Rhyme

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To Rhyme or Not to Rhyme...

It doesn't always have to rhyme,but there's the repeat of a beat,somewhere an inner chime that makes you wantto tap your feet or swerve in a curve...

--by Eve Merriam

terminology

definitions

rhyme: ends of words that sound alike
rhyme scheme: letters of the alphabet used to chart rhyme

3 types of rhyme

end rhyme: words that rhyme at the ends of lines
internal rhyme: words that rhyme within a line
near rhyme: words that look or sound like they might rhyme but don't

a study of rhyme

1 - rhyme study

rhyme study #1: click here

2 - rhyme study

rhyme study #2: click here

3- writing time

write using rhyme

4 - rhyme study

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rhyme schemes

how to chart a rhyme scheme

ShowMe video of charting a rhyme scheme
here are printed directions on how to chart a rhyme scheme or here are online directions

1practice with a partner

exercise practice form #1
click below for the poems

2independent practice

exercise practice form #2: 25 pts.
click below for the poems

3independent practice

exercise practice form #3
click below for the poems

4write using a rhyme scheme

click here for words list

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