🐕 WALT: Create a rhyming poem about a dog

Success Criteria: I can write a 4-line poem with rhyming words and describe a dog using interesting words.

1. Look at the picture above. What do you notice about the dog? Circle your ideas:

Fluffy fur

Wagging tail

Happy face

Big paws

Floppy ears

Playful

2. Choose words that rhyme with "dog". Tick the ones you like:

log

frog

jog

fog

3. Choose words that rhyme with "play". Tick the ones you like:

day

way

stay

say

✏️ Write Your Dog Poem

Instructions: Complete each line using the sentence starters. Try to make lines 2 and 4 rhyme, and lines 1 and 3 rhyme if you can!

Line 1: I see a dog who likes to ________________________

Line 2: With fur as soft as ________________________

Line 3: He runs and jumps throughout the ________________________

Line 4: My furry friend in every ________________________

5. Read your poem aloud. Does it have a nice rhythm when you say it? Circle one:

Yes, it sounds good!

It's okay

I need to change some words

🌟 Make It Even Better!

6. Add one more line to your poem. What else would you like to say about your dog?

7. Give your poem a title:

Title: _________________________________

8. Extension Challenge: Can you write a completely new 4-line poem about a different animal? Try it below!

Dog Poetry Writing Template

Dog Poetry Writing Template

🐕 WALT: Create a rhyming poem about a dog

✏️ Write Your Dog Poem

🌟 Make It Even Better!

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