The document provides instructions for writing a cinqain poem, which is a 5 line poem with a specific structure: line 1 contains a noun title, line 2 contains two describing adjectives, line 3 contains three "ING" verbs, line 4 contains a related phrase, and line 5 contains a synonym for the title noun. An example cinqain is provided about a sheepdog to demonstrate the 5 line structure.

1. Pronounced….SIN CAIN

2. Writing A Cinqain
• Line 1: a one-word title
(Noun that tells what the poem is about)
• Line 2: two adjectives describing the title
• Line 3: three “ING” action verb
• Line 4: a related phrase
• Live 5: a synonym for the title

3. Example
Sheepdog
Gentle, shaggy
Ambling, rambling, shambling
A rollicking hayrick of unruly hair
Sadie
Noun
2 Adjectives
3 ING’s
Related
Sentence
Synonym

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