To recognise the features of a simple cinquain poem.
Success Criteria
Aim
Success Criteria
Aim
Read These Cinquain Poems
Can you notice anything similar about the features?
Watermelon
sweet, juicy
licking, slurping, sucking
dripping down my arm
tasty
Unicorn
white, majestic
galloping, nuzzling, braying
a trail of magic
wonder
Rain
dismal, grey
falling, beating, drumming
Hammering on the roof
shower
What Is a Didactic Cinquain Poem?
This is a very simple style of cinquain. Instead of focusing on syllables, it focuses on words.
The first line is one word which is the title of the poem. For
example, summer.
The second line contains two words which are adjectives that describe the title. For example, sunny, hot.
What Is a Didactic Cinquain Poem?
The third line has three words that tell the reader more about the subject of the poem or shows action. Many times these words end with “ing.” For example, sweltering, swimming, dozing.
The fourth line has four words that show emotions about the subject of the poem and may be individual words or a phrase. For example, basking in the sun.
What Is a Didactic Cinquain Poem?
The fifth line is one word that is a synonym of the title or is very similar to it. For example, Holiday.
Summer
Sunny, hot
Sweltering, swimming, dozing
Basking in the sun
Holiday
Summer Cinquain
One Word
Two Words
Three words
Four Words
One word
Summer
Sunny, hot
Sweltering, swimming, dozing
Basking in the sun
Holiday
Shared Writing
We are going to write a cinquain poem together as a class. The topic of our poem will be Thunderstorm. Close your eyes and think of as many words to do with a thunderstorm as you can. When you are ready, write your words on this slide.
Thunderstorm
Shared Writing - Thunderstorm Poem
One Word
Two Words
Three words
Four Words
One word
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Partner Writing
You are going to write a cinquain poem with your partner. The topic of your poem will be Beach. Close your eyes and think of as many words to do with the beach as you can. With your partner, write your words on a piece of paper in a brainstorm.
Partner Writing - Beach Poem
One Word
Two Words
Three words
Four Words
One word
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Independent Writing
Now you are ready to write your own cinquain poem. The topic of your poem will be Holiday. Close your eyes and think of as many words to do with a holiday as you can. When you are ready, write your ideas in your book in a brainstorm.
Holiday
Independent Writing - Holiday Poem
One Word
Two Words
Three words
Four Words
One word
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Independent Writing
Take turns in reading your holiday poem to your partner. After listening to your partner’s poem, tell them two things you liked about it.