Poetry

8/11/16
Reflection: 4

Poetry elements
Writers use many elements to create their poems. These elements include:
Rhythm
Sound
Imagery
Form

Pigs
Muddy, smelly
Digging, running, rolling
Uses its hooves to dig dirt
Disgusting!



The last class was about Poetry, the lecturer introduced this with the use of nursery rhythms. After we had to think of words to describe a poem. There were things that I knew and did not know about a poem. I learnt that there are different types of poems like Cinquaine, Limerick, Haiku. Some poems had words that rhythm but they spelling are not the same. Some poems have shapes for example if you are writing a poem about a star, it can be written in the shape of a star.
    I feel it is good that teachers introduce poems to the students and allow them to discover some of the elements foud in a poem. Having them to do so will make them see what a poem is, the types of  poems. I also feel that drama is good for students to be in tune with a poem. This will help them to express themselves better and get to understand the piece of writing.
    I also see poems as a very creative way to begin a lesson. Especially if the students can dance or move themselves to the rhythm of the poem, or if the poem is describing the topic or just a poem to change the mood of the classroom and get the students attention for the lesson. It would also be nice to get the students to end the lesson writing a poem about the topic either individually or as a group. They can also present their poem in many fun dramatic ways. What a wonderful way to end a lesson.

Janelle Melchor

Mearline H ippolyte
Marla Theodore