1、Organise a poetry contest To learn different forms of poetry and discover their formats. To create a poem.Work in groups. Surf the internet to research different forms of poetry and discover their formats. 1.ABC Poem A poem that has five lines and creates a mood, picture, or feeling. Lines 1 through
2、 4 are made up of words, phrases or clauses while the first word of each line is in alphabetical order. Line 5 is one sentence long and begins with any letter.n. 字母诗字母诗2. Ballad A poem that tells a story similar to a folk tale or legend which often has a repeated refrain.3. Epic A poem that tells a
3、long story about brave actions and exciting events.4. Dramatic monologue A type of poem which is spoken to a listener. The speaker addresses a specific topic while the listener unwittingly reveals details about himself / herself.戏剧独白诗戏剧独白诗n. 叠句叠句n. 史诗史诗n. 叙事诗叙事诗Here are the names of some poem types
4、and examples to get you started.blank verse无韵诗无韵诗cinquain五行诗五行诗concrete (shape)具象诗具象诗couplet对联、对句对联、对句free verse自由诗自由诗haiku俳句俳句limerick五行打油诗五行打油诗list poem清单诗清单诗nursery rhyme儿歌、童谣儿歌、童谣sonnet十四行诗十四行诗Find examples of three forms of poetry that you can imitate. WinterA glistening slowflakeBright light r
5、eflectsCreates shadows Distant wonderlandThe winter is the best time of year.Example 1 ABC PoemExample 2 THIS IS JUST TO SAYI have eatenthe plumsthat were inthe iceboxand whichyou were probablysayingfor breakfastFree verseForgive methey were deliciousso sweetand so cold William Carlos WilliamsExampl
6、e 3There was an Old Man in a boat,Who said, “Im afloat! Im afloat!”When they said, “No! you aint!”He was ready to faint.That unhappy Old Man in a boat. Edward LearLimerickExample 4Concrete (shape) poemThink of the common themes that go with these types of poems. For example, a limerick should usuall
7、y be silly, a haiku is often about nature, and a sonnet is often about love.1. Love 2. Celebrations 3. Nature4. HeroesBrainstorm ideas and make a mind map related to your theme. You can include in your mind map:Your themeyour feelingsa personal storywords that rhymeconcrete nouns and vivid verbsanyt
8、hing the theme makes you think of metaphors& similes Write your poems based on your mind maps.Twinkle, twinkle, little starHow I wonder what you areUp above the world so highLike a diamond in the skyTwinkle, twinkle, little starHow I wonder what you areWhen the blazing sun is goneWhen he nothing shines uponThen you show your little lightTwinkle, twinkle, all the nightnursery rhymePresent your poems to the class and then have everyone vote on the best poem.Choose one of your favourite poems and recite it to present it in class.
