Shape A Poem

Today we are writing a short poem to use some of the images we have learned in our Language Arts classes. Follow these steps:

PART A. Write a draft in your notebook.

1. Choose a theme for your poem. (for example: school, travel, nature, friendship, family, pet, your town, season, color, taste, or any other theme you like... )

If you don´t have any inspiration today, may be these ideas can get you started: begin your first verse by:
 If.... / there are many, there is a... /  I remember... / my favorite...




2. Your poem must be really short (20-25 words) and include the following figures:

• 1 or 2 stanzas
•  1 alliteration. 

Click here for definition and examples of alliteration.

• 1 metaphor o simile
• 1 rhyme

 What?  you can´t find any rhyme...? try this online Rhymer

• 2 words that are homophones. 

Help yourself with this homophone finder.

 

PART B. Type in your poem using the Shape poem generator.

Now you are ready to publish your poem. You don't need to use your real name. Make a literary pseudonym if you wish. Ready...?If so, click here to generate your poem.

After your poem is ready, submit to your teacher (by clicking on the "share final button")

Enjoy the joy of this joyful toy,

Oh, boy! 

:-)