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What is included in this Resource:

12 poetry type posters with definitions &
examples
20 poetry vocabulary cards
Differentiated poetry idea templates &

practice pages for 13 types of poetry
TONS of poetry writing templates for 13
types of poetry
‘Our Poetry Writing’ banner for your bulletin
board
Student poetry notebooks with cover
Everything you need to teach a
primary poetry writing unit!
Poetry Idea Templates
& Practice Pages
TONS of writing templates for
13 types of poetry
Student Poetry Notebook
Poetry Posters & Vocabulary Cards
12 poetry
type
posters
with
definitions
&
examples
20 poetry
vocabulary
cards
‘Our Poetry Writing’ banner for your bulletin board

Poetry
Banner
Print and hang on your bulletin board to
create a beautiful display of poetry
©Proud to be Primary 2014

Poetry
Posters
Full Sized Anchor Charts & Vocabulary Cards
Anchor Charts with definition and examples
Vocabulary Cards with definitions of poetry terms
(differentiated for younger & older students)

Shape Poetry
Shape poetry is poetry written in a
shape that relates to what the
poem is about or its topic.
For example: A poem about a

ball, written around the ball in a
circle.
A ball bounces, jumps, and moves and is

so much fun to play with.

5 Senses Poetry
5 senses poetry is poetry about what
we see, hear, smell, touch, and taste.
Each line describes the topic.
For example: A poem about a holiday, where you describe

what you see, hear, small, touch, and taste at this time.
I love Halloween!
I see big, orange pumpkins.
I hear ghosts calling “Boo!”
I smell fireworks burning.
I touch the sticky spider web.
I taste the yummy candy.
I love Halloween!
Acrostic Poetry
Acrostic poetry is poetry where the first
letter of each line spells out a
word or a message. It is written
vertically down the page.
For example: A poem about an animal, where each

line describes the animal and its characteristics.
Oviparous birds lay eggs

Waiting patiently for their prey
Lurking in a tree up high
Swoops down in the midnight sky

Rhyming Poetry
Couplet poetry are two line poems where the
last words in each line rhyme. Quatrain poetry
are four line poems where the rhyme takes the
pattern AABB or ABAB.
For example: A rhyming poem about anything in our

world. These poems can be silly!
I used the broom
To clean all around the room A crab walked on the sand
Then climbed up onto my hand
He gave me a tickle and pinch
Which made me wiggle and flinch

Cinquain Poetry
Cinquain poetry is poetry written in five lines about a topic.
Line 1: 1 word (noun/topic)
Line 2: 2 words to describe (adjectives)
Line 3: 3 words that express the action (verbs)
Line 4: 4 words about what happened (feelings)
Line 5: a synonym for the title or same word
For example: A non-rhyming poem about the weather

would take this pattern.
Sunshine
Bright, hot
In the sky
Warms up the Earth
Sunlight
Diamante Poetry
Diamante poetry is non-rhyming poetry written in seven
lines and is shaped like a diamond.
Line 2: 2 words (adjectives)
Line 3: 3 words (“ing” verbs)
Line 4: 4 words (nouns)
Line 7: 1 word (a synonym for first word)
For example: A non-rhyming poem about an animal

Dog
Friendly, active
Running, jumping, playing
Poodle, Dalmatian, Pug, Golden
Eating, fetching, sleeping
Slobbery, loveable
Mammal
Diamante Poetry

Jellyfish
Beautiful, translucent
Stinging, swimming, floating
Tentacles, wiggly
Fish
Haiku Poetry
Haiku poetry is poetry written about nature
and feelings in three non-rhyming lines.
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
For example: A non-rhyming poem about an insect

moving around outside.
It slimes the sidewalk

And moves around all day long
It lives in a shell

Limerick Poetry
Limerick poetry is humorous poetry
written in five lines. The last words of
lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme with each other,
as well as lines 3 and 4.
For example: A funny, rhyming poem about an elf.
There once was an elf named Ed

Who always wore green and red,
But one day he came,
Across an elf with the same name,
And then he renamed him Fred
Autobiography Poetry
Autobiography poetry is poetry
written about yourself. It can follow
a template or be free verse, meaning
it can take any form you wish.
For example: These are two examples of “Bio” poems, using

different templates suitable for different age groups.
Lucy
Lucy (First name) Tall, funny, smart
Child of Cindy and Ron
Cute, funny, smart, tall (4 personal traits)
Who loves pepperoni pizza and bowling
My mother, Cindy (Name of relative) Who hates scary movies and spiders
Pepperoni pizza (Favorite food) Who wants to go to Hawaii
My cat, Whiskers (Favorite thing) Who dreams of being an Artist
A student of St. Paul’s school
Sky Blue (Favorite color)
Lucille

Color Poetry
Color poetry is poetry written about
your favorite color. It includes
what the color means to you
and what it reminds you of.
For example: A poem Red

about the color red can Red is the color of good luck
follow this template and Red tastes like a ripe apple from the tree
include ideas that connect Red smells like strawberry jam on toast
to the 5 senses. Red feels like love
Red looks like a Valentine card
Red sounds like a fire engine on the street
Red makes me stop at a light
Red is my favorite color!

List Poetry
List poetry is poetry written by listing
things that relate to a topic. It can rhyme,
be any length, and include humor.
I Love Birthdays!
Party
Fun For example:
Cake A list poem about
Friends birthdays lists those
Games things that are important
Presents about a birthday.
Family
Getting older
Birthdays

Free Verse Poetry
Free verse poetry is poetry written
free from rules of patterns,
templates, or rhyme.
For example: A free verse poem about

Thanksgiving can take any form or length.
In November, we give thanks

To friends and family who care about us
We remember all the special times
By gathering together with loved ones
We join to give thanks at this special time of year!

Alphabet Poetry
Alphabet poetry is poetry written using the
sum or all of the letters of the alphabet.
Similar to an acrostic poem, each line begins
with a new letter of the alphabet.
For example: An alphabet poem can be about any

subject where you come up with many ideas about it.
The Night
After dark, Bedtime, Cool, Dusk, Evening, Frigid
Veggies & Fruit

Apples, Bananas, Carrots, Dill, Eggplant, Fig, Grapes

Shape Poetry
Shape poetry is poetry written in a
shape that relates to what the
poem is about or its topic.
For example: A poem about a

ball, written around the ball in a
circle.
A ball bounces, jumps, and moves and is

so much fun to play with.

5 Senses Poetry
5 senses poetry is poetry about what
we see, hear, smell, touch, and taste.
Each line describes the topic.
For example: A poem about a holiday, where you describe

what you see, hear, small, touch, and taste at this time.
I love Halloween!
I see big, orange pumpkins.
I hear ghosts calling “Boo!”
I smell fireworks burning.
I touch the sticky spider web.
I taste the yummy candy.
I love Halloween!
Acrostic Poetry
Acrostic poetry is poetry where the first
letter of each line spells out a
word or a message. It is written
vertically down the page.
For example: A poem about an animal, where each

line describes the animal and its characteristics.
Oviparous birds lay eggs

Waiting patiently for their prey
Lurking in a tree up high
Swoops down in the midnight sky

Rhyming Poetry
Couplet poetry are two line poems where the
last words in each line rhyme. Quatrain poetry
are four line poems where the rhyme takes the
pattern AABB or ABAB.
For example: A rhyming poem about anything in our

world. These poems can be silly!
I used the broom
To clean all around the room A crab walked on the sand
Then climbed up onto my hand
He gave me a tickle and pinch
Which made me wiggle and flinch

Cinquain Poetry
Cinquain poetry is poetry written in five lines about a topic.
Line 2: 2 words to describe (adjectives)
Line 3: 3 words that express the action (verbs)
Line 4: 4 words about what happened (feelings)
Line 5: a synonym for the title or same word
For example: A non-rhyming poem about the weather

Sunshine
Bright, hot
In the sky
Warms up the Earth
Sunlight
Diamante Poetry
Line 4: 4 words (nouns)

Dog
Friendly, active
Running, jumping, playing
Poodle, Dalmatian, Pug, Golden
Eating, fetching, sleeping
Slobbery, loveable
Mammal
Diamante Poetry

Jellyfish
Beautiful, translucent
Stinging, swimming, floating
Tentacles, wiggly
Fish
Haiku Poetry
Haiku poetry is poetry written about nature
and feelings in three non-rhyming lines.
Line 1: 5 syllables
Line 2: 7 syllables
Line 3: 5 syllables
For example: A non-rhyming poem about an insect

moving around outside.
It slimes the sidewalk

And moves around all day long
It lives in a shell

Limerick Poetry
Limerick poetry is humorous poetry
written in five lines. The last words of
lines 1, 2, and 5 rhyme with each other,
as well as lines 3 and 4.
For example: A funny, rhyming poem about an elf.
There once was an elf named Ed

Who always wore green and red,
But one day he came,
Across an elf with the same name,
And then he renamed him Fred
Autobiography Poetry
Autobiography poetry is poetry
written about yourself. It can follow
a template or be free verse, meaning
it can take any form you wish.
For example: These are two examples of “Bio” poems, using

different templates suitable for different age groups.
Lucy
Lucy (First name) Tall, funny, smart
Child of Cindy and Ron
Cute, funny, smart, tall (4 personal traits)
Who loves pepperoni pizza and bowling
My mother, Cindy (Name of relative) Who hates scary movies and spiders
Pepperoni pizza (Favorite food) Who wants to go to Hawaii
My cat, Whiskers (Favorite thing) Who dreams of being an Artist
A student of St. Paul’s school
Sky Blue (Favorite color)
Lucille

Color Poetry
Color poetry is poetry written about
your favorite color. It includes
what the color means to you
and what it reminds you of.
For example: A poem Red

about the color red can Red is the color of good luck
follow this template and Red tastes like a ripe apple from the tree
include ideas that connect Red smells like strawberry jam on toast
to the 5 senses. Red feels like love
Red looks like a Valentine card
Red sounds like a fire engine on the street
Red makes me stop at a light

List Poetry
List poetry is poetry written by listing
things that relate to a topic. It can rhyme,
be any length, and include humor.
I Love Birthdays!
Party
Fun For example:
Cake A list poem about
Friends birthdays lists those
Games things that are important
Presents about a birthday.
Family
Getting older
Birthdays

Free Verse Poetry
Free verse poetry is poetry written
free from rules of patterns,
templates, or rhyme.
For example: A free verse poem about

Thanksgiving can take any form or length.
In November, we give thanks

To friends and family who care about us
We remember all the special times
By gathering together with loved ones
We join to give thanks at this special time of year!

Alphabet Poetry
Alphabet poetry is poetry written using the
sum or all of the letters of the alphabet.
Similar to an acrostic poem, each line begins
with a new letter of the alphabet.
For example: An alphabet poem can be about any

subject where you come up with many ideas about it.
The Night
After dark, Bedtime, Cool, Dusk, Evening, Frigid
Veggies & Fruit

Apples, Bananas, Carrots, Dill, Eggplant, Fig, Grapes

Rhyme
Two or more words that end with
the same sound
Rhythm
The beat or sounds made by the
pattern of words in poetry

Metaphor
When you compare or contrast
two unlike things to one another
For example: A blanket of snow covers the streets.
Imagery
The images in your mind inspired by
reading poetry

Poet
A person who writes poetry.
Repetition
Using the same important word or
line more than once in a poem

Free Verse
A poem with no rhyming or rhythm
and it does not follow a pattern.
Verse
A line or part in a poem.

Alliteration
Two or more words with the same
starting letter sound in a poem.
For example: The bee buzzed by my bonnet.
Onomatopoeia
Words used to represent the
sounds made by things.
For example: The rustling and crunch of leaves in Fall.

Simile
Comparing two things while using
the words “like” or “as”
For example: The light is as bright as the sun.
Stanza
A group of lines in a poem.

Couplet
Two lines in a poem that rhyme and
are the same length.
Personification
When non-human things are given
the qualities of a person
For example: Bees play hide and seek in flowers.

Lines
A row of words in a poem.
Meter
The pattern and rhythm of words in
poetry.

Humorous Poetry
A type of poetry made for fun and
to make the reader laugh.
Lyric Poetry
A type of poetry made to express
emotion and personal feelings.

Narrative Poetry
A type of poetry made to tell a
story with characters and plot.
Clerihew
A humorous poem made up of two
rhyming couplets about a person.

Rhyme
Two or more words that end with
the same sound
Rhythm
The beat or sounds made by the
pattern of words in poetry

Metaphor
When you compare or contrast
two unlike things to one another
For example: A blanket of snow covers the streets.
Imagery
The images in your mind inspired by
reading poetry

Poet
A person who writes poetry.
Repetition
Using the same important word or
line more than once in a poem

Free Verse
A poem with no rhyming or rhythm
and it does not follow a pattern.
Verse
A line or part in a poem.

Alliteration
Two or more words with the same
starting letter sound in a poem.
For example: The bee buzzed by my bonnet.
Onomatopoeia
Words used to represent the
sounds made by things.
For example: The rustling and crunch of leaves in Fall.

Simile
Comparing two things while using
the words “like” or “as”
For example: The light is as bright as the sun.
Stanza
A group of lines in a poem.

Couplet
Two lines in a poem that rhyme and
are the same length.
Personification
When non-human things are given
the qualities of a person
For example: Bees play hide and seek in flowers.

Lines
A row of words in a poem.
Meter
The pattern and rhythm of words in
poetry.

Humorous Poetry
A type of poetry made for fun and
to make the reader laugh.
Lyric Poetry
A type of poetry made to express
emotion and personal feelings.

Narrative Poetry
A type of poetry made to tell a
story with characters and plot.
Clerihew
A humorous poem made up of two
rhyming couplets about a person.

Poetry
Writing
13 types of poems
•Idea creation sheets
•Student practice pages
(differentiated for younger & older students)
• 4-8 templates per poem type

(some on specific topics & some open to choice)
©2014 Proud to be Primary

Creating a
shape Poem
Poet:_______________
My topic:
_________________________________________________
This is how it will look:
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
What I will say in my shape poem:

_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

Creating a
shape Poem
Poet:_______________
My topic:
___________________________________
This is how it will look:
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________

My Shape Poem
Poet:_________________

My Shape Poem
Poet:_________________

My Shape Poem
Poet:_________________

My Shape Poem
Poet:_________________

My Shape Poem
Poet:_________________

Creating a
5 Senses Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Brainstorm using your senses.
What I smell: _______________________
_________________________________
What I see: ________________________
_________________________________
What I hear: _______________________
_________________________________
What I taste: ______________________
_________________________________
What I feel: ________________________
_________________________________
Creating a
5 Senses Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Draw pictures using your senses.
What I smell:
What I see:
What I hear:
What I taste:
What I feel:

Creating a
5 Senses Poem
Poet:_______________
Make a web using

your senses!
Topic:
___________
__________

My 5 Senses Poem
Poet:_________________
I love ___________
I see _________________
I hear ________________
I smell ________________
I touch _______________
I taste _______________
I love ____________

My 5 Senses Poem
Poet:_________________
I ________________
I see ____________________
_________________________
I hear ___________________
_________________________
I smell ___________________
_________________________
I touch __________________
_________________________
I taste ___________________
_________________________
I ________________
My 5 Senses Poem
Poet:_________________
I love Halloween!
I see _________________
I hear ________________
I smell ________________
I touch _______________
I taste _______________
I love Halloween!

My 5 Senses Poem
Poet:_________________
I _________________!
I see ________________________
I hear _______________________
I smell _______________________
I touch ____________________
I taste ______________________
I _________________!

My 5 Senses Poem
Poet:_________________
I love Birthdays!
I see ______________________
I hear _____________________
I smell _____________________
I touch ____________________
I taste ____________________
I love Birthdays!

Creating an
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Write the letters of a word or name in the boxes going
down the page. Write sentences that start with those
letters.
___________________________________________________
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Creating an
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
letters.
___________________________________________________
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Creating an
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
letters.
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My Acrostic Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
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My Mother’s Day
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_________________
M___________________________
O____________________________
T____________________________
H____________________________
E____________________________
R____________________________

My Father’s Day
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_________________
F___________________________
A____________________________
T____________________________
H____________________________
E____________________________
R____________________________

My Fall
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_________________
F___________________________
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A ___________________________
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L____________________________
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L____________________________
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My Winter
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_________________
W_________________________
I ___________________________
N__________________________
T__________________________
E___________________________
R__________________________
My Spring
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_________________
S_____________________
P_____________________
R_____________________
I _____________________
N_____________________
G_____________________

My Summer
Acrostic Poem
Poet:_________________
S___________________________
U___________________________
M__________________________
M__________________________
E____________________________
R___________________________
Creating a
Rhyming Poem
Poet:_______________
Write two lined poems that rhyme
with these words:
{at}___________________________________
______________________________________
{day}__________________________________
______________________________________
{pet}___________________________________
_____________________________________
{dog}__________________________________
______________________________________

Creating a
Rhyming Poem
Poet:_______________
Finish these two lined poems with your own
rhymes:
I once saw a cat,

___________________________________________
I wish I could get,

___________________________________________
We went to the park,

___________________________________________

My Rhyming Couplet
Poet:_________________
___________
__________
Illustrate Your Poem

My Rhyming Couplet
Poet:_________________
_________
________
Illustrate Your Poem

My Rhyming Couplets
Poet:_________________
_______________
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My Rhyming Couplets
Poet:_________________
___________________
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___________________
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Creating a
Cinquain Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Words (adjectives) to describe the topic:
Action words (verbs) to describe the topic:
How does the topic make you feel?

______________________________________
______________________________________
One word (synonym or same word):
______________________________________

Creating a
Cinquain Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
My Cinquain Planning Sheet:
Line 1: ________________
(Topic)
Line 2: _____________________
(2 adjectives)
Line 3: ________________________________
(3 actions)
Line 4: ______________________
(Your feelings)
Line 5: _________________
(one word)
My Cinquain Poem
Poet:_________________
___________
___________, ___________
________,_________,_________
_______,_______,_______,_______
___________

Friendship Cinquain
Poet:_________________
___________
(Friend’s name)
___________, ___________
(2 words about them)
________,_________,_________
(3 things they do)
_________,_________,_________,________
(4 words sentence about friendship)
___________
(nickname or name)

School Cinquain
Poet:_________________
___________
(Name of school)
___________, ___________
(2 words about it)
________,_________,_________
(3 things kids do)
_______,_______,_______,______
(4 words sentence about school)
___________
(Name of school)

Pumpkin Cinquain
Poet:_________________
___________
___________, ___________
________,_________,_________
_______,_______,_______,______
___________

Creating a
Diamante Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Diamante Brainstorming
Nouns (words about the topic)
Adjectives (words describing the topic)
Verbs (action words ending in “ing”)
One word (synonym):

_____________________________________________

Creating a
Diamante Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
My Diamante Planning Sheet:
_________________
(noun)
______________ ______________
(adjective) (adjective)
____________ _____________ ____________

(“ing” verb) (“ing” verb) (“ing” verb)
_____________ ______________
__________________
(noun)
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Creating a
Diamante Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
My Diamante Planning Sheet:
_____________
(noun)
___________ ___________
__________ ___________ __________

__________ ___________ __________ __________

(noun) (noun) (noun) (noun)
__________ ___________ _________

__________ ___________
____________
(noun)

My Diamante Poem
Poet:_____________
_________________
______________ ______________
____________ _____________ ____________
_____________ ______________
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My Diamante Poem
Poet:_____________
______________
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___________ ____________ ___________
__________ ___________ ___________ ___________
____________ _____________ ___________
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My Whale Poem
Poet:____________
Whale
______________ ______________
____________ _____________ ____________
_____________ ______________
__________________

My Snow Poem
Poet:___________
Snow
______________ ______________
____________ _____________ ____________
_____________ ______________
__________________

My Frog Poem
Poet:___________
Frog
______________ ______________
____________ _____________ ____________
_____________ ______________
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My Bee Poem
Poet:___________
Bee
___________ ___________
__________ ___________ __________
__________ ___________ ___________ ___________
___________ _____________ ___________
___________ ___________
______________

My Turtle Poem
Poet:___________
Turtle
___________ ___________
__________ ___________ __________
__________ ___________ ___________ ___________
___________ _____________ ___________
___________ ___________
______________

My Flower Poem
Poet:___________
Flower
___________ ___________
__________ ___________ __________
__________ ___________ ___________ ___________
___________ _____________ ___________
___________ ___________
______________

Creating a
Haiku Poem
Poet:_______________
My topic about nature: _________________
Brainstorm all the words you can think of about nature:
Practice writing a haiku using your words. Remember to

follow the syllables for each line:
___________________________________________ (5 syllables)
___________________________________________ (7 syllables)
___________________________________________ (5 syllables)

Creating a
Haiku Poem
Poet:_______________
My topic about fall: _________________
Brainstorm all the words you can think of about fall:

The nights get longer (5 syllables)
________________________________________ (7 syllables)
________________________________________ (5 syllables)

Creating a
Haiku Poem
Poet:_______________
My topic about spring: _________________
Brainstorm all the words you can think of about spring:

Plants start to grow (5 syllables)
________________________________________ (7 syllables)
________________________________________ (5 syllables)

My Haiku
Poet:_________________
___________
________________
_______ ______
_______________y

My Haiku
Poet:_________________
___________
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My Haiku Poems
Poet:_________________
_______________________
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Weather Haiku Poems
Poet:_________________
Wind
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Sunlight
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Rainbows
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Animal Haiku Poems
Poet:_________________
Owls
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Snakes
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Mice
_______________________________
_______________________________
_______________________________
Creating a
Limerick Poem
Poet:_______________
Write a humorous poem that follows
the rhyming pattern (AABBA).
1. Complete the sentence:
There once was a (man/lady) named ____________________
(name with 1 syllable).
2. Make a list of words that rhyme with the name:

____________________________________________________
3. Write the second line using one of the rhyming words:

Who ________________________________________________
4. Write a 2 lined story about that person:

He (or She) ___________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
5. End the poem with a word that rhymes from the list:
________________________________________________

Creating a
Limerick Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Write a humorous limerick poem by
filling in the blanks.
There once was a man named Mike.
Who didn’t know how to b___.
He tried it outside
But fell on his s_____
So instead he went for a tr___.
There once was a lady named Blake.

Who loved to make cookies and b_____
She stirred up a batch
So that each would m_____
But it turned out to look like a c_____.
My Limerick Poem
Poet:_________________
_________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
My Limerick Poem
Poet:_________________
_________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

My Limerick Poem
Poet:_________________
_________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
Illustrate your poem

My Limerick Poem
Poet:_________________
Draw a picture to illustrate your poem.
___________
______________
_____________
______________
___________
___________
My Limerick Poem
Poet:________________
_________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
_________________________________
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My Limerick Poem
Poet:_______________
_________________________________
____________________________________________
____________________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________

Creating a
Bio Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Fill out the important information about
yourself.
List words to describe me:

__________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________
Things I like (food, color, activities):

__________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________
My dream is to...
_________________________________
How I feel: _________________________

Creating a
Bio Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Use your personal information to
complete the poem template.
_________________ (name)
____________,_____________,_____________
(3 descriptive words)
Who likes _______________________________
Who enjoys ______________________________
Who dreams of ___________________________
Who feels _______________________________
_________________ (name)

Creating a
Bio Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Fill out the important information about
yourself.
List words to describe me:
_________ ___________ ___________
_________ ___________ ___________
Things I love:
_________ ___________ ___________
_________ ___________ ___________
My needs: ______________________________
My wants: ______________________________
My dream is to ___________________________
My fear is ______________________________
How I feel: _____________________________

Creating a
Bio Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Use your personal information to complete the
poem template.
_________________
I am _________________________________
(4 descriptive words)
I love _________________________________
I need ________________________________
I want ________________________________
I dream of _____________________________
I fear ________________________________
I feel _________________________________
I am _________________________________

My Bio Poem
Poet:_________________
________
_________,___________,_________
Who likes _____________________
Who enjoys ___________________
Who dreams of ________________
Who feels _____________________
_________

My Bio Poem
Poet:_________________
__________ (First name)
______,______,______,______
(4 personal traits)
My ___________ (Name of relative)
______________ (Favorite food)
My __________ (Favorite thing)
______________ (Favorite color)

My Bio Poem
Poet:_________________
________
I am______________________
I love _____________________
I need ____________________
I want ____________________
I dream of ________________
I fear ____________________
I feel ____________________
I am ____________________

My Bio Poem
Poet:_________________
________
________,________,________
Child of _____________
Who loves _________________
Who hates _________________
Who wants to go to ___________
Who dreams of ______________
A student of ________________

Creating a
Color Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
My favorite color: ______________
List all the things you know
of that are that color
(use your senses to help you):
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________

Creating a
Color Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Use the list and pictures you created about your
favorite color to complete the poem template.
______________ is the color _______________.
It tastes like ____________________________.
It smells like ____________________________.
It sounds like ____________________________.
It looks like _____________________________.
It feels like _____________________________.
It reminds me of _________________________.
It makes me want to _______________________.
It makes me feel _________________________.
It is __________________________________.

Creating a
Color Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Use your senses to record your ideas about
your favorite color.
My favorite color: _____________________
List all the things you know of that are that color:
_________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________
Draw pictures of things of that color:

Creating a
Color Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
favorite color to complete the poem template.
___________ (color)
____________ is ___________________________.
____________ tastes ________________________.
____________ smells ________________________.
____________ feels _________________________.
____________ looks _________________________.
____________ sounds ________________________.
____________ makes me ______________________.
____________ is my favorite color!

My Color Poem
Poet:_________________
___________ is the color _________________.

It tastes like ___________________________.
It smells like ____________________________.
It sounds like ___________________________.
It looks like ____________________________.
It feels like _____________________________.
It reminds me of _________________________.
It makes me want to ______________________.
It makes me feel ________________________.
It is __________________________________.

My Color Poem
Poet:_________________
_________
________ is _______________________.
________ tastes ___________________.
________ smells ____________________.
________ feels _____________________.
________ looks _____________________.
________ sounds ___________________.
________ makes me _________________.
________ is my favorite color!

My Yellow Poem
Poet:_________________
Yellow
Yellow is __________________________.
Yellow tastes ____________________.
Yellow smells _____________________.
Yellow feels ______________________.
Yellow looks ______________________.
Yellow sounds ____________________.
Yellow makes me ________________.
Yellow is my favorite color!

My Red Poem
Poet:_________________
Red
Red is ____________________________.
Red tastes _______________________.
Red smells _______________________.
Red feels ________________________.
Red looks _________________________.
Red sounds ______________________.
Red makes me ___________________.

My Green Poem
Poet:_________________
Green
Green is __________________________.
Green tastes ____________________.
Green smells _____________________.
Green feels ______________________.
Green looks ______________________.
Green sounds ____________________.
Green makes me ________________.
Green is my favorite color!

My Blue Poem
Poet:_________________
Blue
Blue is ___________________________
Blue tastes _____________________.
Blue smells ______________________.
Blue feels _______________________.
Blue looks ________________________.
Blue sounds _____________________.
Blue makes me __________________.
Blue is my favorite color!

Creating a
Colour Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
My favorite colour: ______________
List all the things you know
of that are that colour
(use your senses to help you):
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________
____________ ____________ ____________

Creating a
Colour Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
favorite colour to complete the poem template.
______________ is the colour ______________.
It tastes like ____________________________.
It smells like ____________________________.
It sounds like ____________________________.
It looks like _____________________________.
It feels like _____________________________.
It reminds me of _________________________.
It makes me want to _______________________.
It makes me feel _________________________.
It is __________________________________.

Creating a
Colour Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Use your senses to record your ideas about
your favorite colour.
My favorite colour: _____________________
List all the things you know of that are that colour:
_________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________
_________ _________ _________
Draw pictures of things of that colour:

Creating a
Colour Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
favorite colour to complete the poem template.
___________ (colour)
____________ is ___________________________.
____________ tastes ________________________.
____________ smells ________________________.
____________ feels _________________________.
____________ looks _________________________.
____________ sounds ________________________.
____________ makes me ______________________.
____________ is my favorite colour!

My Colour Poem
Poet:_________________
___________ is the colour ________________.

It tastes like ___________________________.
It smells like ____________________________.
It sounds like ___________________________.
It looks like ____________________________.
It feels like _____________________________.
It reminds me of _________________________.
It makes me want to ______________________.
It makes me feel ________________________.
It is __________________________________.

My Colour Poem
Poet:_________________
_________
________ is _______________________.
________ tastes ___________________.
________ smells ____________________.
________ feels _____________________.
________ looks _____________________.
________ sounds ___________________.
________ makes me _________________.
________ is my favorite colour!

My Yellow Poem
Poet:_________________
Yellow
Yellow is __________________________.
Yellow tastes ____________________.
Yellow smells _____________________.
Yellow feels ______________________.
Yellow looks ______________________.
Yellow sounds ____________________.
Yellow makes me ________________.
Yellow is my favorite colour!

My Red Poem
Poet:_________________
Red
Red is ____________________________.
Red tastes _______________________.
Red smells _______________________.
Red feels ________________________.
Red looks _________________________.
Red sounds ______________________.
Red makes me ___________________.
Red is my favorite colour!

My Green Poem
Poet:_________________
Green
Green is __________________________.
Green tastes ____________________.
Green smells _____________________.
Green feels ______________________.
Green looks ______________________.
Green sounds ____________________.
Green makes me ________________.
Green is my favorite colour!

My Blue Poem
Poet:_________________
Blue
Blue is ___________________________
Blue tastes _____________________.
Blue smells ______________________.
Blue feels _______________________.
Blue looks ________________________.
Blue sounds _____________________.
Blue makes me __________________.
Blue is my favorite colour!

Creating a
List Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Write down all the words that connect

to the topic:
_____________ ____________ ____________
_____________ ____________ ____________
_____________ ____________ ____________
_____________ ____________ ____________
_____________ ____________ ____________
_____________ ____________ ____________

Creating a
List Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Make a web of words
about your topic!
Topic:
____________

Creating a
List Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Write down all the words that connect to the

topic:
_____________ ____________ ____________
_____________ ____________ ____________
_____________ ____________ ____________
Draw pictures about your topic:

Creating a
List Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Use the words and pictures you created to
write a list poem:
____________________ (topic)
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________

Creating a
List Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Use the words and pictures you created to
write a list poem:
____________________ (topic)
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________

My List Poem
Poet:_________________
____________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

List Poem
Poet:_________________
____________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

My List Poem
Poet:_________________
____________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

My Toys
Poet:_________________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

Animals
Poet:_________________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________

Creating a
Free Verse
Poem
Poet:_______________
My topic (choose a topic that evokes feeling):
_____________________________________________
My thoughts and feelings about the topic:

______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Practice arranging those thoughts and feelings into
sentences. Try to think about how words sound together.
Create a flow and use your senses.
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________

Creating a
Free Verse Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Practice writing free verse poems using as carefully chosen words
to express your feelings and that connect to the senses.
Write a free verse poem about a favourite place.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Write a free verse poem about someone you love.

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
Write a free verse poem about your favorite holiday.

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

Creating a
Free Verse Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Practice writing a free verse poem using words

to express your feelings and using the senses.
Write a free verse poem about
a favorite place.
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________

My Free Verse
Poem
Poet:_________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________

My Free Verse
Poem
Poet:_________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________

My Free Verse Poem
Poet:_________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________
_______________________

My Free Verse Poem
Poet:_________________
___________
__________________
__________________
__________________
_________________

My Favorite Day
Poet:_________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________

My Poet:_________________
Favorite Place
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________

My Favourite Day
Poet:_________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________

My Favourite Place
Poet:_________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________

Someday
Poet:_________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________
______________________

The Important
Thing
Poet:_________________
The important thing about ________

is ___________________________.
It ___________________________.
It ___________________________.
It ___________________________.
But the important thing about ______
is ___________________________.

Creating an
Alphabet Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Alphabet Poem Brainstorming
A ___________ B ____________ C ____________
D ____________ E ____________ F ____________
G ____________ H ____________ I ____________
J ____________ K ____________ L ___________
M ____________ N ____________ O ____________
P ____________ Q ____________ R ___________
S ____________ T ____________ U ___________
V ___________ W ____________ X ___________
Y ____________ Z ____________

Creating an
Alphabet Poem
Poet:_______________ Topic:_______________
Alphabet Poem Draft
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________
_____________________ _____________________

My Alphabet Poem
_______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ ______________
______________ Poet:______________

My Alphabet Poem
_______________ N
A O
B P
C Q
D R
E S
F T
G U
H V
I W
J X
K Y
L Z
M Poet:______________
Animal Alphabet Poem
_______________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ Poet:______________

My Food Alphabet Poem
_______________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ ___________
___________ Poet:______________

Poetry
Notebooks
2 Styles of Notebooks
•1 large full-page book cover
(put in front of the sheets you use from the
unit to make a poetry notebook)
• 1 half-page notebook
(include whichever small pages you wish to
make mini poetry notebooks)
My Poetry
Notebook
By:`````
My Poetry
Notebook
By:`````
My Poetry
Notebook
By:`````
My Poetry
Notebook
By:`````
My Poetry
Notebook
By:`````
This is my shape Poem
This is my shape Poem

This is my 5 senses Poem
I love ___________
I see _________________
I hear ________________
I smell ________________
I touch _______________
I taste _______________
I love ____________
This is my 5 senses Poem

I love ___________
I see _________________
I hear ________________
I smell ________________
I touch _______________
I taste _______________
I love ____________
This is my acrostic Poem
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________

_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________
_____________________

This is my rhyming Poem
___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
This is my rhyming Poem

___________________
___________________
___________________
___________________
This is my cinquain Poem
___________
___________, ___________
________,_________,_________
_______,_______,_______,______
___________
This is my cinquain Poem

___________
___________, ___________
________,_________,_________
_______,_______,_______,______
___________
This is my diamante Poem
_________________
______________ ______________
____________ _____________ ____________
_____________ ______________
__________________
This is my diamante Poem

_________________
______________ ______________
____________ _____________ ____________
_____________ ______________
__________________
This is my haiku Poem
____________
______________________
______________________
______________________
This is my haiku Poem

____________
______________________
______________________
______________________
This is my limerick Poem
_________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
This is my limerick Poem

_________________________________
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
_________________________________
_________________________________
This is my bio Poem
______________
_________,___________,_________
Who likes ________________________________
Who enjoys _____________________________
Who dreams of ________________________
Who feels ______________________________
_______________
This is my bio Poem

______________
_________,___________,_________
Who likes ________________________________
Who enjoys _____________________________
Who dreams of ________________________
Who feels ______________________________
_______________
This is my color Poem
_________
_________ is _____________________________________.
_________ tastes ________________________________.
_________ smells ________________________________.
_________ feels _________________________________.
_________ looks _________________________________.
_________ sounds _______________________________.
_________ makes me ____________________________.
_________ is my favorite color!
This is my color Poem

_________
_________ is _____________________________________.
_________ tastes ________________________________.
_________ smells ________________________________.
_________ feels _________________________________.
_________ looks _________________________________.
_________ sounds _______________________________.
_________ makes me ____________________________.
_________ is my favorite color!
This is my list Poem
____________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
This is my list Poem

____________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
___________
This is my free verse Poem
This is my free verse Poem

This is my alphabet Poem
_______________
A___________, B____________, C____________,
D____________, E____________, F____________,
G____________, H____________, I____________,
J____________, K____________, L____________,
M____________, N___________, O____________,
P____________, Q___________, R____________,
S____________, T___________, U____________,
V___________, W____________, X___________,
Y____________, Z____________
This is my alphabet Poem

_______________
A___________, B____________, C____________,
D____________, E____________, F____________,
G____________, H____________, I____________,
J____________, K____________, L____________,
M____________, N___________, O____________,
P____________, Q___________, R____________,
S____________, T___________, U____________,
V___________, W____________, X___________,
Y____________, Z____________
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For example: A poem about a

A ball bounces, jumps, and moves and is

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For example: A poem about a holiday, where you describe

For example: A poem about an animal, where each

Oviparous birds lay eggs

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For example: A rhyming poem about anything in our

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For example: A non-rhyming poem about the weather

For example: A non-rhyming poem about an animal

For example: A non-rhyming poem about an animal

For example: A non-rhyming poem about an insect

It slimes the sidewalk

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For example: A funny, rhyming poem about an elf.

There once was an elf named Ed

For example: These are two examples of “Bio” poems, using

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For example: A poem Red

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For example: A free verse poem about

In November, we give thanks

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For example: An alphabet poem can be about any

Veggies & Fruit

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: A poem about a

A ball bounces, jumps, and moves and is

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: A poem about a holiday, where you describe

For example: A poem about an animal, where each

Oviparous birds lay eggs

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: A rhyming poem about anything in our

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: A non-rhyming poem about the weather

For example: A non-rhyming poem about an animal

For example: A non-rhyming poem about an animal

For example: A non-rhyming poem about an insect

It slimes the sidewalk

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: A funny, rhyming poem about an elf.

There once was an elf named Ed

For example: These are two examples of “Bio” poems, using

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: A poem Red

©Proud to be Primary 2014

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: A free verse poem about

In November, we give thanks

©Proud to be Primary 2014

For example: An alphabet poem can be about any

Veggies & Fruit

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