trickery#9 Robert Frost’s Trickery

Trick #1Trick #1– Count SyllablesCount Syllables

Trick #2Trick #2– Pick a Rhyme SchemePick a Rhyme Scheme

Robert Frost’s TrickeryRobert Frost’s Trickery

Trick #1Trick #1– Count SyllablesCount Syllables

Frost used 9 syllables in the 1Frost used 9 syllables in the 1stst line and + or – 1 line and + or – 1 syllable for all other lines in the poemsyllable for all other lines in the poem

Trick #2Trick #2– Pick a Rhyme SchemePick a Rhyme Scheme

Frost used an A-B-A-A-B rhyme scheme in each of Frost used an A-B-A-A-B rhyme scheme in each of his 4 stanzashis 4 stanzas

Your Tricky ChallengeYour Tricky Challenge

1.1. Write a 20-line poem on a topic of your Write a 20-line poem on a topic of your choice. (4 stanzas of 5 lines each)choice. (4 stanzas of 5 lines each)

2.2. Use 9 syllables in your first line, add or Use 9 syllables in your first line, add or subtract 1 syllable for all other lines of the subtract 1 syllable for all other lines of the poem. (e.g. if your first line has 9 syllables poem. (e.g. if your first line has 9 syllables then all other lines need to have 8, 9, or 10 then all other lines need to have 8, 9, or 10 syllables)syllables)

3.3. Use an A-B-A-A-B rhyme scheme.Use an A-B-A-A-B rhyme scheme.

#10 Shel Silverstein’s Look-a-Like#10 Shel Silverstein’s Look-a-Like

SickSick

"I cannot go to school today," Said little Peggy Ann McKay. "I have the measles and the mumps, A gash, a rash and purple bumps. My mouth is wet, my throat is dry, I'm going blind in my right eye. My tonsils are as big as rocks, I've counted sixteen chicken pox

And there's one more--that's seventeen, And don't you think my face looks green? My leg is cut--my eyes are blue-- It might be instamatic flu. I cough and sneeze and gasp and choke, I'm sure that my left leg is broke-- My hip hurts when I move my chin, My belly button's caving in,

My back is wrenched, my ankle's sprained,

My 'pendix pains each time it rains. My nose is cold, my toes are numb. I have a sliver in my thumb. My neck is stiff, my voice is weak, I hardly whisper when I speak. My tongue is filling up my mouth,

I think my hair is falling out. My elbow's bent, my spine ain't straight, My temperature is one-o-eight. My brain is shrunk, I cannot hear, There is a hole inside my ear. I have a hangnail, and my heart is--what? What's that? What's that you say? You say today is. . .Saturday? G'bye, I'm going out to play!"

Shel SilversteinShel Silverstein

Birth Name: Sheldon Allan SilversteinDate of Birth: Sept. 25, 1930Place of Birth: ChicagoDate of Death: Weekend of May 8, 1999Place of Death: Key West, FL

Shel Silverstein’s TrickeryShel Silverstein’s Trickery

1. Irony/Sense of Humor* Irony =

1. The use of words to express something different to and often opposite from what they mean literally. Referring to a mess as “a pretty sight” is an example of irony. 2. A conflict between what might be expected and what actually occurs: “We noted the irony that the boy who always complained about the cold weather became a famous skier.”

2. Teaches a Lesson/Makes a Point

Baseball BloopersBaseball Bloopers-Tyler Nichols-Tyler Nichols

We were winningNine to eightWhen tiny SpencerStepped up to the plate An easy outWe thought it would beBut Spencer knewHe would hit pitch number three 

An infield pop-upHeaded straight for KatkovBut Evan waved his hand“It’s mine so back off” The ball hit the groundBetween Coby and EvanKyle jumped in the middleThe crowd roared, “Heave it to number eleven 

He threw the ball to ThomasBut it flew under his kneeBy the time Tanner grabbed itSpencer rounded base three

Tanner sailed the ball to StevenBut it bounced in the dirtAs Spencer took a dive for homeSteven tagged him on the shirt

As Spencer lay sprawled on the plateSteven jumped into the airBut when he opened his mittThe ball was not there

Homework Machine – Homework Machine – by Shel Silversteinby Shel SilversteinThe Homework Machine ,

oh the Homework Machine,Most perfect contraption

that’s ever been seen.Just put in your homework,

then drop in a dime,Snap on the switch,

and in ten seconds time,

Your homework comes out, quick and clean as can be.

Here it is – “nine plus four?” and the answer is “three.”

Three?Oh me…I guess it’s not as perfectAs I thought it would be.

Shel Silverstein’s TrickeryShel Silverstein’s Trickery

1. Irony/Sense of Humor* Irony =

1. The use of words to express something different to and often opposite from what they mean literally. Referring to a mess as “a pretty sight” is an example of irony. 2. A conflict between what might be expected and what actually occurs: “We noted the irony that the boy who always complained about the cold weather became a famous skier.”

2. Teaches a Lesson/Makes a Point

#11 ALLITERATION #11 ALLITERATION WHAT IS THAT?WHAT IS THAT? Sounds at the beginning of words are repeated Sounds at the beginning of words are repeated

(usually in the same line)(usually in the same line) ““Full Fathom Five” by Billy ShakespeareFull Fathom Five” by Billy Shakespeare IN CLICHES . . .IN CLICHES . . . ssweet weet ssmell of mell of ssuccessuccess a a ddime a ime a ddozenozen bbigger and igger and bbetteretter jjump for ump for jjoyoy

Tongue TwistersTongue Twisters

Peter Piper picked a peck of Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers;pickled peppers;

A peck of pickled peppers A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked;Peter Piper picked;

If Peter Piper picked a peck If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,of pickled peppers,

Where's the peck of pickled Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper peppers Peter Piper picked? picked?

More Tongue TwistersMore Tongue Twisters

A A bbig ig bblack lack bbug ug bbit a it a bbig ig bbrown rown bbear, and ear, and the the bbig ig bbrown rown bbear ear bbled led bblood. lood.

Peggy Peggy BBabcock packages abcock packages bbags and ags and bboxes oxes of mixed of mixed bbiscuits.iscuits.

FFreshly reshly ffried ried fflying lying ffish is ish is ffreshly reshly ffried ried ffresh resh fflesh. lesh.

FFritz ritz FFisher isher ffishes ishes ffresh resh ffish or ish or ffresh resh ffish are ish are ffished by ished by FFritz ritz ffisher.isher.

Even More Tongue TwistersEven More Tongue Twisters Bobby Bobby bblew and lew and bblew lew bbright right bblue lue bbuubbbbles until les until

bbreathing, reathing, bblowing, lowing, bbreathing, reathing, bblowing, lowing, bbehold... ehold... BBobby obby bbecame a bubble, too! ecame a bubble, too!

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ananeemmone. one.

Alliteration in LiteratureAlliteration in LiteratureRobert Frost – “The Death of the Hired Man” Robert Frost – “The Death of the Hired Man” MMary sat ary sat mmusing on the lamp-flame at the tableusing on the lamp-flame at the table

WWaiting for aiting for WWarren. arren. WWhen she heard his step . . . hen she heard his step . . .

Edwin Markham's “Lincoln, the Man of the People”Edwin Markham's “Lincoln, the Man of the People” She left the She left the HHeaven of eaven of HHeroes and came down eroes and came down To To mmake a ake a mman to an to mmeet the eet the mmortal needortal need

A A mman to an to mmatch the atch the mmountains and the sea ountains and the sea The friendly The friendly wwelcome of the elcome of the wwayside ayside wwell ell

WORDSWORTH . . .WORDSWORTH . . . And And ssings a ings a ssolitary olitary ssong ong That That wwhistles in the histles in the wwind.ind.

Now it’s your turn . . .Now it’s your turn . . .

Write a tongue twister using the following Write a tongue twister using the following letter for your alliterations:letter for your alliterations:

SS TT RR NN LL JJ

Next Up?Next Up? Write a 10-line poem about a family memberWrite a 10-line poem about a family member Use 3 examples of alliteration in your poemUse 3 examples of alliteration in your poem

Write a Headline PoemWrite a Headline Poem Create a headline poem Create a headline poem

using words that you have using words that you have cut out from magazines cut out from magazines and/or newspapers. The and/or newspapers. The poem must:poem must:

– contain at least 25 wordscontain at least 25 words– be written in complete be written in complete

sentences with correct sentences with correct punctuationpunctuation

– stick to one central themestick to one central theme– contain at least three contain at least three

clear examples of clear examples of alliterationalliteration

#12 Onomatopoeia#12 Onomatopoeia a word that imitates the sound it representsa word that imitates the sound it represents

SINGLE-WORD EXAMPLES SINGLE-WORD EXAMPLES e.g. splash, wow, gush, kerplunk, buzz, crash, whirr, clang, hiss, e.g. splash, wow, gush, kerplunk, buzz, crash, whirr, clang, hiss,

purr, squeak, mumble, hush, boompurr, squeak, mumble, hush, boom

PHRASE EXAMPLESPHRASE EXAMPLES "tinkling" sleigh bells; "clanging" fire bells; mellow "chiming“ "tinkling" sleigh bells; "clanging" fire bells; mellow "chiming“

wedding bells; "tolling," "moaning," and "groaning" funeral bells. wedding bells; "tolling," "moaning," and "groaning" funeral bells.

WHY? WHY? Such sound devices bring out the full flavor of words. Such sound devices bring out the full flavor of words.

Comparison and association are sometimes strengthened by Comparison and association are sometimes strengthened by syllables which imitate or reproduce the sounds they describe. syllables which imitate or reproduce the sounds they describe.

OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia The rusty spigotThe rusty spigot

sputters,sputters,uttersutters

a splutter,a splutter,spatters a smattering of drops,spatters a smattering of drops,

gashes wider;gashes wider;slash,slash,

splatters,splatters,scatters,scatters,spurts,spurts,

finally stops sputteringfinally stops sputteringand plash!and plash!

gushes rushes splashesgushes rushes splashesclear water dashes.clear water dashes.

-- Eve Merriam-- Eve Merriam

OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia The formation or use of words that imitate the The formation or use of words that imitate the

sounds associated with the objects or actions to sounds associated with the objects or actions to which they referwhich they refer

the imitation of natural sounds in word form the imitation of natural sounds in word form a.k.a. type of word that sounds like the thing it is a.k.a. type of word that sounds like the thing it is

describingdescribing– e.g. “buzz” or “murmur”e.g. “buzz” or “murmur”– "The fly buzzed past.""The fly buzzed past." – He clattered and clanged as he washed the dishes."He clattered and clanged as he washed the dishes."

Old Old BatmanBatman TV Show TV Show– ““pow” “bang” “clash”pow” “bang” “clash”

Match the following sentences to the Match the following sentences to the onomatopoeia that describes them. onomatopoeia that describes them.

A plate being dropped on the floor. TINKLE

A balloon being burst. BANG

A gun being shot. SMASH

Someone eating crisps. GROWL

A light being switched on. POP

A fierce dog. CRUNCH

A small bell being rung. CLICK

OnomatopoeiaOnomatopoeia

Illustrate something in Illustrate something in nature that makes soundnature that makes sound– e.g. waterfall, thunder, e.g. waterfall, thunder,

earthquake, hurricane, earthquake, hurricane, chirping bird, hailchirping bird, hail

Splash the sound across Splash the sound across your picture by using your picture by using sound-effect wordssound-effect words

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““Outside On A Starry Night” -- Elaine HardtOutside On A Starry Night” -- Elaine Hardt

Where do you start on a journey of faith?Where do you start on a journey of faith?Start outside on a dark, clear night.Start outside on a dark, clear night.Stand on tiptoe and stretch to the skyStand on tiptoe and stretch to the skyLook up at the bright starry sight. Look up at the bright starry sight.

See worlds in orbit and suns aflame;See worlds in orbit and suns aflame;Pause to consider their faraway light.Pause to consider their faraway light.No mere chance, their place up so high;No mere chance, their place up so high;God created them -- and you -- by His might. God created them -- and you -- by His might.

Give God the glory for His greatness,Give God the glory for His greatness,To honor Him is only right.To honor Him is only right.Reflection reveals His handiwork,Reflection reveals His handiwork,Our Father speaks from the lofty height, Our Father speaks from the lofty height,

Not only in His vast creation --Not only in His vast creation --He has given His Word to men;He has given His Word to men;Rejoice, give thanks for amazing graceRejoice, give thanks for amazing graceAnd enjoy a starry night again. And enjoy a starry night again.

“TODAY” – Irene Sharp

Give me . . .ears that hear my brother's cry,eyes that see his need,feet that bear me to his side,hands that heal and feed,

And over and above--filled to overflowing--a heart that gives him love.

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“LOVE BADE ME WELCOME” – George Herbert [1593-1633]

Love bade me welcome; yet my soul drew back,Guilty of dust and sin.But quick-eyed Love, observing me grow slackFrom my first entrance in,Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioningIf I lacked anything.

"A guest," I answered, "worthy to be here."Love said, "You shall be he.""I, the unkind, ungrateful? Ah, my dear,I cannot look on Thee."Love took my hand, and smiling, did reply,"Who made the eyes but I?“

"Truth, Lord, but I have marred them: let my shameGo where it doth deserve.""And know you not," says Love, "who bore the blame?""My dear, then I will serve.""You must sit down," says Love, "and taste my meat."So I did sit and eat.

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“GOD'S WILL FOR YOU AND ME” –Irene Sharp

Just to be tender, just to be true,Just to be glad the whole day through,

Just to be merciful, just to be mild,Just to be trustful as a child,

Just to be gentle and kind and sweet,Just to be helpful with willing feet,

Just to be cheery when things go wrong,Just to drive sadness away with a song,

Whether the hour is dark or bright,Just to be loyal to God and right,

Just to believe that God knows best,Just in His promises ever to rest—

Just to let love be our daily key,That is God's will for you and me.

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Prayer of St. FrancisPrayer of St. FrancisLord, make me an instrument of your peace, Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love;Where there is hatred, let me sow love;where there is injury, pardon;where there is injury, pardon;where there is doubt, faith;where there is doubt, faith;where there is despair, hope;where there is despair, hope;where there is darkness, light;where there is darkness, light;where there is sadness, joy; where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. to be loved as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive; For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

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SERENITY PRAYER God grant me the serenity to

Accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can;

And the Wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time;

Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace; Taking as He did, this World as it is,

Not as I would have it. Trusting that He will make all things right if I

surrender to His will; That I may be reasonably happy in this life

And supremely happy with Him, Forever in the next.

—Reinhold Neibuhr (1926)

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The Serenity Prayerwritten by Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971)

Original, unabridged versionGod, give us grace to accept with serenitythe things that cannot be changed,courage to change the thingswhich should be changed,and the wisdom to distinguishthe one from the other.Living one day at a time,Enjoying one moment at a time,Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,Taking, as Jesus did,This sinful world as it is,Not as I would have it,Trusting that You will make all things right,If I surrender to Your will,So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,And supremely happy with You forever in the next.Amen.

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#14 Free Verse Wild Card #14 Free Verse Wild Card

For the last poem in your Poetry Booklet, For the last poem in your Poetry Booklet, choose one of your favorite poems that you choose one of your favorite poems that you have ever written.have ever written.– any topicany topic– any format or styleany format or style– rhyming or non-rhymingrhyming or non-rhyming