1. CinquainCinquain
PenguinPenguin
black whiteblack white
waddling, swimming,waddling, swimming,
leapingleaping
a tuxedo in the colda tuxedo in the cold
waterwater
Emperor.Emperor.

2. What we are going to do:
• Create Cinquains.
• Learn how to use thesauruses.
• Video record each other.
• Put video clips onto class website.

3. What is a cinquain?
• A cinquain is a five-line poem that
has special syllable counts.
• A cinquain poem has its own unique
format.

4. What is the layout?
Line 1: A one-word line, should be a noun.
This is your subject.
Line 2: Two adjectives about the subject.
Line 3: Three verbs that end in –ing that are
about the subject.
Line 4: Four words about a feeling of the
subject.
Line 5: One word synonym about subject.

5. Speech
But I already
know how to
talk!!

6. What is a noun?
• Person, place, thing
or idea.
• Miss Mitchell
• Friendship
• Classroom
• Happiness
• Sunshine
• Gummy Bears
• School
• Snowflake
• Planet
• Computer
• Ice cream
• Baseball

7. What is a verb?
• Shows Action
• Fly
• Skip
• Jump
• Pounce
• Whisper
• Sneak
• Laugh
• Dance
• Kick
• Run
• Yell
• Write
• Play
• Follow

8. What is an adjective?
• Describing words
that affect nouns
• Brown (Colors)
• Red
• Quick (Speed)
• Slow
• Huge (Size)
• Tiny
• Hard
• Fuzzy
• Elegant
• Mysterious
• Quiet
• Soft
• Cold
• Creamy

9. What is a synonym?
• A word having the
same (or almost the
same) meaning as
another word.
• An alternative to the
word.
• Dessert  Pudding
• Happy  Glad
• Movie  Film
• Sports  Athletics
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11. A thesaurus…
…is a dictionary that gives alternate
words or synonyms.
…can be used online as well.
…can also be found of inside of a
dictionary.

12. But how do I use a thesaurus?

13. Using a thesaurus…in the
classroom.
1. Go over to the book shelf and take
one down.
2. Search for the word you that you
want just like you would while using
a dictionary.
3. The alternative word will be listed.
Just take your pick!

14. Using a thesaurus…
interactively
1. Go to an assigned computer.
2. Go online.
3. Type in: www.thesaurus.com
4. Once on the page type in the word
that you would like to replace and
hit SEARCH
5. Find the appropriate definition for
the word that you are searching.
6. Select a synonym from the list of

15. Let’s do it together!
1. At your computer click on
the internet explorer icon:
2. Type in
www.thesaurus.com for the
website.
3. Type in the word fuzzy.
What comes up for
synonyms?
What is other word could
you use?

16. Now it’s time to make your own
Cinquain!

17. How to start:
1. Start by using the Gather Your Thoughts
work sheet to get ideas on what subject
you want to use.
2. Next use the Cinquain Graphic Organizer
worksheet to start your poem.
3. Be sure to use both types of thesauruses
to create synonyms in your poem!
4. Put the finishing touches on your
cinquain.

18. Finally…
1. Practice your poems together and
tonight with your family for
homework.
2. Pick out your favorite and be
prepared to be video taped
tomorrow!
3. Have fun!

19. References
• http://shelovestoknit.typepad.com/she_lov