Journal #12 Song Writing

Can you write a Lyrical Poem? OR a parody of a song you know?(Song)

Journal #11 Write an Extended Metaphor Poem

Metaphors are very important in language. Can you write an extended Metaphor Poem?

Journal #10 Write a Cinquain

Look up the rules for Cinquains and Tankas and try your hand at writing a couple.

Journal #9 Write a Found Poem

Find some random words and create a poem

Journal #8- Concrete Poems / Picture Poems

Write a concrete poem or a picture poem

Journal #7 Write a Slam Poem

Choose a topic that you are passionate about and write a Slam Poem

Journal #6- Write a Limerick

Write a Limerick

1.	There was an old man from Peru, (A) da DUM da da DUM da da DUM (3 DUMS)
2.	who dreamed he was eating his shoe. (A) da DUM da da DUM da da DUM (3 DUMS)
3.	He awoke in the night (B) da DUM da da DUM (2 DUMS)
4.	with a terrible fright, (B) da da DUM da da DUM (2 DUMS)
5.	and found out that it was quite true. (A) da DUM da da DUM da da DUM (3 DUMS)