Week 15 - Unit 8 - Lessons 6/7 - Nov. 25th

SDI Eng. 9
Unit 8 - Lessons 6/7 - November 25th

​Would you rather be able to talk to animals OR speak to every human fluently (speak all languages)?

Match

Match the following words to their definitions:

• Meter

• Rhyme Scheme

• Haiku

• Rondeau

• Prologue

pattern or emphasis of syllables

pattern of rhyme in one line of poetry

3 line poem with 5-7-5 syllables

Poetry with 15 lines

Beginning of book before main story

• pattern or emphasis of syllables

• pattern of rhyme in one line of poetry

• 3 line poem with 5-7-5 syllables

• Poetry with 15 lines

• Beginning of book before main story

OBJECTIVES

• ​I can define and identify examples of different kinds of poetry

• I can identify and give examples of poetry definitions

• I can finish my Unit 8 Portfolio

Let's Talk Poetry Styles

A poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message when read vertically.

​Acrostic

A five-line, humorous poem with a specific rhythm and an AABBA rhyme scheme.

​Limerick

Let's Talk Poetry Styles

A three-line poem with a 5-7-5 syllable pattern. It often focuses on nature or a moment in time.

​Haiku

A 14-line poem, usually written in iambic pentameter. It often explores themes of love or beauty.

​Sonnet

Let's Talk Poetry Styles

A formal poem that praises or reflects on a particular subject, often with a serious tone.

​Ode

A five-line poem that follows a specific syllable count or word pattern, often focusing on a single subject.

​Cinquain

Let's Talk Poetry Styles

A narrative poem that tells a story, often with a musical quality and a simple rhyme scheme.

​Ballad

A poem that doesn’t follow a specific rhyme scheme or meter. It allows for more creative freedom.

​Free Verse

Let's Talk Poetry Styles

A poem in which each line must start with the same word or phrase.

​Litany

A five-line poem from Japanese tradition, similar to haiku but with a 5-7-5-7-7 syllable pattern, often expressing deeper emotions.

Tanka

Labeling

Match the types of poems to their definitions:

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Tanka

Acrostic

Limerick

Ballad

Litany

Sonnet

Other New Vocab

​Ghazal - is a type of traditional Arabic, Persian, or Urdu lyric poetry composed of rhyming couplets and a refrain, with each line sharing the same meter. The theme of the poem often revolves around love, loss, or longing.

Lyric Poem - is a short poem expressing personal thoughts, feelings, or emotions. Unlike narrative poetry, which tells a story, lyric poetry focuses on the speaker's emotional experience.

Poetic Form - refers to the structure and style of a poem, which can include rhyme schemes, line length, meter, and other patterns. It is the physical arrangement of the poem's elements that shapes its expression.

Couplets - are pairs of lines in a poem, typically with the same meter and often rhyming with each other. Couplet poetry is often used in various forms, including sonnets and ballads.

Sojourn - is a temporary stay or visit somewhere. It refers to a short or brief period spent in a particular place.
Vehemently - means doing something with strong emotion, intensity, or force. It indicates an action carried out with passion or conviction.

Ratified - means formally approved, often by a vote or an official decision. This term is typically used in the context of laws, agreements, or treaties.

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