Poetry Introduction

Introduction to Poetry

Poetry

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.

Poll

Do you like to read poetry?

Poetry Organization

Poetry doesn't follow the same rules as traditional literature. It's not written in sentences and paragraphs.

Instead, poetry is written in lines and stanzas.

How Many, How Much

by Shel Silvertein

What do you notice about this poem?

What is the poet saying?

What does it make you feel?

How Many, How Much

by Shel Silvertein

What do you notice about this poem?

What is the poet saying?

What does it make you feel?

Sometimes

What do you notice about this poem?

What is the poet saying?

What does it make you feel?

Sick

Listen as I read this poem.

What do you notice about this poem?

What is the poet saying?

What does it make you feel?

Open Ended

Tell me something you learned about poetry today: