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Poetry Patterns and Activities
This resource includes 37 pages of poetry activities. The vast
majority of these are ready to use pintables for 21 different kinds
of poems. Each introduction worksheet includes a description of
the poem, the poetry pattern, an example, and opportunities for
guided practice. Most of these also include a second page for
more practice with the poetry form.
In addition, there is also a Poetry Project Choice Grid with six

independent projects, a sheet of poetry reflection questions to
use for discussions or as writing prompts, and two pages of ideas
for extending the activities and sharing student work.
Contents & Printing Guide

Page Page
Poem Type Poem Type
# #
Cinquain 5-6 Preposition Poem 29
Diamante 7-8 Alliteration Poem 30
Haiku 9-10 Repeat It Poem 31
Tanka 11-12 Me: Fact or Fiction Poem 32
Bio Poem 13-14 Clerihew 33
5W Poem 15-16 Limerick 34
Verb Poem 17-18 Birthday Poem 35
Holiday Poem 19-20 Roll the Dice Poem 36
Pensée 21-22 Partner Poem 37
Acrostic Poem 23-24 Poetry Project Grid 38
Quinzaine 25-26 Poem Reflection Questions 39
Septet 27-28 Poetry Unit Ideas 40-41
Name:__________________ Date:__________
Cinquain
A cinquain is a structured, five-line pattern. A cinquain does not
rhyme. You can write a cinquain just by following the pattern.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: A noun Wilbur
Line 2: Two adjectives Humble, radiant
Line 3: Three “-ing” verbs Playing, crying, hoping
Line 4: A phrase Will always love Charlotte
Line 5: Synonym for the first noun. Pig
Follow the pattern to write a cinquain about a person.

Noun
2 adjectives ,
3 –ing verbs , ,
Phrase
Noun synonym
Now try a cinquain about an animal.
Noun
2 adjectives ,
3 –ing verbs , ,
Phrase
Noun synonym
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Name:__________________ Date:__________
Cinquain
Write 3 more cinquains. Make a small illustration for each one.
Pattern: Cinquain Ideas:
Line 1: A noun • a special place • an event
Line 2: Two adjectives • something in nature • an object you use
Line 3: Three “-ing” verbs • your favorite food everyday
Line 4: A phrase • a character from a
Line 5: Synonym for the first noun. book
,
, ,
,
, ,
,
, ,

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Diamante
A diamante is a structured poem with seven lines that form the
shape of a diamond. A diamante compares two contrasting, or
even opposite, words.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: Noun – opposite of line 7 Son
Line 2: Two adjectives that describe line 1 Eager, innocent
Line 3: Three –ing verbs relating to line 1 Asking, learning, wondering
Line 4: Four nouns, two about line 1, two about line 7 Toys, games, glasses, books
Answering, teaching, knowing
Line 5: Three –ing verbs relating to line 1
Patient, wise
Line 6: Two adjectives that describe line 7 Father
Line 7: Noun – opposite of line 1
Now try writing

your own Tip: Write lines 1
diamante about and 7 first.
Noun – opposite of last line
school!
Two adjectives that describe the first line
Three –ing verbs relating to the first line
Two nouns about the first line Two nouns about the last line
Three –ing verbs relating to the last line
Two adjectives that describe the last line
Noun – opposite
of last line

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Diamante
Pattern: Now try writing 2
Line 1: Noun – opposite of line 7
Line 2: Two adjectives that describe line 1 more diamante
Line 3: Three –ing verbs relating to line 1 poems! Remember
Line 4: Four nouns, two about line 1, two about line 7 to follow the
Line 5: Three –ing verbs relating to line 1
Line 6: Two adjectives that describe line 7
pattern and be
Line 7: Noun – opposite of line 1 creative!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Haiku
Haiku is a form of Japanese poetry. Haikus are three-lined
poems that follow a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. Haikus are often
about nature and do not rhyme.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: five syllables Look at you, small snail
Line 2: seven syllables There with your house on your back
Line 3: five syllables Slowly going by
Tip: If you
r
haikus ar
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too long,
Now write two Haikus about nature. try
getting rid
of
words like
“a”, “an”
,
and “the
”
5 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables
5 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Haiku
Write four more haikus about anything! Remember to
follow the 5-7-5 pattern. Draw a picture to go along with
your poem for each one. Be creative!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Tanka
Tanka is an ancient form of Japanese poetry. Tanka poems are
similar to haikus, but they have five lines instead of three. Tanka
poems are often about nature, love, or an event or occasion.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: five syllables The sun is shining
Line 2: seven syllables There it is, the perfect spot
Line 3: five syllables Unpack the basket
Line 4: seven syllables Bread, cheese, a red, crisp apple
Line 5: seven syllables What a blissful afternoon
Choose an event to write a Tanka poem about. It can be a

small event such as an afternoon with a friend or a trip to the
park, or it can be a larger event such as a holiday or a party.
My event: ____________________________________
5 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables
7 syllables
7 syllables

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Tanka
Pattern:
Line 1: five syllables Write three more tanka
Line 2: seven syllables poems. Illustrate each of
Line 3: five syllables your poems.
Line 4: seven syllables
Line 5: seven syllables Be creative!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Bio Poem
Bio poems are about a person. You can write a bio poem about
yourself or someone else. Bio poems are ten lines long and
follow a specific pattern. They do not rhyme.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: First name Aliya
Line 2: Four adjectives Creative, Daring, Joyful, Kind
Line 3: Son/Daughter of… Daughter of Sam and Charlie
Line 4: Who loves… Who loves drawing, dancing, and skating
Line 5: Who fears… Who fears boredom
Line 6: Who needs… Who needs her friends and family
Line 7: Who gives… Who gives warm hugs
Line 8: Who would like to see… Who would like to see a parade of bunnies
Line 9: Resident of… Resident of Seattle, Washington
Line 10: Last name Smith
Try writing your own bio poem about yourself. When you are writing
your poem, try to think of two or three different things for lines 4-8.
First Name
Four adjectives
Son/Daughter of…
Who loves…
Who fears…
Who needs…
Who gives…
Who would like to see…
Resident of…
Last name
Name:__________________ Date:__________
Bio Poem
Write another bio poem about someone special to you.
Remember to follow the pattern!
Line 1: First name
Line 2: Four adjectives Bio Poem Ideas
Line 3: Son/Daughter of… • Someone in your family
Line 4: Who loves… • A friend
Line 5: Who fears… • A fictional character
Line 6: Who needs… • Someone famous
Line 7: Who gives…
Line 8: Who would like to see…
• Your teacher
Line 9: Resident of… • Your pet
Line 10: Last name

Name:__________________ Date:__________
5W Poem
A 5W Poem tells a story by answering five questions that all
begin with W. The questions themselves do not appear in the
poem, and the poem does not rhyme.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: Who (or what) is the poem about? Little tree frog
Line 2: What is the subject doing? Sitting so still
Line 3: When is this taking place? In the morning light
Line 4: Where does it take place? Outside my window
Line 5: Why does it take place? Waiting for your breakfast
Try writing a 5W poem about an animal.

Who
What
When
Where
Why
Try writing a 5W poem about a person that you know.
Who
What
When
Where
Why
Try writing a 5W poem about a group of people or animals.
Who
What
When
Where
Why
Name:__________________ Date:__________
5W Poem
Line 1: Who
Write 3 more 5W poems. Line 2: What
Remember to follow the pattern. Line 3: When
Illustrate each of your poems. Line 4: Where
Line 5: Why

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Verb Poem
A verb poem is a quick and fun poem that describes action. Verb poems do not
rhyme. To write a verb poem, think of an action. Then, write six verbs that go with
that action. It is okay if some, or even all, of your verbs are synonyms.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: 3 verbs Splash, dive, dunk
Line 2: 3 more verbs Float, glide, slosh
Line 3: Sentence about the I am like a fish!
activity the verbs describe
Now it’s your turn. Start by making a list of things that you like to do.
Then choose 4 to write about. You may want to use a thesaurus for your verbs.
List of things I like to do: 3 verbs: , ,

3 verbs: , ,
Sentence:
3 verbs: , ,
3 verbs: , ,
Sentence:
3 verbs: , ,
3 verbs: , ,
Sentence:
3 verbs: , ,
3 verbs: , ,
Sentence:
Name:__________________ Date:__________
Verb Poem
Write three more verb poems. You can use ideas from your list or try
some from the list on this page. Remember to follow the pattern:
Verb
Pattern: Poem Ideas:
Line 1: 3 verbs
Line 2: 3 more verbs walk
Line 3: Sentence about the activity the verbs describe run
talk
laugh
cry
, , eat
study
, , draw
dance
cook
fly
think
, , fall
bathe
, , sweep
sail
fix
celebrate
sing
, , build
destroy
, , dream
write
win
lose
Illustrate one of your poems. hide
find
give
teach
learn
explore
jump

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Holiday Poem
A holiday poem explores a holiday using all five senses. It is a pattern poem
that does not rhyme. You can also use this form for an event or season.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: Name of holiday Thanksgiving
Line 2: Something you see Family around the table
Line 3: Something you smell Pumpkin pie baking in the oven
Line 4: Something you hear Everyone giving thanks
Line 5: Something you taste Mountains of mashed potatoes
Line 6: Something you touch Grandma gives me a hug
Line 7: Name of holiday Thanksgiving
Write and illustrate your own holiday poem.
Name of holiday
Something you see
Something you smell
Something you hear
Something you taste
Something you touch
Name of holiday

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Holiday Poem
This time, use the holiday pattern to write about a season.
Illustrate your poem.
Line 1: Name of season
Line 2: Something you see
Line 3: Something you smell
Line 4: Something you hear
Line 5: Something you taste
Line 6: Something you touch
Line 7: Name of season

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Pensée
A pensée poem is a five-line, structured poem that does not
rhyme. Each line had a specific number of syllables.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: Subject (2 syllables) Kitten
Line 2: Description (4 syllables) Soft and fluffy
Line 3: Action (7 syllables) Meows until I pet her
Line 4: Setting (8 syllables) There on my favorite pillow
Line 5: Final thought (6 syllables) Purring with contentment
Write a pensée poem about an animal.

Subject (2 syllables)
Description (4 syllables)
Action (7 syllables)
Setting (8 syllables)
Final thought (6 syllables)
Write a pensée poem about your favorite food.

Write a pensée poem about your favorite time of year.

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Pensée
Write three more pensée poems. Remember to use the pattern!
Pensée Poem Ideas
Line 1: Subject (2 syllables) • a person • a place
Line 2: Description (4 syllables) • an animal • a food
Line 3: Action (7 syllables) • an event • an object
Line 4: Setting (8 syllables) • a holiday • an emotion
Line 5: Final thought (6 syllables) • a season • nature

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Acrostic
In an acrostic poem, the subject of the poem is written in capital letters
down the page. The letters of the word are then used for the first letter in
each line.
Examples: Sun is shining

Soft and nearly worn out Up in the sky
Had them forever, it seems My ice cream
Old, but well loved Melts, but I don’t care
Everyday I put them on Everyone is sweaty
Sad to see them go Ready for a swim
Try writing acrostic poems for these words:

S
W
A
N
L
U
N
C
H
F
R
I
E
N
D
Name:__________________ Date:__________
Acrostic
Write two more acrostic poems. Remember to use capital letters when
you write the subject down the page and to make sure each line starts
with the correct letter.
Write an acrostic about yourself.
Write an acrostic about someone you know.

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Quinzaine
A quinzaine poem is a structured three-line poem that does not
rhyme. In a quinzaine, the last two lines are used to ask a
question about the first line.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: A sentence or phrase (7 syllables) Hot fudge sundae with sprinkles
Line 2: First part of a question (5 syllables) Does it taste as good
Line 3: Second part of question (3 syllables) as it looks?
Write a quinzaine poem about a fictional character.

A sentence or phrase (7 syllables)
First part of question (5 syllables)
Second part of question (3 syllables)
Write a quinzaine poem about an animal.

Write a quinzaine poem about a place you have been.

Write a quinzaine poem about a kind of food.


Name:__________________ Date:__________
Quinzaine
Write five more quinzaine Pattern:
poems. Line 1: A sentence or phrase (7 syllables)
Remember to follow the Line 2: First part of a question (5 syllables)
Line 3: Second part of question (3 syllables)
pattern.

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Septet
A septet poem has seven lines with syllables that follow a pattern. A
septet poem does not need to rhyme and can be about anything.
Pattern: Example:
Line 1: 3 syllables Apple pie
Line 2: 5 syllables Hot from the oven
Line 3: 7 syllables Slice a big piece for me, please
Line 4: 9 syllables With a scoop of vanilla ice cream
Line 5: 7 syllables Fork in my hand, I’m ready…
Line 6: 5 syllables I take the first bite
Line 7: 3 syllables Delicious!
Try writing a septet poem about a person that you know.

3 syllables
5 syllables
7 syllables
9 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables
3 syllables
Write a septet poem about an animal.

3 syllables
5 syllables
7 syllables
9 syllables
7 syllables
5 syllables
3 syllables
Name:__________________ Date:__________
Septet
Write two more septet poems. Remember to follow the pattern!
Challenge: In one of your poems, make lines 3 & 5 rhyme.
Septet Poem Ideas Line 1: 3 syllables

• a person • a place Line 2: 5 syllables
• an animal • a food Line 3: 7 syllables
• an event • an object Line 4: 9 syllables
• a holiday • an emotion Line 5: 7 syllables
• a season • nature Line 6: 5 syllables
Line 7: 3 syllables

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Preposition Poem
In a preposition poem, each line begins with a preposition. Lines are
usually short containing just two to four words. A preposition poem can
be about anything and does not need to rhyme.
Here is an example: List of Prepositions
With snorkel and fins about down outside
Into the water above during over
Under the waves across except past
Among the fish after for since
Over there against from through
Beside a rock along in toward
Toward me it swims among inside under
Without fear around instead underneath
But I swim away at into until
Up to the surface before like up
Onto the dock behind near upon
Above the shark beneath of with
Out of danger between off within
Until next time beside on without
by out
Write your own preposition poem. Make it at least 8 lines long. Illustrate your poem.

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Alliteration Poem
Alliteration is when two or more words in a phrase begin with the same
sound. In an alliteration poem, most of the words in each line begin with
the same sound. You do not need to use the same sound for the whole
poem, just for a single line. Then you can use a new sound for the next line!
Here’s an example: Beach

Gulls gliding gracefully
Waves whooshing
Seaweed and seashells on the sand
Browned bodies on blankets
Kids constructing castles
That the waves will wash away
But for now, the beach is beautiful
Try writing your own alliteration poem!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Repeat It Poem
Often a line or phrase is repeated several times in a poem. In a repeat it
poem, the first part of each line is the same. These poems can be serious
or funny. They can rhyme or not rhyme. You could also add a twist to the
poem by not using the repeated phrased for the last line.
Here’s an example: Never will I go to Mars Repeat It Poem Ideas:
Never will I dine on cars I wonder why…
Never will I pet a bear I wish I could…
Never will I cut my hair Today I will…
Never will I touch the sky Now I know…
Never will I learn to fly My mother says…
Never will I serve goats tea I’d like to see…
Never will I ride a bee Late at night…
Never will I ask the time Everyone should…
Never will I end this rhyme When I grow up I’ll…
I love it when…
Try writing your own repeat it poem!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Me: Fact or Fiction Poem

This is a fun poem you write about yourself. It consists of 10 lines. The first
and last lines are the words, “I am” plus your name. In the middle, write
four true statements about yourself and four false statements. Mix them up
to make the poem fun to read!
Here’s an example: I am Hope Jones. Tips:
My favorite color is purple. - Make some of your false
I never wear stripes. statements believable
I own nine coats. so that is is hard to tell
Kit Kat is my favorite candy. the true ones from the
I have been to Paris. false ones.
I wrote Harry Potter. - Try not to start all of your
My family lives on a boat. lines with “I.”
I love making slime.
I am Hope Jones.
Try writing your own!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Clerihew
A Clerihew is a short, humorous, rhyming poem about a person (or animal.) The
Clerihew was invented by writer Edmund Clerihew Bentley in the late 1800s when
he was just 16 years old!
A Clerihew has just four lines. The rhyming pattern is AABB (lines one and two rhyme
and lines three and four thyme.) The only other rule is that the first line must contain
the name of the person that the poem is about.
Here are some examples:
My brother Nate Wilbur the Pig
Cleans his plate Was not very big
But when there’s spinach to munch But when he went to the fair
He skips out on lunch He won the prize there!
Write a Clerihew about a fictional character.
Write a Clerihew about a person that you know.
Write one more about anyone you want!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Limerick
A limerick is a five-line humorous poem, usually about a person. The
rhyming pattern for a limerick is AABBA. Also, the first, second, and fifth
lines are about twice as long as the third and fourth lines. Limericks often
start with the words, “There once was…”
Here is an example:
There once was a fine girl named Claire
Who spent hours combing her hair
She combed it all night
Till it was just right
But by then she was stuck to the chair.
Try some of your own!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Birthday Poem
Use your birthday to create a fun poem! You will write 8 lines, one for
each digit of your numeric birthday. Each number tells you how many
syllables will be in the line. If you have a “0” in your birthday, you get to
choose any number of syllables you want for that line!
Here is an example for (0) I really like cake
th
May 19 , 2003. (5) Especially mine
Numeric birthday: 05/19/2003 (1) My
(9) Cake is chocolate with sweet white frosting
(2) So good
(0) I wish it was always
(0) My special day
(3) My birthday!
Try one with your birthday! Remember to use the mm/dd/yyyy format!

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Roll the Dice Poem

You will need a pair of dice to write this poem. For each line, roll both
dice. The sum of the two numbers is the number of syllables that line must
contain. Keep rolling until your poem is done.
Try one yourself! Draw the dots or write the numbers for your rolls in the
dice on the left. Then, add the two together to find the number of
syllables for the line. Use the top line to make a title for your poem.

Name:__________________ Date:__________
Partner Poem
A partner poem is a poem you write with a friend. Start a partner poem by
writing the first line of the poem. Then, pass the paper to your partner. It is
their job to write the next line, but here is the tricky part: your partner’s line
must rhyme with the line you just wrote. When your partner is done, they will
write another line and then pass it back to you! Now you will make a rhyme
with the previous line and continue the pattern! The rhyming pattern is: AABB.
Tip:
• Make sure the last line you write on each turn is not too hard to rhyme with
so that it doesn’t become too difficult!
Partner 1: Partner 2:
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
Poetry Project Choice Card
Choose one of these projects to complete at home.
Themed Collection Poetry PowerPoint Presentation

Choose a broad topic such as Create a PowerPoint (or Google
animals or food. Then write at least Slides) presentation with at least
eight different poems about your ten slides. Your presentation should
topic using different poetry styles. feature a long poem that you
At least one of your poems must wrote broken up by sections or
rhyme, and at least two of your lines with animated text and
poems must be over ten lines long. images.
Poetry Reflection Journal

Collect at least eight poems that
you like. For each poem, copy it Poetry Picture Book
into your journal. Create an Write a long, rhyming poem (at
appropriate illustration and write a least 30 lines) that tells a simple
personal reflection about each story. Use the poem to create a
poem. Each reflection should be children’s picture book with a
about a paragraph long and colorful cover and illustrations.
should include your thoughts and
feelings about the poem.
Poetry Greeting Cards
Poet Biography Greeting cards often contain
Research one of your favorite poems – both rhyming and not
poets and write a biography rhyming. Create at least six
report about his or her life. Your greeting cards for different
biography should be at least 2 occasions (birthday, thank you,
pages long and should include an new baby, etc.) with a special
illustration of the author and at poem on each one. At least one
least one of their most well-known of your poems must rhyme. Be sure
poems. to include an illustration for each
card.
Name:
Due Date: Parent Signature:

Poetry Reflection Questions
These questions can be used for personal reflection, with a
group for discussion, or as writing prompts.
1. How did this poem make you feel? What words or phrases in the poem
made you feel this way?
2. What figures of speech (such as simile, metaphor, onomatopoeia,
alliteration, etc.) did the author use? Did they enhance the poem?
How?
3. What is the rhyming pattern of the poem?
4. What was your favorite part of this poem? Why?
5. What are four adjectives you would use to describe this poem?
6. Why do you think the author wrote this poem?
7. What message do you think the author was trying to convey in this
poem?
8. Did this poem remind you of a person you know? Who was it? Why?
9. Did this poem remind you of a fictional character? Who was it? Why?
10. Were there any parts you found confusing or did not understand? What
were they? What could you do to figure those parts out?
11. Do you think this poem was well written? Why or why not?
12. Is this poem similar to another poem you have read? How?
13. Who do you think would enjoy this poem? Why?
14. If you were to read this poem again in twenty years, do you think you
would enjoy it?
15. Is this poem more funny or serious? Why do you think so?
16. What questions do you have about this poem?

Poetry Unit Ideas page 1
Here are some tips for teaching poetry, activities, and ideas for sharing
student work. (Some of these are on the Poetry Project Choice Grid.)
• Before you begin a poetry unit you may want to make sure your students are
familiar with alliteration, onomatopoeia, simile, metaphor, personification, and other
types of figurative language. Fluency with a thesaurus is also a good skill to have.
You may also want to use rhyming dictionaries.
• You could extend any of these poem patterns by having students choose their
favorite poems to copy onto nice paper and illustrate. Watercolors are particularly
nice with many poem types. For haiku, consider painting in the Japanese style of
black/gray watercolor lines. You could also have students research how to write the
subject of their haiku with Japanese characters.
• Have students keep poetry journals. One way to do this is to have students choose
their favorite poems from the poetry pattern worksheets to copy into their journals.
Another approach is to have students write the poem and then write about it –
where the idea came from, emotions it inspires, where it was easy or difficult to
write, etc.
• Publish an anthology of your class’s work. It could be as simple as copying pages

and binding them yourself, or you could do a fund raiser (a poetry reading,
perhaps?) and use one of the many self-publishing options available. Make sure to
put a copy in your class library!
• Create a class poetry blog or use a page from your classroom website just for
student poems. Older students could post their own poems, along with an image.
Encourage students to comment on each other’s posts!
• Consider creating a permanent poetry bulletin board in your classroom. Every few
weeks, change the type of poem you display. You could also include information
about that poetry form and some famous works.
• Many of these poem patterns would make nice cards for holidays – Valentine’s Day,
Mother’s Day, Christmas, etc.
• Consider holding monthly class poetry slams so that students can share their work.
You could do it with just your class, invite another class as the audience, or invite
parents.
• Another option is to do a more formal poetry reading at the end of your poetry unit
(possibly with refreshments, a program, and students dressed up.) Each student
could choose a favorite poem to share.
• The partner writing approach could be used with many of these poem patterns.
Have each partner write a line, then switch papers for the next line until the poems
are done.
Poetry Unit Ideas page 2
• Another variation is to have everyone in the class start the same type of poem, then
pass papers in one direction for the next line. Keep passing in the same direction for
each line until the poems are done. Then return the papers to the student who
wrote the first line to see how the poem evolved. Make sure to leave some time for
sharing – these are always amusing!
• Choose a subject such as a holiday, or something you are studying like an animal or
country, and have each student write a poem about it using whichever pattern
they choose! These could be nice on a bulletin board.
• Students can also do this individually! Have each student choose a broad topic and
then write several poems (4-10 depending on the grade level) using different poetry
styles about that topic. These could be bound into a book.
• Be sure to read as well as write poems. Some ideas for reading poems:
• Keep your classroom library well-stocked! There are so many authors to

choose from. A kid favorite is Shel Silverstein, but research diverse poets as
well because it a perfect gateway to introduce many cultures to your
classroom! Collections of poems from past years is also a fun idea.
• Hold poetry circles in a similar way you would hold a literature circle. Or use it
as a time for students to share favorite poems in small groups.
• Have students memorize poems to recite! It helps with reading fluency as long
with the sharing of many poems throughout the classroom.
• Reciting poems as a group is fun too! Different individuals or parts of the

group say different lines. Great for a performance!
• Create a class poetry scrapbook where students can print out and glue their
favorite poems.
• Have students do poet reports. They can write a formal report on a poet and
then do a presentation that includes one or more of the poet’s poems.
• Post a poem of the day (or week.) Or for older students, have each student
take a turn choosing a poem of the day and presenting it to the class along
with a little information about the poet.
• Remember to celebrate National Poem in your Pocket Day on April 14th (Right
in the middle of National Poetry Month). Encourage students to carry and
share their poems. Make it a school wide event by offering freebies/prized for
kids who bring poems and by having poem reading events

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Follow the pattern to write a cinquain about a person.

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Now try writing

Two adjectives that describe the first line

Three –ing verbs relating to the first line

Three –ing verbs relating to the last line

Two adjectives that describe the last line

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Choose an event to write a Tanka poem about. It can be a

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Try writing a 5W poem about an animal.

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List of things I like to do: 3 verbs: , ,

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Write and illustrate your own holiday poem.

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Write a pensée poem about an animal.

Write a pensée poem about your favorite food.

Write a pensée poem about your favorite time of year.

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Examples: Sun is shining

Try writing acrostic poems for these words:

Write an acrostic about yourself.

Write an acrostic about someone you know.

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Write a quinzaine poem about a fictional character.

Write a quinzaine poem about an animal.

Write a quinzaine poem about a place you have been.

Write a quinzaine poem about a kind of food.

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Try writing a septet poem about a person that you know.

Write a septet poem about an animal.

Septet Poem Ideas Line 1: 3 syllables

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Here’s an example: Beach

Try writing your own alliteration poem!

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Try writing your own repeat it poem!

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Me: Fact or Fiction Poem

Try writing your own!

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Write a Clerihew about a fictional character.

Write a Clerihew about a person that you know.

Write one more about anyone you want!