Steps to Write a Poem

IntroductionTask

ProcessEvaluationConclusion

INTRODUCTION:Have you ever read a poem? And have you tried writing poetry?Poems are more than a written arrangement of words, they are open doors to let your emotions and ideas out freely and easily. Would you like to write one? Como on! Let’s work and Have Fun!

TASK:

Students work in groups of two to deal with these tasks.The objective of these activities is to follow the steps to write a poem. It is very important that students do not skip any step. Besides students should do the suggested research in order to make the most of this process.

PROCESS: Metaphors:

1) Find out what a metaphor is in: http://www.rhlschool.com/eng3n26.htm

2) Do the following activity taken from the same website

*Read the statements that contain metaphors in italics. Then complete the statements that explain the metaphors.

 

1. Brian was a wall, bouncing every tennis ball back over the net.

This metaphor compares Brian to a wall because __________.

a. He was very strong.b. He was very tall.c. He kept returning the balls.d. His body was made of cells.

 

2. We would have had more pizza to eat if Tammy hadn’t been such a hog.

Tammy was being compared to a hog because she __________.

a. looked like a hogb. ate like a hogc. smelled like a hogd. was as smart as a hog

 

3. Cindy was such a mule. We couldn’t get her to change her mind.

The metaphor compares Cindy to a mule because she was __________.

a. always eating oatsb. able to do hard workc. raised on a farmd. very stubborn

 

4. The poor rat didn’t have a chance. Our old cat, a bolt of lightning, caught his prey.

The cat was compared to a bolt of lightning because he was __________.

a. very fastb. very brightc. not fond of fleasd. very old

5. Even a child could carry my dog, Dogface, around for hours. He’s such a feather.

This metaphor implies that Dogface __________.

a. is not cuteb. looks like a bird

c. is not heavyd. can fly

3) Now go to the following blog and see a video about metaphors: http://usefultipsenglish.blogspot.com/

4) Now you have seen the video answer the following questions:

a) Do you like the video?

b) What is the meaning of this phrase: “The World is a stage”?

c) What is the meaning of you can’t have your cake and eat it too?

d) What is the meaning of “Life gives lemons, you make lemons”?

e)What is the meaning of “Eyecatching outfit”?

f)What is the meaning of “give a child a fish, he eats for a day, teach a child to fish, he eats for a lifetime”?

5)Now it’s your turn... write a methaphor

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6)Enter to this site: http://www.rhlschool.com/eng3n26.htm

1)After reading the essay about poetry “how to write poetry”, go to the Wikipedia and find out about Robert Frost and Carl Sandburg

2)Summarize the steps to write a poem

3)Practice writing your poem here.

What is your name or topic? ______________________________________

Write some words that describe your topic._______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Draft of Poem _____________________________________________

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EVALUATION

Use what you have written befote and write the final poem.

CONCLUSION

Poetry is a way of open your heart and soul and express your feelings. Now you have learnt how to write it, please, try to use it not only for school task, but also, to let your emotions be free and get out your deep feelings. I hope you enjoy this task.

Read these funny steps. Enjoy it!!!

1) Steal a sheet of foolscap.2) Buy (Or rent) a pen. 3) Sit down at the table.4) Cogitate – And then –5) Tear your soul asunder!6) Bung it on the page.7) Chuck it in the dustbin.8) Grow up – And act your age! * Rolan Mink