Alphabet Poem
Lesson 18
Lesson 18
Today, we will be reading, studying , analyzing, and writing about Alphabet Poems.
is a unrhymed poem where each line begins with the letters of the alphabet in order. It usually tells a story.
Letters
by Unknown
A string of letters
Back to back
Coming together
Down the track
Every sound
From A to Z
Giving rhythm
Hear the beat
Instant power
Jarring passion
Keeping feelings
Long and Lasting
Mixed together
Never ending
Open or Closed
Place of mending
Quiet time
Relax and find
Soothing thoughts
To ease your mind
Use words in context
Vision or plot
Words that will show
X marks the spot
Your imagination is freeing
Zen-like in its being
The ABCs of Friendship
by Unknown
Always be honest.
Be there when they need you.
Cheer them on.
Don’t look for their faults.
Every chance you get, call!
Forgive them.
Get together often.
Have faith in them.
Include them.
Just listen.
Know their dreams.
Love them unconditionally.
Make them feel special.
Never forget them.
Offer to help.
Praise them honestly.
Quietly disagree.
Rescue them often.
Say you’re sorry.
Talk frequently.
Use good judgement.
Vote for them!
Wish them good luck!
X-ray yourself first.
Your words count.
Zip your mouth when necessary.
Use the Google Doc to analysis a alphabet poem. Remember to make a copy and save it in your writing folder.
Use your Google Doc to write a alphabet poem. Write it in the box provided. You may use color and add a picture. You MUST include line break in your poem. You will keep one poem per page, so your alphabet poem will start on page 14, and all your poems will be written on the same Google Doc that you already saved in your drive. I Recommend you first write your poem on paper and work on it. When you are happy with it, you can add it to the Doc.
When you are finished with the assignment, here is what you can do:
Just keep writing.
Keep adding seeds.
Add to a already started seed.
Decide to take a seed through the writer’s process.
Reread your writing.
Edit your writing.
Work with a writing partner (with permission).
NEVER say "I am finished"
You need to be writing for a minimum of 30 minutes.