Luke’s Poetry

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Luke’s Poetry

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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 (A Poetry Handbook)

What is Poetry? My Definition!What is Poetry? My Definition!

Poetry is .…a song from the heart without music, an endless amount of beautiful songs just waiting to be released into the world

Poetry is .…a song from the heart without music, an endless amount of beautiful songs just waiting to be released into the world

-Me

Acrostic Acrostic

The word acrostic is formed from the Greek word acros (outermost) and stichos (line of poetry).  The acrostic is a poem where the first letter of each line forms a word when you read them looking downward.

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

Panthers growl,Orioles sing, Eagles soar, Monkeys swing. See? 

My Acrostic #1My Acrostic #1

Flying birds always freeOak, maple and walnut treeRustling animals out at nightEveryone seems to get a frightStinky skunks rummaging rabbitsThere in the forest

Flying birds always freeOak, maple and walnut treeRustling animals out at nightEveryone seems to get a frightStinky skunks rummaging rabbitsThere in the forest

My Acrostic #2My Acrostic #2

Hungry always wanting moreUnstopable is everyoneMaybe just one moreAgain and againNever to stopSo is the human

Hungry always wanting moreUnstopable is everyoneMaybe just one moreAgain and againNever to stopSo is the human

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

Imagine something

It is perfect in the world

And life is at peace

Imagine something

It is perfect in the world

And life is at peace

My Haiku #2My Haiku #2

World death is amiss

Life will never be the same

All because of greed

World death is amiss

Life will never be the same

All because of greed

Collected Haiku #1Collected Haiku #1

In the middy heat

Mules seeks shady carob tree

But Man seeks the beach

In the middy heat

Mules seeks shady carob tree

But Man seeks the beach

Collected Haiku #2Collected Haiku #2

Shows only purpose

To make my garden look good

Four whole months a year

Shows only purpose

To make my garden look good

Four whole months a year

Cinquain Cinquain

Cinquain poems come in three formats:

Cinquain Pattern #1 Line1: One wordLine2: Two wordsLine 3: Three wordsLine 4: Four wordsLine 5: One word

Cinquain Pattern #2 Line1: A nounLine2: Two adjectivesLine 3: Three -ing wordsLine 4: A phraseLine 5: Another word for the noun

Cinquain Cinquain

Cinquain Pattern #3 Line1: Two syllablesLine2: Four syllablesLine 3: Six syllablesLine 4: Eight syllablesLine 5: Two syllables

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

My Cinquain #1My Cinquain #1

ThisThis poemRight here,thisThis is all mycinquain

ThisThis poemRight here,thisThis is all mycinquain

My Cinquain #2My Cinquain #2

CoconutsSo hardBut when crackedThey start to leakmilk

CoconutsSo hardBut when crackedThey start to leakmilk

Diamante Diamante

A diamante is a seven line poem, shaped like a diamond. Line 1: one word(subject/noun that is contrasting to line 7) Line 2: two words(adjectives) that describe line 1 Line 3: three words(action verbs) that relate to line 1 Line 4: four words (nouns)first 2 words relate to line 1last 2 words relate to line 7 Line 5: three words(action verbs) that relate to line 7 Line 6: two words(adjectives) that describe line 7 Line 7: one word( subject/noun that is contrasting to line 1) http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/

Diamante ExampleDiamante Example

square

symmetrical, conventionalshaping, measuring, balancing

boxes, rooms, clocks, halosencircling, circumnavigating, enclosing

round, continuouscircle

My Diamante #1My Diamante #1

waterClear, self-absorbing,

Fragile,changeable,wobblyLiquid,drinkable,crackling,self-growing

burning,dangerous,deadlyUncontrolable,hot

fire

waterClear, self-absorbing,

Fragile,changeable,wobblyLiquid,drinkable,crackling,self-growing

burning,dangerous,deadlyUncontrolable,hot

fire

My Diamante #2My Diamante #2

Land,Firm,solid,

Earth,crumbly,crust,Underground,dirt,clear,breathable,

Atmosphere,clouds,rain,Oxygen,flight,

sky

Land,Firm,solid,

Earth,crumbly,crust,Underground,dirt,clear,breathable,

Atmosphere,clouds,rain,Oxygen,flight,

sky

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 happened what today.strange really quite was.I up woke when was

something wrong sensed.finger I put my couldn’t it on,was there it but.around all I looked,still but couldn’t it find I.continue my day I did so.school but when I got to, noone understood said what I.nurse I went to so I.and said she,”know your I faking boy”.belive me she didn’t, so was not I insisted when I.down sent she me office princabels to the.said and he,”what seems to be the problem?”.startled, amazed was i.talk what how I talk today.woke up then I did,I’ll never know i guess what happened that day on

happened what today.strange really quite was.I up woke when was something wrong sensed.finger I put my couldn’t it on,was there it but.around all I looked,still but couldn’t it find I.continue my day I did so.school but when I got to, noone understood said what I.nurse I went to so I.and said she,”know your I faking boy”.belive me she didn’t, so was not I insisted when I.down sent she me office princabels to the.said and he,”what seems to be the problem?”.startled, amazed was i.talk what how I talk today.woke up then I did,I’ll never know i guess what happened that day on

My Free Verse #2My Free Verse #2what to write this poem aboutSo many things I could doSo many options that I could chooseSo I ask, Which one will be the bestWhich one will stand out from the restBut you know what,I don’t careThat is why I choose nothing,nothing to compareFrom the rest,to be the bestSo that is my poem wraped up and doneThanks for coming,go have fun.

what to write this poem aboutSo many things I could doSo many options that I could chooseSo I ask, Which one will be the bestWhich one will stand out from the restBut you know what,I don’t careThat is why I choose nothing,nothing to compareFrom the rest,to be the bestSo that is my poem wraped up and doneThanks for coming,go have fun.

Collected Free Verse #1Collected Free Verse #1

Life is like the waves it has its ups and downsLife is like a roller coaster it has its twists and turnsLife is like a sport it just depends on what we playLife is like a game of poker it just depends on what we are dealt Life can be given life can be taken Life can be a curseLife can be a blessing Life can be a painLife can be in sain Life has its ways life has its daysLife has its loveLife has its hate Life has its gentler touch but it has its harder punchLife brings you your knees when you feel in needLife brings you a lot of things but in the end it depends on what we dotom Le Guilcher

Life is like the waves it has its ups and downsLife is like a roller coaster it has its twists and turnsLife is like a sport it just depends on what we playLife is like a game of poker it just depends on what we are dealt Life can be given life can be taken Life can be a curseLife can be a blessing Life can be a painLife can be in sain Life has its ways life has its daysLife has its loveLife has its hate Life has its gentler touch but it has its harder punchLife brings you your knees when you feel in needLife brings you a lot of things but in the end it depends on what we dotom Le Guilcher

Collected Free Verse #2Collected Free Verse #2On the thirty third of Januaugust,right before Octember,a strange thing didn't happenthat I always won't remember.At eleven in the afternoon,while making midnight brunch,I poured a glass of sandwiches and baked a plate of punch.Then I climbed up on my head to seethe silver sky of green,and danced around my feet because I'd turned eleventeen.A parade began to end and music started not to play,as rain came out and snowed all nightthat warm and sunny day.That was how it didn't happenas I keenly don't remember,on the thirty third of Januaugust,right before Octember.--Kenn Nesbitt

On the thirty third of Januaugust,right before Octember,a strange thing didn't happenthat I always won't remember.At eleven in the afternoon,while making midnight brunch,I poured a glass of sandwiches and baked a plate of punch.Then I climbed up on my head to seethe silver sky of green,and danced around my feet because I'd turned eleventeen.A parade began to end and music started not to play,as rain came out and snowed all nightthat warm and sunny day.That was how it didn't happenas I keenly don't remember,on the thirty third of Januaugust,right before Octember.--Kenn Nesbitt

Repeat Poster PoemRepeat Poster Poem

Select Subject Statements beginning with same word Design a shape Cut out multiple shapes One statement on each shape Attach to poster in all directions

Friendship is being there

Friendsh

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heartFriendship is a feast

Friendship is trying to understand a mole

Luke, Grade 6

Salamandastron, Brian Jacque

My Repeat Poster Poem #1My Repeat Poster Poem #1

Life is

an amazi

ng thing

Life is

an amazi

ng thing

Life is beautifu

lLife is an massive banquet the doesn’t last forever

Life varies in meanings between people

Life is extremely powerful

Character PoemCharacter PoemFirst name ____________Lives in ______ where s/heHears ________________Sees _________________Touches ______________Needs ________________Fears _________________Gives _________________Wonders ______________Dreams _______________Believes ______________Loves ________________Is ____________________Last name.

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest,Ann McGovern

Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest,Ann McGovern

RobinLives in Sherwood Forest where heHears 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, andIs happy to live in Sherwood ForestHood. - Joshua, Grade 8

RobinLives in Sherwood Forest where heHears 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, andIs happy to live in Sherwood ForestHood. - Joshua, Grade 8

My Character Poem #1My Character Poem #1

LukeLives in Palmerston north where he livesHears most things around himSees things in his head Touches whatever’s not to be touchedNeeds life to liveFears a world without funny thingsGives sad jokesWonders if they really got on the moonDreams they did butBelieves they didn’t get on the moonLoves musicIs unaware of things happening around himJohnson

LukeLives in Palmerston north where he livesHears most things around himSees things in his head Touches whatever’s not to be touchedNeeds life to liveFears a world without funny thingsGives sad jokesWonders if they really got on the moonDreams they did butBelieves they didn’t get on the moonLoves musicIs unaware of things happening around himJohnson

Riddle PoemRiddle Poem

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

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 PaulsenHaymeadow, Gary Paulsen

Dumbfly-followedstubborn and stinkyspread out like a gray carpetherd of sheep

- Michael, Grade 8

My Riddle Poem #1My Riddle Poem #1

Nature Life-giving Still and always growing A beautiful thing A tree

Nature Life-giving Still and always growing A beautiful thing A tree

RappingRapping

Keep the beat Repetition Rhyming

Keep the beat Repetition Rhyming

Rapunzel’s RapRapunzel’s Rap

Rapunzel was a girl with hair of goldTrapped in a tower in days of old

She wasn’t allowed outside to playAnd her golden hair grew longer each dayGrew longer and longer and longer each day.

The witch who locked her up was meanWith a pointed nose and a face of greenMean mean meaner than the queen of mean.

- Sonja Dunn

My Rap Poem #1My Rap Poem #1Slithering sneakely through the jungleWaiting for another animal to fumbleLooking for a animal that’s in a jumbleAnd you bet he’ll never be humble

He used to be happy with just a henBut now he won’t stop till he has a whole denCause he’s got some poisonous venomTell you what he’s not afraid to use them

Guess what I’m talking bout a king cobraMan I wish I could only show yaHow deadly this thing can really beHe could shoot it down go one,two,three

So you better hope you’ll never encounterIf you do you better hope that you can shout herOr anyone infact, for that matterSo all hail the king cobra!

Slithering sneakely through the jungleWaiting for another animal to fumbleLooking for a animal that’s in a jumbleAnd you bet he’ll never be humble

He used to be happy with just a henBut now he won’t stop till he has a whole denCause he’s got some poisonous venomTell you what he’s not afraid to use them

Guess what I’m talking bout a king cobraMan I wish I could only show yaHow deadly this thing can really beHe could shoot it down go one,two,three

So you better hope you’ll never encounterIf you do you better hope that you can shout herOr anyone infact, for that matterSo all hail the king cobra!

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 MiceAnimated Three Blind Mice

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Diary of Poetry Readings!Diary of Poetry Readings!

Date: Title: Poet: Genre:

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My Selected Poet!My Selected Poet!

About Kenn Nesbit!About Kenn Nesbit!

Kenn Nesbitt was born on February 20 1962 in Derkeley,California. Grew up in Fresno and san Diego,California,United states.is the auther of several childrens poetry books “the aliens have landed at our school”, and “when the the teacher isn’t looking”,with Linda Knaus.he also writes for www.poetry4kids.com

Kenn Nesbitt was born on February 20 1962 in Derkeley,California. Grew up in Fresno and san Diego,California,United states.is the auther of several childrens poetry books “the aliens have landed at our school”, and “when the the teacher isn’t looking”,with Linda Knaus.he also writes for www.poetry4kids.com

Extra Poems that I’ve

Collected!

Extra Poems that I’ve

Collected!

Extra poem #1Extra poem #1 The headless horseman’s hattery Has hats of every kind. They’ve just the hat you want No matter what you have in mind.

They’ve baseball caps and bonnets. They’ve sombreros and berets. They’ve hats to wear with uniforms And hats for holidays.

They’ve top hats made of Asian silk, And fezzes made of felt, And hats of wool, and hats of straw, And hats of beaver pelt.

They welcome cash and credit cards. They’ll gladly take a check. And all their hats are sure to fit On any headless neck.

By Kenn Nesbitt

The headless horseman’s hattery Has hats of every kind. They’ve just the hat you want No matter what you have in mind.

They’ve baseball caps and bonnets. They’ve sombreros and berets. They’ve hats to wear with uniforms And hats for holidays.

They’ve top hats made of Asian silk, And fezzes made of felt, And hats of wool, and hats of straw, And hats of beaver pelt.

They welcome cash and credit cards. They’ll gladly take a check. And all their hats are sure to fit On any headless neck.

By Kenn Nesbitt

Extra poem #2Extra poem #2

A mosquito was heard to complain “A chemist has poisoned my brain!” The cause of his sorrow Was paradichloro- Triphenyldichloroethane

UK Education Staffroom

A mosquito was heard to complain “A chemist has poisoned my brain!” The cause of his sorrow Was paradichloro- Triphenyldichloroethane

UK Education Staffroom

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