poetry

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=**1. Read the 2 poems by Kenn Nesbitt (notice how the poems flow and rhyme).**=

code Hickory, dickory, dock. Two mice ran up the clock. The clock struck one. Enjoy the pun. Hickory, dickory, dock. code

code Humpty Dumpty sat in a tree. Humpty Dumpty got stung by a bee. He fell out and hit his head, and now he thinks his name is "Fred." code =2. Identify and name shapes provided by Mr. Gillen. Think of 4 words that remind you of __each__ shape and write them down.= = = =3. Log on to [|www.readwritethink.org] and __CHOOSE A SHAPE__.= = = =4. Provide the TITLE and NAME of your Shape Poem.= = = =5. List words that remind you of your shape (rhyming is fun). You must use at least 2 words from this list in your poem.= = = =6. Once you choose your shape, you will write your poem or rap in that shape. **You may write ABOUT the shape, or you can PRETEND TO BE the shape.**= = = =7**.** Complete your Poem at [|www.readwritethink.org] and DONT FORGET TO CHECK YOUR SPELLING.= = = =8. **Do it correctly and you will be a Poet too! 9. __Complete Writers Checklist__. a. Poem is checked for proper spelling b. Lines are short- usually just a word or phrase. c. Each sentence starts with a capitol letter. d. Each line refers to the shape you are writing about. e. Make sure your name and date is on paper. f. Your final copy is typed and printed out (you will have time to color).**=