*Line 1 is repeated in Line 4 and Line 7.
*Line 2 is repeated in Line 8.
*The end of Line 1 and Line 2 rhyme.
*The end of Line 3 and Line 5 rhyme.
*The end of Line 4 and Line 6 rhyme.
- Write your own triolet in response to a piece of Escher art.
- Visit this link for a picture of Escher Art
Cinquain:
*Line 1 is a single word, subject
*Line 2 contains two adjectives, both describing the subject, unrelated
structurally, and separated by a comma.
*Line 3 contains three adjectives
*Line 4 contains four words forming a phrase or clause
*Line 5 repeats Line 1
- Write your own cinquain about the weather i.e. snow!!
Haiku: is a poem that has 17 syllables and usually follows this pattern:
*Line 1 = 5 syllables
*Line 2 = 7 syllables
*Line 3 = 5 syllables
- Write your own Haiku in response to one (1) of the following paintings
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Hint: pay attention to what elements from the season are used to construct the picture of the face. e.g. rose for a cheek, peas for teeth, etc.
Concrete Poetry
- Your choice of topic.
- Your poem must be represented visually as well as with words.
- You will create an outline of a shape and then write your poem along the outline.
- e.g. If you choose to write about "school" your symbol could be a pencil. Your poem would be written in the outline of the pencil.
Create a Poetry Collection that includes:
- I AM poem from beginning of course
- Romeo & Juliet Sonnet - Montague or Capulet
- Triolet
- Cinquain
- Haiku
- Concrete Poetry
**Choose one (1) of your poems to present orally to the class. - January 9th,
**Your collection will be handed in January 9th.