Day 10 ~ How to Write a “Grammar Poem” for “30 Poems in 30 Days” #NationalPoetryMonth

I tend to share this poetry form nearly every year during my poetry challenge. It’s a favorite of mine. Must be the teacher in me that loves it so much. 

This type of poem 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: http://www.towson.edu/ows/adverbs.htm

EXAMPLES:

Some of my “grammar poems”

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

(I should have snapped a pic when she WAS laying on the keyboard - but it's cute anyway).
 

This one is a bit silly ~ 

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

 This one reflects my Christian faith ~

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

Grammar poems can be written about any subject, just follow the rules and see what you come up with! Cheers!! 

 

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