My Poetry

Anthology

What is Poetry?What is Poetry?

Poetry is a river, poem after poem moves along in the exciting crests and falls of the the river waves. None is timeless; each arrives in an historical context, almost everything, in the end, passes.

Poetry is a river, poem after poem moves along in the exciting crests and falls of the the river waves. None is timeless; each arrives in an historical context, almost everything, in the end, passes.

-Mary Oliver Mary Oliver (A Poetry (A Poetry Handbook)Handbook)

What is Poetry? My Definition!

What is Poetry? My Definition!

Poetry is a type of writting. It can be serious. it is good for kids and adults. You can find poems in books on on the internet.

Poetry is a type of writting. It can be serious. it is good for kids and adults. You can find poems in books on on the internet.

-BayleyBayley

Acrostic Acrostic

The word The word acrostic acrostic is formed from the Greek word is formed from the Greek word acrosacros (outermost) and (outermost) and stichosstichos (line of poetry).  The acrostic is (line of poetry).  The acrostic is a poem where the first letter of each line forms a word a poem where the first letter of each line forms a word

when you read them looking downward.when you read them looking downward.

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/acrostic/

PPanthers growl,anthers growl,OOrioles sing, rioles sing, EEagles soar, agles soar,

MMonkeys swing. onkeys swing. SSee? ee? 

My Acrostic #1My Acrostic #1

Green grass germinating

Radish leaf

Eating granny smith apples

Emerald gem stone

Nature is green (sometimes)

Green grass germinating

Radish leaf

Eating granny smith apples

Emerald gem stone

Nature is green (sometimes)

My Acrostic #2My Acrostic #2

Making people laugh

Old fashionend odd friend

Nit picking each others hair

Krazy swingers all over the trees

Your favourite pet to see at the zoo

Making people laugh

Old fashionend odd friend

Nit picking each others hair

Krazy swingers all over the trees

Your favourite pet to see at the zoo

Haiku Haiku

COMPOSING A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE HAIKU POEM

The 300-year old Haiku Poem has its own distinct discipline:- Each complete poem has only three lines, totalling 17 syllables.

- the first line must be five syllables- the second line must be seven syllables- the third line must be five syllables

When these rigid conditions are met, the result can be a very satisfying word picture .

Birds take wing on high, gliding over angry wavesback to their safe nests.

http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/haiku.html

COMPOSING A TRADITIONAL JAPANESE HAIKU POEM

The 300-year old Haiku Poem has its own distinct discipline:- Each complete poem has only three lines, totalling 17 syllables.

- the first line must be five syllables- the second line must be seven syllables- the third line must be five syllables

When these rigid conditions are met, the result can be a very satisfying word picture .

Birds take wing on high, gliding over angry wavesback to their safe nests.

http://members.shaw.ca/kcic1/haiku.html

My Haiku #1My Haiku #1

Rubbish is messy

wind blows the rubbish away

poor ducks in their pond

Rubbish is messy

wind blows the rubbish away

poor ducks in their pond

My Haiku #2My Haiku #2

Vehicels polution

why are there to many cars

why not catch a bus

Vehicels polution

why are there to many cars

why not catch a bus

Collected Haiku #1Collected Haiku #1

wind blowing softlywind blowing softly

tree branches swaying in tree branches swaying in windwind

leaves begin to driftleaves begin to drift

--Rachel--Rachel

Collected Haiku #2Collected Haiku #2

Waves that crash againstWaves that crash againstthe rocks that lie in the shorethe rocks that lie in the shorecoming and going.coming and going.

Cinquain Cinquain

Cinquain poems come in three formats:Cinquain poems come in three formats:

Cinquain Pattern #1Cinquain Pattern #1 Line1: One wordLine1: One wordLine2: Two wordsLine2: Two words

Line 3: Three wordsLine 3: Three wordsLine 4: Four wordsLine 4: Four wordsLine 5: One wordLine 5: One word

Cinquain Pattern #2 Line1: A nounCinquain Pattern #2 Line1: A nounLine2: Two adjectivesLine2: Two adjectives

Line 3: Three -ing wordsLine 3: Three -ing wordsLine 4: A phraseLine 4: A phrase

Line 5: Another word for the nounLine 5: Another word for the noun

Cinquain Cinquain

Cinquain Pattern #3 Line1: Two syllablesCinquain Pattern #3 Line1: Two syllablesLine2: Four syllablesLine2: Four syllablesLine 3: Six syllablesLine 3: Six syllables

Line 4: Eight syllablesLine 4: Eight syllablesLine 5: Two syllablesLine 5: Two syllables

http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/Poem%20pics/http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/Poem%20pics/cinquaindescrip.htmcinquaindescrip.htm

My Cinquain #1My Cinquain #1

Netball

Quick Enjoyable

passing shooting defending

I like playing wa

Sport

Netball

Quick Enjoyable

passing shooting defending

I like playing wa

Sport

My Cinquain #2My Cinquain #2

Bayley

funny pretty

anoying

i like being with my friends

human

Bayley

funny pretty

anoying

i like being with my friends

human

Diamante Diamante

A diamante is a seven line poem, shaped like a diamond.A diamante is a seven line poem, shaped like a diamond. Line 1: one wordLine 1: one word

(subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7) (subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7) Line 2: two wordsLine 2: two words

(adjectives) that describe line 1 (adjectives) that describe line 1 Line 3: three wordsLine 3: three words

(action verbs) that relate to line 1 (action verbs) that relate to line 1 Line 4: four words (nouns)Line 4: four words (nouns)first 2 words relate to line 1first 2 words relate to line 1last 2 words relate to line 7 last 2 words relate to line 7

Line 5: three wordsLine 5: three words(action verbs) that relate to line 7 (action verbs) that relate to line 7

Line 6: two wordsLine 6: two words(adjectives) that describe line 7 (adjectives) that describe line 7

Line 7: one wordLine 7: one word( subject/noun that is contrasting to line 1)( subject/noun that is contrasting to line 1)

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/

Diamante ExampleDiamante Example

squaresquaresymmetrical, conventionalsymmetrical, conventional

shaping, measuring, balancingshaping, measuring, balancingboxes, rooms, clocks, halosboxes, rooms, clocks, halos

encircling, circumnavigating, enclosingencircling, circumnavigating, enclosinground, continuousround, continuous

circlecircle

My Diamante #1My Diamante #1

swimming

tumbling turning

moving practicing kicking

freestyle breastoke backstoke butterfly

pointing, hitting,

Diving

swimming

tumbling turning

moving practicing kicking

freestyle breastoke backstoke butterfly

pointing, hitting,

Diving

My Diamante #2My Diamante #2

dancing

fun groovy

moving jumping bending

twisting flipping bouncing

awesome Brilliant

movement

dancing

fun groovy

moving jumping bending

twisting flipping bouncing

awesome Brilliant

movement

Free Verse Free Verse

Does not have to rhyme

Does not have to have a specific rhythm

Has no specific length

Makes use of figurative speech

Does not have to rhyme

Does not have to have a specific rhythm

Has no specific length

Makes use of figurative speech

Free Verse ToolsFree Verse Tools

Metaphor – suggests a similarity between two things The road snakes around the mountain.

Simile – highlights the comparison between two things using like, as, resembles, etc.         

The stars in the night sky were like sparkling diamonds.

Personification – giving human characteristics to things which are clearly not human                   

The outboard motor cleared its throat.

Alliteration – repeating words with the same beginning soundThomas tied two turnips to two tall trees.

Imagery – using vivid, descriptive words to conjure up an image       

The car sped. - The flashy, yellow, mustang  streaked like         a bullet along the highway.

Onomatopoeia – using words that sound like what they mean        

He slurped his soup.

Hyperbole – using exaggeration to make a point       

Make me a sundae a mile high.

Metaphor – suggests a similarity between two things The road snakes around the mountain.

Simile – highlights the comparison between two things using like, as, resembles, etc.         

The stars in the night sky were like sparkling diamonds.

Personification – giving human characteristics to things which are clearly not human                   

The outboard motor cleared its throat.

Alliteration – repeating words with the same beginning soundThomas tied two turnips to two tall trees.

Imagery – using vivid, descriptive words to conjure up an image       

The car sped. - The flashy, yellow, mustang  streaked like         a bullet along the highway.

Onomatopoeia – using words that sound like what they mean        

He slurped his soup.

Hyperbole – using exaggeration to make a point       

Make me a sundae a mile high.

My Free Verse #1My Free Verse #1

I had a pet catI had a pet catShe sat down all day an got very fatShe sat down all day an got very fat

She liked to hit ratsShe liked to hit ratswith her little toy batswith her little toy bats

Then she sat back down on her matThen she sat back down on her mat

My Free Verse #2My Free Verse #2

I woke up one morning and the sun was bright,I woke up one morning and the sun was bright,

I went outside to fly my kite,I went outside to fly my kite,

I flew it so high it flew out of sight,I flew it so high it flew out of sight,

sadly that was the end of my kite.sadly that was the end of my kite.

I'm Practically PerfectI'm Practically Perfect

I'm practically perfect in every respect.I'm practically perfect in every respect.I haven't a flaw you could ever detect.I haven't a flaw you could ever detect.

As soon as you know me I'm sure you'll agreeAs soon as you know me I'm sure you'll agreethere's no one around who's as perfect as me.there's no one around who's as perfect as me.

I'm handsome and rich, with a generous heart.I'm handsome and rich, with a generous heart.I'm funny, and charming, and totally smart.I'm funny, and charming, and totally smart.

At school, in my classes, I only get A's.At school, in my classes, I only get A's.I'm also athletic in so many ways.I'm also athletic in so many ways.

My clothes are expensive. My hair is just right.My clothes are expensive. My hair is just right.My teeth are all straight, and they're shiny and white.My teeth are all straight, and they're shiny and white.

I'm practically perfect. I'm sure you could tell.I'm practically perfect. I'm sure you could tell.And, oh, did I mention? I'm humble as well.And, oh, did I mention? I'm humble as well.

--Kenn Nesbitt--Kenn Nesbitt

Collected Free Verse #1Collected Free Verse #1

Collected Free Verse #2Collected Free Verse #2

A friend is like a flower,A friend is like a flower,a rose to be exact,a rose to be exact,Or maybe like a brand new gateOr maybe like a brand new gatethat never comes unlatched.that never comes unlatched.A friend is like an owl,A friend is like an owl,both beautiful and wise.both beautiful and wise.Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost,Or perhaps a friend is like a ghost,whose spirit never dies.whose spirit never dies.A friend is like a heart that goesA friend is like a heart that goesstrong until the end.strong until the end.Where would we be in this worldWhere would we be in this worldif we didn't have a friend. - By Emma Guestif we didn't have a friend. - By Emma Guest

Repeat Poster PoemRepeat Poster Poem

§ Select SubjectSelect Subject§ Statements beginning with same wordStatements beginning with same word

§ Design a shapeDesign a shape§ Cut out multiple shapesCut out multiple shapes

§ One statement on each shapeOne statement on each shape§ Attach to poster in all directionsAttach to poster in all directions

Friendship is being thereFriendship is being there

Friendsh

ip

Friendsh

ip

is of th

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is of th

e

heartheart

Friendship is a feast

Friendship is a feast

Friendship is Friendship is trying to trying to

understand a understand a molemole

Luke, Grade Luke, Grade 66

Salamandastron, Brian JacqueSalamandastron, Brian Jacque

My Repeat Poster Poem #1

My Repeat Poster Poem #1

Summer is Summer is HotHot

Summer is all Summer is all about shorts about shorts and T-Shirtsand T-Shirts

Summer is for Summer is for friends to friends to have funhave fun

Summer is Summer is best at the best at the

beachbeachSummer is full Summer is full

of sunshineof sunshine

Character PoemCharacter Poem

First name ____________First name ____________Lives in ______ where s/heLives in ______ where s/he

Hears ________________Hears ________________Sees _________________Sees _________________Touches ______________Touches ______________Needs ________________Needs ________________Fears _________________Fears _________________Gives _________________Gives _________________Wonders ______________Wonders ______________Dreams _______________Dreams _______________Believes ______________Believes ______________Loves ________________Loves ________________Is ____________________Is ____________________

Last name.Last name.

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest,Ann McGovern

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest,Ann McGovern

Robin

Lives in Sherwood Forest where he

Hears about the archery contest,

Sees the evil sheriff as an enemy,

Fears nothing,

Gives money to the poor,

Dreams about Maid Marian,

Loves the feel of a bow in his hands, and

Is happy to live in Sherwood Forest

Hood.- Joshua, Grade 8

Robin

Lives in Sherwood Forest where he

Hears about the archery contest,

Sees the evil sheriff as an enemy,

Fears nothing,

Gives money to the poor,

Dreams about Maid Marian,

Loves the feel of a bow in his hands, and

Is happy to live in Sherwood Forest

Hood.- Joshua, Grade 8

My Character Poem #1My Character Poem #1

BayleyBayleyLives in house where sheLives in house where she

Hears spooky noisesHears spooky noisesSees ghostsSees ghosts

Touches the inside of her noseTouches the inside of her noseNeeds new supportive friendsNeeds new supportive friends

Fears the boogie monsterFears the boogie monsterGives lollies to her fat friendsGives lollies to her fat friends

Wonders if any of her wishes will come trueWonders if any of her wishes will come trueDreams of being richDreams of being rich

Believes in the tooth fairy and santaBelieves in the tooth fairy and santaLoves being cared forLoves being cared for

Is a humanIs a humanSinclair.Sinclair.

Riddle PoemRiddle PoemLine 1: clue about subject

Line 2: adjective and noun

Line 3: two actions connected to subject

Line 4: phrase or statement

Line 5: answer

Line 1: clue about subject

Line 2: adjective and noun

Line 3: two actions connected to subject

Line 4: phrase or statement

Line 5: answer

Haymeadow, Gary Paulsen

Haymeadow, Gary Paulsen

DumbDumbfly-followedfly-followed

stubborn and stinkystubborn and stinkyspread out like a gray carpetspread out like a gray carpet

herd of sheepherd of sheep

- - Michael, Grade 8Michael, Grade 8

My Riddle Poem#1My Riddle Poem#1

Is a drinkIs a drinkCan have hot or coldCan have hot or cold

Is BrownIs BrownComes in a green packetComes in a green packet

MiloMilo

RappingRapping

Keep the beat

Repetition

Rhyming

Keep the beat

Repetition

Rhyming

Rapunzel’s RapRapunzel’s RapRapunzel was a girl with hair of goldRapunzel was a girl with hair of gold

Trapped in a tower in days of oldTrapped in a tower in days of old

She wasn’t allowed outside to playShe wasn’t allowed outside to playAnd her golden hair grew longer each dayAnd her golden hair grew longer each day

Grew longer and longer and longer each day.Grew longer and longer and longer each day.

The witch who locked her up was meanThe witch who locked her up was meanWith a pointed nose and a face of greenWith a pointed nose and a face of green

Mean mean meaner than the queen of mean.Mean mean meaner than the queen of mean.

- Sonja Dunn- Sonja Dunn

My Rap Poem #1My Rap Poem #1

Bayley is so coolBayley is so coolShe makes every one droolShe makes every one drool

with her styly hairwith her styly hairshe looks like a bearshe looks like a bear

Polka dot topsPolka dot topsand melting paddle popsand melting paddle pops

go, go, go, go bayleygo, go, go, go bayleygo, go, go, go bayleygo, go, go, go bayley

go, go, gogo, go, go

She likes Miley CyrusShe likes Miley Cyrusbut hates a computer virusbut hates a computer virusShe eats triple sponge cakeShe eats triple sponge cake

and in the weekend she likes to bakeand in the weekend she likes to bake

go, go, go, go bayleygo, go, go, go bayleygo, go, go, go bayleygo, go, go, go bayley

go, go, gogo, go, go

Animated PoemAnimated Poem

Illustrate a poem

Scan

Animate using a software program

Incorporate into a presentation

Illustrate a poem

Scan

Animate using a software program

Incorporate into a presentation

Animated Three Blind Mice

Animated Three Blind Mice

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Diary of Poetry Readings!

Diary of Poetry Readings!

Total Points:Total Points:

Date: Title: Poet: Genre:

The Principle is Missing Ken Nesbitt Funny

The marvelous Homework and

Housework MchineKen Nesbitt Funny

My Noisy Brother Bruce Lansky Funny

Headless Town - Funny

My Selected Poet!My Selected Poet!

Ken NesbittKen Nesbitt

About My Poet!About My Poet!

Who I Am

I am 46 years old and I was born on February 20, 1962 in Berkeley, California. I grew up in Fresno and San Diego, California.

Who I Am

I am 46 years old and I was born on February 20, 1962 in Berkeley, California. I grew up in Fresno and San Diego, California.

Extra Poems that I’ve Collected!

Extra Poems that I’ve Collected!

FriendsFriendsFriends smile at you.Friends smile at you.They like your face.They like your face.They want to be with youThey want to be with youAny old place.Any old place.

Friends have fun with you.Friends have fun with you.Friends shareFriends shareThey’re glad when you’re happy---They’re glad when you’re happy---When you’re sad, they care.When you’re sad, they care.

If you’re a friendIf you’re a friendThen you care, too.Then you care, too.That’s why your friendsThat’s why your friendsAre glad you’re you!!!Are glad you’re you!!!

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