Help others with editing
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I don't understand
I don't understand why friends reject me why I can't do long division why chocolate is better than strawberry But most of all why the world needs guns why some people suffer why people can't just get along why there are arguments What I understand most is why the sun is hot why the tides go in and out why cheetahs are endangered why ice-cream tastes so good |
Persuade!
Why I should be allowed
I'm responsible! I've done all my chores. I've made my bed. No lumps. My friends aren't like that! No, I won't drink alcohol. Yes, I will pack a toothbrush. No, I don't smoke. I know I can call you if I am in trouble. Everyone else is! Th other parents think it's OK! But..... I know! Of course I'll be careful. Trust me. by Janna Tiearney |
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How will you present it?
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Example:
(Silence) Cat Sun Lying On the deck Curled up, tail wrapped 'round I think she's having lots of fun |
Give advice with a hay(na)ku
A wise old owl lived in an oak;
The more he saw, the less he spoke. The less he spoke, the more he heard; Why can't we be like that wise old bird? |
In a traditional Hay(na)ku, there are:
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found poem
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Introduction
Boring Poem
Example:
I get up and go to school Day after day, day after day! Do what I'm told, Day after day, day after day! Listen to the same old warnings, Day after day, day after day! Get most of my sums wrong, Day after day, day after day! etc. |
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Working from prior knowledge
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Free verse
Look at the free verse examples. (download the file below)
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1. Read the free verse poems together as a class.
2. Make brief notes on each poem. 3. Talk about the poems – which ones do you like? Why? |
Goal poem
Write a poem about something you want to accomplish in the future. Some people get their inspiration from looking to the future. Poetry can be a great way to think about your goals.
Ask yourself these questions:
Share it if you want to. Add it to your Poetry Portfolio. |