Kia Ora Reader
this is my week 8 Poem types theres Acrostic poem Haiku poem, Cinquain Poem and Free Verse.
Monday- Acrostic poem
An acrostic poem uses the letters of a word to begin each line, with lines that describe or relate to that word. It features a vertically written word, vivid language, and does not require rhyming An acrostic Poem
S – Students learning every day
C – Classes full of new things to learn H – Helping friends with their work
O – Opening books to read and explore
O – Opportunities to grow play and have fun
L – Learning new things together
Tuesday – Haiku poem
What is a Haiku? A haiku is a short Japanese poem that captures a moment in nature.Features of a Haiku
Three lines only ✓
5 syllables in line 1 ✓
7 syllables in line 2 ✓
5 syllables in line 3 ✓
Often about nature ✓
Creates a strong image
Green leaves catch the rain(5)
Soft breeze whispers through the woods(7)
Life blooms in the light(5)
What time of day is described? The poem describes the morning.
What can the reader hear? The reader can hear birdsong.
What can the reader see?
The reader can see sparkling morning dew and sunlight warming the earth.
What mood does the poem create? The poem creates a peaceful, serene, and fresh mood.
Why do you think haikus are usually short? Haikus are short because their purpose is to capture a single moment in nature and focus intensely on that one snapshot to create a picture in the reader’s mind.
Wednesday – Cinquain Poem
- What is a Cinquain? A cinquain is a five-line poem that follows a specific pattern. Purpose
- To describe a person, place,
object, or idea - To use carefully chosen words
- To create a clear image
Features of a Cinquain ✓
Five lines ✓ Line 1: One noun ✓
Line 2: Two describing words ✓
Line 3: Three action words ✓
Line 4: Four-word phrase ✓
Line 5: One summarising word ✓ Uses powerful vocabulary
Questions
Who is the poem about? about a teacher who supports and helps students learn
What words describe kaitiaki? The words kind and patient describe the teacher in my poem
What actions does the kaitiaki do? The teacher helps, teaches, and guides others to where they want to get
What does the phrase “Guardian of forests and rivers” tell us? It basically implies the Protector of Nature
Why is “Protector”a good final word? Because teachers as well as they teach they lso protect us in school grounds.
Cinpuain Poem
Teacher Kind, patient
Helping,teaching, guiding
Sharing knowledge every day
Protector
Thursday – Free Verse
Questions
- Where is the poet? School
- What sounds can be heard? none
- What smells are described? None
- How does the poet feel in this place? Happy calm
- Why might a poet choose free verse instead of a poem with rules? Because a free verse might be easier to write for some people.
Walking through the hallways, quiet and still,
The classroom door opens, a calm space to fill.
No loud noises here, just the peace I find,
A happy place for my growing mind.
School is where I learn and play,
A simple, steady, sunny day.
Nga Mihi Reader i hope you enjoy the rest of your day