ELA: Poems

ELA: Poems

By Bella Piecuch-Poole

What is a Poem?

Poetry is a type of literature, or artistic writing, that attempts to stir a reader’s imagination or emotions. The poet does this by carefully choosing and arranging language for its meaning, sound, and rhythm. Some poems, such as nursery rhymes, are simple and humorous. Other poems may try to express some truth about life, to tell a story, or to honor a person or a god. Poetry appears in a great many forms and styles. This makes it difficult to define exactly.​

​How is a poem bodied?

Poems can be structured, with rhyming lines and meter, the rhythm and emphasis of a line based on syllabic beats. Poems can also be freeform, which follows no formal structure. The basic building block of a poem is a verse known as a stanza.​

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Poems can be structured, with rhyming lines and meter, the rhythm and emphasis of a line based on syllabic beats. Poems can also be freeform, which follows no formal structure. The basic building block of a poem is a verse known as a stanza.​

​How do you create a Poem?

How to Write a Poem, in 7 Steps

1. Devise a Topic. The easiest way to start writing a poem is to begin with a topic. ...

2. Journal. At this point, you've got a topic for your poem. ...

3. Think About Form. ...

4. Write the First Line. ...

5. Develop Ideas and Devices. ...

6. Write the Closing Line. ...

7. Edit, Edit, Edit!​

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Watch this video on how to write a poem

https://youtu.be/Qap_5aHX1q4​ Video by Reedsy

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