Day 3 ~ How to write a “Grammar Poem” for #NationalPoetryMonth ~ "30 poems in 30 days"
I’m happy to see people jumping in
to join us this year!! Welcome. Today we are going to write one of my
favorites!! The teacher in me LOVES this poetry form. Cheers!
This type of poem is simple but precise, as it reinforces different aspects of grammar. I have actually seen a few variations, but this is the format we will use today. Easy-peasy! This grammatical 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 a link about adverbs if you are unsure. Some may surprise
you: http://www.towson.edu/ows/adverbs.htm
EXAMPLES:
Some of my older examples of “grammar poems:”
Writers 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
Laying on my keyboard lazily
Like the Queen of Sheba
If only she would nap somewhere else
© 2014 Stephanie Abney
Flawless and loving
Atoning selflessly
Like the perfect son of God
If only I can be found worthy
© 2011 Stephanie Abney
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*** Also, if you choose to post your poems on your own blog or
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paste my daily instructions, but rather post your poem on your blog or your FB
wall or wherever AND LINK BACK TO EACH DAY’S SPECIFIC BLOG POST for others to
come here to read the instructions. I’ve spent considerable time researching
the poetry forms and writing them up to share with you. Thanks for respecting
my work.
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