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Three Poetry Forms

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Three Poetry Forms

Three Poetry Forms

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📚 Part 1: Poetry Knowledge

1. Match each poetry form with its country of origin:
1. Haiku
2. Cinquain
3. Limerick
A. Ireland
B. Japan
C. USA
2. Which poetry form has exactly 3 lines?

Haiku

Cinquain

Limerick

3. What is the syllable pattern for a Haiku?

5-7-5

2-4-6-8-2

8-8-5-5-8

🔍 Part 2: Identifying Poetry Forms

4. Read this poem and identify what type it is:

Cherry blossoms fall
Gentle breeze carries petals
Spring's beauty returns

Haiku

Cinquain

Limerick

5. What characteristics help you identify a Limerick? (Check all that apply)

It has 5 lines

It rhymes AABBA

It's usually humorous

It focuses on nature

6. Complete the syllable pattern for a Cinquain:

Line 1: _____ syllables
Line 2: _____ syllables
Line 3: _____ syllables
Line 4: _____ syllables
Line 5: _____ syllables

✍️ Part 3: Creating Your Own Poetry

7. Write your own Haiku about nature (remember: 5-7-5 syllables):
8. Plan a Cinquain poem. Choose your topic and write one word or phrase for each line:

Topic: ________________

Line 1 (2 syllables):

Line 2 (4 syllables):

Line 3 (6 syllables):

Line 4 (8 syllables):

Line 5 (2 syllables):

9. Start a funny Limerick. Complete the first two lines (they should rhyme):

There once was a _____________ from _____________,

🎨 Part 4: Poetry Analysis and Creativity

10. What themes are most common in Haiku poetry?
11. Draw a picture to illustrate your favourite poetry form from today's lesson:
12. Explain why you think poetry has different forms and structures:
13. Which poetry form would you like to practise more? Why?

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