During the month of December, we will be focusing on reading and writing different styles of poetry. Everyday we will be introduced to a different type of poem. We will review the rules and definition of each type together and practice writing them as a class. Independently, students will write at least one poem for each type we study. Daily, students will be asked to share their poems. Everyone is expected to share at least one poem. At the end of the unit, students will type out each poem and construct a book of poetry.
Poem Unit Agenda
Type of Poem Required # of Poems Date Taught
Clerihew 3 Tues 12/9
Diamante 2 Wed 12/10
Couplets 2 (3 couplet) Thurs 12/11
Definition 1 Fri 12/12
Haiku 2 Mon 12/15
Hexaduad 2 Tues 12/16
Limerick 2-3 Wed 12/17
Onomatopoeia 5-7 sentence paragraph Thurs 12/18
Poetic Cryptogram 1-2 (not typed) Fri 12/19
IMC Type Mon-Wed 1/5-1/7
