CLERIHEW POETRY
Step 1
What is a Clerihew Poem?
A clerihew is a humorous poem about a person. It was invented by Edward Clerihew Bentley, an English mystery writer. The first line of a clerihew ends with the person’s name. The second line rhymes with the first and tells something about the person. The third and fourth lines rhyme with each other and tell something about the person, too.
Sample:
There goes a boy named Jordan Johnson,
He thinks he’ll have some fun.
He brings the school bus to a screeching halt,
Without anyone knowing who’s at fault.
On a sheet of paper create your own Clerihew Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclassdetail.aspx?LessonPlanID=19
What is a Clerihew Poem?
A clerihew is a humorous poem about a person. It was invented by Edward Clerihew Bentley, an English mystery writer. The first line of a clerihew ends with the person’s name. The second line rhymes with the first and tells something about the person. The third and fourth lines rhyme with each other and tell something about the person, too.
Sample:
There goes a boy named Jordan Johnson,
He thinks he’ll have some fun.
He brings the school bus to a screeching halt,
Without anyone knowing who’s at fault.
On a sheet of paper create your own Clerihew Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/poetryclassdetail.aspx?LessonPlanID=19
DIAMONTE POETRY
Step 2
What is a Diamonte Poem?
This verse has seven lines and is diamond-shaped. It begins with one topic and ends with a completely different topic. To write a diamonte, begin each word with a capital letter and follow these directions.
Sample:
Line 1 is a noun. It is the subject of the poem.
Line 2 has two words that describe the subject.
Line 3 contains three “-ing” words that describe the subject.
Line 4 has two short phrases. The first phrase describes the original subject and the
second phrase describes a new subject that is often the opposite of the original
subject.
Line 5 uses three “-ing” words about the new subject
Line 6 contains two words that describe this new subject.
Line 7 names the new or opposite subject.
On a sheet of paper create your own Diamonte Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante/
What is a Diamonte Poem?
This verse has seven lines and is diamond-shaped. It begins with one topic and ends with a completely different topic. To write a diamonte, begin each word with a capital letter and follow these directions.
Sample:
Line 1 is a noun. It is the subject of the poem.
Line 2 has two words that describe the subject.
Line 3 contains three “-ing” words that describe the subject.
Line 4 has two short phrases. The first phrase describes the original subject and the
second phrase describes a new subject that is often the opposite of the original
subject.
Line 5 uses three “-ing” words about the new subject
Line 6 contains two words that describe this new subject.
Line 7 names the new or opposite subject.
On a sheet of paper create your own Diamonte Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante/
COUPLET POETRY
Step 3
What is a Couplet Poem?
The couplet is a two-line verse. The last word in each line rhymes. A poem can be made up
of one or more couplets.
Sample:
The rabbits danced away the night,
Then disappeared at morning’s light.
On a sheet of paper create your own Couplet Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.poemhunter.com/poems/couplet/page-3/
What is a Couplet Poem?
The couplet is a two-line verse. The last word in each line rhymes. A poem can be made up
of one or more couplets.
Sample:
The rabbits danced away the night,
Then disappeared at morning’s light.
On a sheet of paper create your own Couplet Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.poemhunter.com/poems/couplet/page-3/
LIMERICK POETRY
Step 4
What is a Limerick Poem?
A limerick is a comical poem consisting of five lines. Lines 1, 2 and 5 rhyme and lines 3 and 4 rhyme.
Sample:
There once was a young girl named Rose,
Who dreamed of great wealth and fine clothes.
So exceedingly vain,
Was this very “plain Jane,”
That to others she would snub her nose!
On a sheet of paper create your own Limerick Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.poeticlimericks.com/
What is a Limerick Poem?
A limerick is a comical poem consisting of five lines. Lines 1, 2 and 5 rhyme and lines 3 and 4 rhyme.
Sample:
There once was a young girl named Rose,
Who dreamed of great wealth and fine clothes.
So exceedingly vain,
Was this very “plain Jane,”
That to others she would snub her nose!
On a sheet of paper create your own Limerick Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.poeticlimericks.com/
ACROSTIC POETRY
Step 5
What is Acrostic Poem?
The acrostic has been around for centuries. To write an acrostic, write a word, phrase, or name down the left side of the paper. Then write a series of word or phrases that describe the topic or give your feelings about it. Each line begins with a letter of the name or subject.
Sample:
Beauty sometimes
Lies below the surface.
Look At the inside
Not the
Covering. You might find Hidden an
Enchanting surprise.
On a sheet of paper create your Acrostic Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/acrostic/
What is Acrostic Poem?
The acrostic has been around for centuries. To write an acrostic, write a word, phrase, or name down the left side of the paper. Then write a series of word or phrases that describe the topic or give your feelings about it. Each line begins with a letter of the name or subject.
Sample:
Beauty sometimes
Lies below the surface.
Look At the inside
Not the
Covering. You might find Hidden an
Enchanting surprise.
On a sheet of paper create your Acrostic Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/acrostic/
ALLITERATION POETRY
Step 6
What is an Alliteration Poem?
An alliteration poem uses sound to create a special effect. To create an alliteration poem, choose words that begin with the same sound. Try writing three lines of poetry with alliteration in each line. The trick is to make all the words start with the same sound.
Sample:
Terrible, taunting
Tom Took the test
Two times two.
On a sheet of paper create your own Alliteration Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/alliteration.html
What is an Alliteration Poem?
An alliteration poem uses sound to create a special effect. To create an alliteration poem, choose words that begin with the same sound. Try writing three lines of poetry with alliteration in each line. The trick is to make all the words start with the same sound.
Sample:
Terrible, taunting
Tom Took the test
Two times two.
On a sheet of paper create your own Alliteration Poem. Here is a website for you to help you create your poem.
http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/alliteration.html