
Haiku Example:
Tall beautiful trees
Wind moving the leaves gently
large limbs stretching Up
Poetry provides a way to express your feelings and describe everyday things in a unique and personal way. Try writing in one of this poetry styles:
Haiku:
Haiku is a type of poetry that originated in Japan. This poem has three lines; that have five, seven and five syllables each. With this style of poem you want to describe an object or subject in just a few words. Select an object, subject or place and describe how it makes you feel or what you hear and see.
First line: five syllables
Second line: seven syllables
Third line: five syllables
Cinquain:
Cinquain (pronounced sin-cane) is a five line poem that describes and expresses your feelings about a certain subject. Cinquain poems are easily written, often without the writer knowing they are writing poetry.
Take a piece of paper and draw the following blank lines:
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Follow these directions to write your Cinquain poem:
- Line 1: Pick a subject, name it with one word
- Line 2: Describe the subject with two words
- Line 3: Use three words to describe what the subject does
- Line 4: Write four words for how you feel about the subject
- Line 5: Write another word (one word) for the subject
Example:
Flower
Colorful Beautiful
Bloom Decorate Attract
Admire Love Enjoy Appreciate
Blossom
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