Exploring Genres: Poetry

• A form of writing that expresses an idea or feeling
• Written in verse or lines
• There is often a rhythm or rhyme in the combination of words
• Poems often use imagery to help the reader feel or see
• There are many different types of poetry with specific formats like Haiku, Diamante, Acrostic, etc.
• Anyone can write a poem!

Novels in verse tell a story through the format of poetry.

The call number for poetry in the library is 811.

Here's a few favorites:

Click on the picture to make a copy of the Magnetic Poetry Jamboard.

1 minute video directions HERE

Click on this template to make a poem in your pocket slide.

From Poets.org: Print one of these poems and illustrate it.  Put it in your pocket or give it to someone on April 27th (or anytime in April).