May Poem
This poem is
simply a list of things that a child wishes could happen. Every sentence begins
with “May.” Here is a sample:
May one morning I wake up and find that there’s a new laptop in my room.
May I be a contestant on “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and win a million dollars.
May all homework be outlawed.
May all movies be 3D.
May I be able to catch a football like Randy Moss.
May I have NO bedtime.
By Eric
One Word Idea
Poems
This unusual
two-versed poem begins with a common word that can be used with many other
words. Brainstorm such words as a class (blue, cat, in, right, gold, heart,
low, cold, etc.), then have each child select a word to write the poem. Notice
in the samples below that the ninth line is a short comment using the word,
usually in a funny way.
A laugh, Out side,
A whistle, Out
house,
A sigh, Out
law,
A snort. Out
of order.
A cold, Out
of bounds,
A cough, Out
cast,
A sniffle, Out
fit,
A sneeze. Out
post.
A-choo! Cut it out!
By Keenan By Amy
Chain of Events
Poem
This is a free
verse poem that you can build upon easily. There are seven phrases that build
on one another to show the location or action of one object or animal. Read the
following two examples
The tackle is on The snowsuit is on
The defensive end is on The scarf is on
The linebacker is on The mittens
are on
The
safety is on The
boots are on
The quarterback is on The stocking cap is on
The football is on The little
boy is on
The
ground. The
snow.
Friendly Poem
What makes a good friend?
Have the children make a list of things they look for in a friend and use that
information to create a simple poem. This poem could also be adapted to Mom,
Dad, teacher, etc. A sample follows.
A good friend
Plays with you,
Shares with you,
Sometimes fights with you,
Calls you on the telephone,
Sends you email,
Listens to your troubles,
Laughs with you,
Plays jokes on you,
Is always there for you,
And NEVER
NEVER, NEVER
Tells your secrets to anyone!
