8th Grade Poetry Project
Completed
Printed
Grade
A to Z Poem
Cinquain (2)
Color Poem
Concrete Poem
Descriptive Poem
Diamond Poem
Haiku (2)
Thank You Poem
Completed poems are due May 8. When all ten poems are complete, you will
choose which ones you want to include in your two-pages of the 8th Grade Poetry
book. You may draw pictures to coordinate with your poems or use clip art. No
photographs please! The two page spread will be due May 13. Remember every
8th grade parent is receiving this book. Include the poems you are proud of!
Thanks for all your hard work.
Comments:
A to Z Poem – Describe what makes you You in a A to Z format.
Cinquain Poems – Cinquain (pronounced sin-cane) Poems are five lines long and
follow a syllabic pattern of 2, 4, 6, 8, 2. They do not have to rhyme, and should be
centered on a page.
Baseball:
The sport I love.
Nationals from DC:
The awesome team that rocks my world
Go Nats!
Color Poem -- Write
an Instant Color My World Poem
Method:
Line 1
Name a color
Lines 2-4
Name 3 things that
are that color
Lines 5-7
Name 3 things that
sound like that color
Lines 8-10
Name 3 things that
taste like that color
Lines 11-13
Name 3 things that
feel like that color
Create My Poem Now !
Clear All Boxes
Sample:
Purple
a bruise on your leg,
bunches of grapes in a bowl,
a sweater that goes great with black,
the sound of power,
fruit juice poured into a glass
a school bell ringing, ringing
Grandma's rhubarb pie.
cold medicine served up on a tablespoon
squishy cough drops,
velvet covered cushions
pointy tip pentel markers,
the sky before lightning starts
Purple can take you for a sweet ride.
Concrete Poem – or shape poem highlights both the written word and an
illustration. First describe something with words, then use the words to highlight
the shape of the object. For example:
A
Pyramid
Built by Egyptians
Many years ago in the sand
Now stands as a structure that highlights
A living, breathing, ancient time and its proud citizens.
Descriptive Poem – A poem that is very specific and uses all five senses. Think
about what you see, hear, smell, taste and feel at the beach, for example. Use
vivid language to bring your topic to life. Possible topics: a day at the beach, a
violent storm, a birthday party, Christmas morning, a favorite pet.
Diamond Poem – this is a poem that follows a pattern and ends in the shape of a
diamond. There is a great template on readwritethink.org for this poem. The
pattern is this: Poem Topic, 2 adjectives, 3 “ing words about the topic, 4 nouns
linking opening topic to ending topic, 3 “ing” words about ending topic, 2
adjectives, ending topic:
Football
Violent, Fierce
Hitting, Throwing, Tackling
Redskins Washington, DC Nationals
Pitching, Hitting, Catching
Calm, Enjoyable
Baseball
Haikus (2) – Japanese poetry, follows the syllable pattern: 5, 7, 5. They are most
often written about nature. One of your haikus must be about nature; the other
is a free choice:
Ocean
White-capped, flowing waves
Home to creatures large and small
Oasis for all
Thank You Poem – a poem, in any form, expressing thanks to someone special to
you.