Narrative Poetry- tells a story - Often set to music - Usually “ballad stanza” with 4 lines with 8 syllables each; lines 2 & 4 rhyme Lyric poetry- describes feelings, etc.; language often has a musical quality Lines 3 and 4 rhyme. - Usually humorousFree Verse- Lacks rhyme and has less predictable rhythmConcrete Poetry- Words and phrases are arranged to capture and extend meaning by forming a picture Haiku- Japanese form of poetry - 17 syllables in three lines: first line, 5 syllables; second line 7 syllables; third line, 5 syllables. Usually has a nature theme. Cinquain- First Line: 2 syllables- Second Line: 4 syllables - Third Line: 6 syllables - Fourth Line: 8 syllables - Fifth Line: 2 syllables Sonnet- 14 lines with 10 syllables each- Italian form: abba abba cde cde- English form: abab cdcd efef gg Award for Excellence in Poetry for ChildrenNational Council of Teachers of English (U.S.) Established 1977. Currently awarded every three years (every year until 1982). Announced at the Spring Conference of NCTE. 1997 - Eloise Greenfield 1994 - Barbara Juster Esbensen 1991 - Valerie Worth 1988 - Arnold Adoff 1985 - Lillian Moore 1982 - John Ciardi 1981 - Eve Merriam 1980 - Myra Cohn Livingston 1979 - Karla Kuskin 1978 - Aileen Fisher 1977 - David McCordIdeas for Teaching 1. Read poems in class that students will enjoy. 2. Try to find poems that each child can relate to. One very effective way is to match kids up with poems based on their personal interests. Here are some that work well: Kids who aren't exactly crazy about their brothers will enjoy "What My Parents Should Know about My Brother" by Bruce Lansky (Poetry Party). Kids with a dog love "Dumb Dog" by Shirlee Curlee Bingham (A Bad Case of the Giggles). Kids with a sibling they'd like to play dirty tricks on love "Sweet Dreams" by Joyce Armor (Kids Pick the Funniest Poems). Kids whose bedrooms are a mess will enjoy "Where My Cl...
