The document provides guidance on writing poetry by outlining the writing process, discussing key elements of poetry such as rhyme and rhythm, and prompting the reader to brainstorm topics and write a first draft of an original poem. It encourages drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the senses, and emphasizes revising through experimenting with line breaks, word choice, and descriptive elements.
The document provides guidance on writing poetry by outlining the writing process, discussing key elements of poetry such as rhyme and rhythm, and prompting the reader to brainstorm topics and write a first draft of an original poem. It encourages drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the senses, and emphasizes revising through experimenting with line breaks, word choice, and descriptive elements.
The document provides guidance on writing poetry by outlining the writing process, discussing key elements of poetry such as rhyme and rhythm, and prompting the reader to brainstorm topics and write a first draft of an original poem. It encourages drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the senses, and emphasizes revising through experimenting with line breaks, word choice, and descriptive elements.
The document provides guidance on writing poetry by outlining the writing process, discussing key elements of poetry such as rhyme and rhythm, and prompting the reader to brainstorm topics and write a first draft of an original poem. It encourages drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the senses, and emphasizes revising through experimenting with line breaks, word choice, and descriptive elements.
Welcome back, Rhyme or rhythm, we don’t slack! Objective: - Follow the writing process to create original poetry Recap: What you wrote! Poems everywhere! Poem vs Story - Books - Poem has rhyme - Songs - TV - Poem has a pattern- - Advertisement rhythm - Movies - It is free flowing - Class writing - Signs - Websites - Expressions of feelings - Quotes - Has different writing - Posters styles and formats - Articles - Newspapers We know that poems... - Has a title - Can be about anything - Is easy to create - Can use few words or - May be serious or more humorous - Has a unique form and - Usually expresses shape important personal - May or may not have feelings rhythm and a beat - May use invented - Often ends with a spelling or even words! punch - Can be in any language Let’s know more!
video What should a good poem have?
1. Go to the breakout room
2. Discuss: What should a good poem have? 3. Think! - To rhyme or not to rhyme? The rhythm, music and language of poetry. - The importance of the line break and what makes a good one. 4. Finalize three (3) key aspects that make a good poem, according to you 5. Post your individual responses on menti
Time: 10+2 minutes
What Inspires You? Time to Ponder and Reflect!
What shall I write about?
You can draw inspiration from anywhere! Try any one activity that you like.
Time: 15 minutes How to write a poem? Step 1:
Think of a Topic
Divide a piece of paper into four equal parts and label them 1. People and places you love, 2. Things you like to do, 3. Questions you have about the world, and 4. Memories. Then, think of topics you might want to write about for each heading. Challenge yourself to write 3-4 ideas for each heading. Which idea do you want to write about first? Step 2:
Choose Words Carefully
Before you start writing your poem, make a list of words that describe your topic. Use your senses to come up with words. What do you smell or hear? What do you see? How do you feel? If you choose to write a rhyming poem, use a website to find words that rhyme with your list. HERE is a good website to start with. Step 3:
Write Your Poem
Use your list of words to begin writing your poem. Start with a statement or a question about your topic. When you are writing, remember to use your senses to make your poem descriptive. Use comparisons to give your reader a picture in their mind. Be creative! Step 4: Use Line Breaks Deliberately Line breaks let the reader know when to pause. Line breaks also give rhythm to your poem and contribute to its meaning. Read the two poems below with VERY different line breaks. See the difference? Experiment with the line breaks in your poem. Try a few different ways until you are satisfied with the rhythm and appearance of your poem.
Poem #1 Poem #2 We glided on the porch swing We glided on the porch swing and and ate warm bread ate warm bread Grandma Grandma watered the daisies watered the daisies the sun The sun set set another summer day gone Another summer day gone Step 5:
Revise
A poet is never done after the first draft! Read over your poem and take out words or phrases that don’t fit. Can you add more descriptions? Do the line breaks make sense? An Alliteration is when two words beginning with the same sound are next to each other (like crunchy cookies!). Can you find a place where you can add an alliteration? After you make some changes, reread your poem out loud again. Does it sound complete? Write your own poem! Keeping in mind the key aspects and the writing process discussed… Get...set...inspire...write!
