DAY 20 ~ 2016 "Grammar Poem" for "30 Poems in 30 Days" #NationalPoetryMonth

This is a very easy and fun poetry form. It is simple but precise as it reinforces different aspects of grammar. This grammar poetry form is five lines long. The specifics are as follows:

Directions:

Line 1. Write a noun for the subject (THIS serves as your TITLE as well)

Line 2. Write two adjectives joined by and to describe this noun

Line 3. Write a verb and an adverb to describe this noun in action

Line 4. Start it with like or as followed by a comparison

Line 5. Start it with if only followed by a wish

Remember: Most adverbs tell you how, where, or when something is done and MANY (but certainly not all) adverbs end in “ly.” [quickly, carefully, early, happily, etc.] In other words, they describe the manner, place, or time of an action. In fact, here’s link about adverbs if you are unsure. Some may surprise you: ADVERBS 

EXAMPLES:

Some of my “grammar poems”

Writer's block

Infuriating and debilitating

Slowing me down temporarily

Like grease clogging up a drain

If only I had a very large plunger!

                © 2014 Stephanie Abney

 

My kitty

Entertaining and curious

Laying on my keyboard lazily

Like the Queen of Sheba

If only she would nap someplace else

            © 2014 Stephanie Abney

 

My Savior, Jesus Christ 
Flawless and loving
Atoning selflessly
Like the perfect son of God
If only I can be found worthy

            © 2011 Stephanie Abney

OH!! And here's a little heads up!! TOMORROW, April 21, 2016 is "Poem in Your Pocket Day" ~ So be thinking of a favorite poem that you would like to “carry in your pocket” and perhaps copy it down or print it off and CARRY it in YOUR POCKET on Thursday, April 21, 2016 and find ways to SHARE it WITH OTHERS!! Read it to them, make extra copies and pass them out and perhaps the easiest way is to share it via social media with the following hash-tag: #pocketpoem ~ and if you have been participating this month: maybe consider making one of YOUR poems the one that you carry around in your pocket – MORE TOMORROW – I just wanted you to be aware so you could be thinking of the poem you want to use for this special day. Cheers!! ** this cute "poem pocket" is from a teacher's blog - you may enjoy what she shares there: The ELA Buffett

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