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- 2. We already discussed 2 topics. Do you remember the first one? How about the second topic? Are you ready for the next topic? I hope that you have prepared a notebook/paper, pencil/pens and rubber. We are surely to use them.
- 3. Today we are going to learn about: 1. Poem 3. Types of Poems 2. Common Words in Poetry
- 5. Poetry Poetry is a form of literature and a very wide genre of writing. It is a form of imaginative writing that can be written by anybody. teenagers adults elderly Primary Students
- 6. People choose to write poetry based on many different things. Expressing thoughts and feelings about something in a creative way is what poetry is all about.
- 7. Poetry has many different forms, and can be written in many different ways. They can be short or long, fun or sad, real or imagined, rhyming or not. There is a lot of freedom when writing poetry and because of this, the writer is able to express their thoughts and feelings in very unique ways.
- 8. Some of the Commonly used Terms in Poetry Stanza Rhymes Syllables
- 10. How many stanzas are there in this poem? First Stanza Third Stanza Fourth Stanza There are four stanzas in the poem. Second Stanza
- 11. Rhyme Fright and night Would hood Should could Hail and pale Male and stale Air and fare Two and do Day and sway Pause and claws Bears and stairs Some examples of rhyme: Rhyme occurs when two words sound the same when spoken out loud. These words usually have the same ending sounds, however they don’t need to be spelt the same. Rhyme is used in poetry to create something interesting to read. It is used to create a pattern within a poem. Can you think of any rhyming words? Pause the video and read the rhyming words by yourself.
- 12. Using Syllables A syllable is a unit of written or spoken words. Syllables are broken up sounds that are used to create words. Cat, (1) Fluffy, (2) Catches mice, (3) My faithful pet. (4) Look at the syllable pattern in this poem: One syllable = monosyllabic More than one syllable = polysyllabic Syllables are used in poetry to create rhythm. To know how many syllables there are in a word, you can clap as you read the word.
- 14. How many syllables? Amazing Thailand 5
- 15. How many syllables? The stranger’s cat 5
- 16. How many syllables? the cute little seashell on sand 8
- 17. How many syllables? brother’s stinky socks under his messy bed 11
- 18. Learning Types of Poetry Couplet Poetry Adjective Poetry Poetry Using Onomatopoeia Poetry Using Repetition
- 19. Couplet Poetry A couplet is a pair of lines. These two lines typically rhyme together. They are also the same length due to same number of syllables present. Couplets are used in poetry in order to create a rhyming flow. It’s hard to see the butterfly, As it flies across the night sky. I made the biscuits one by one, I’m waiting for the bell, they’re done. Lightning, thunder all around, So much rains falls to the ground. Some examples of couplets within poems: 8 syllables in each line 8 syllables in each line 7 syllables in each line How many syllables are there in each line of the first couplet? How many syllables are there in each line of the second couplet? How many syllables are there in each line of the third couplet? Did you get the answers right? Great! Now, pause the video and read the couplets by yourself.
- 20. More Examples Can you find the rhyming words?
- 21. Let’s try to finish these couplets by providing the last word in each line. They should rhyme. I have wished birds would fly __________ And not sing by my house all ___________ Books have powers over __________ Inside a book I’m not ___________ away day me free How many syllables are there in each line of the first couplet? How many in the second one? 8 7 You can pause the video to try making your own couplets. It could be about anything!
- 22. Adjective Poetry Adjectives are describing words. They are used in poetry to create many different effects and visual pictures to the reader. The adjectives can be used for a more in-depth description of a noun, or they can be used to add more excitement and attention within a line or verse. Roaring roads, Noisy cars, Beaming headlights, Tall streetlamps, Dark, cold night. Some examples of effective adjectives:
- 23. Adjective Poem Challenge! Take a photo of your finished adjective poem and send in teams. Can you finish this poem by using adjectives to fill in the blanks? Pause the video to take this challenge. Write on your paper or notebook.
- 24. Using Onomatopoeia Onomatopoeia is when a word imitates its natural sound, or suggests the sound a certain object makes. It is used in poetry to create a sound effect to make the description more expressive and interesting. bang crash pop smash drip Some examples of onomatopoeia: buzz tick tock whoosh wham pow
- 25. Examples of Poems Using Onomatopoeia More examples!
- 26. Can you fine the Onomatopoeia in the poem below?
- 27. Using Repetition Repetition is when a certain word, sentence or phase is written more than once in a poem. Repetition is used in poetry to help make the poem more interesting, and to help create patterns. Depending on the word or phrase that is repeated, repetition allows for more emphasis to be placed on certain themes, ideas or objects. I’m car sick. Open a window. I’m car sick. Take this pill I’m car sick. Rest your eyes. I’m car sick. Shh. Be still. Some examples of where repetition can be used in poetry: I’m car sick. Drink some ginger ale. I’m car sick. Can you try to wait? I’m car sick. Now we’re almost there I feel better. Oh no! Too late. Pause the video and read the prose poetry by yourself.
- 28. Another Example Pause the video and read the prose poetry by yourself.
- 29. Activity Answer the worksheet provided about poetry. You can find it in the assignment tab.