Write a Poem

Write a poem that rhymes in at least two stanzas, with a simile or metaphor.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 71

Now you're a poet! Pick a topic you love: a pet, the weather, a favorite food, a special place.
Choose a rhyme scheme, like A A B B. Brainstorm rhyming words first: cat, hat, mat, sat.
Write at least two stanzas that rhyme. Add a simile or metaphor to help readers picture it: The sun was a giant oven in the sky.
Read your poem out loud. Do the rhymes sound right? Does each stanza have the same pattern?
Your turn! Write a poem with at least two stanzas that rhyme. Try a simile or metaphor.

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

3.T.T.4.b — Apply poetic techniques to produce poetry and engage audiences that use rhyme in at least two stanzas to achieve an intended effect. (C)
3.T.SS.2.b — Use figurative language, such as similes, metaphors, and idioms, to show relationships between ideas and information. (C)