The 8th grade English class will be learning about and writing cinquain poems. Cinquains are 5-line poems that follow specific patterns. Students will be handed back previous assignments, given a new vocabulary list, learn about the three types of cinquains - word pattern, syllable pattern, and combination pattern, and have class time to write one of each type of cinquain to turn in the next day.

2. Get new vocabulary list and homework

3. Notes on cinquain poems

4. Writing cinquains

6. New Vocabulary List For homework tonight, write the word, part of speech and definition in your notebook. The questions are the same style as last week. I will check these tomorrow!

7. Cinquain Poems 5-line poems Created based on the Japanese haiku Three types Word pattern Syllable pattern Combination Tree Strong, Tall Swaying, swinging, sighing Soothing memories of summer Oak

8. Word Pattern Cinquain Line 1: Noun (The Subject) Line 2: 2 Adjectives describing line 1 Line 3: 3 verbs related to line 1 Line 4: 4 feelings related to line 1 Line 5: 1 Noun- synonym or repeat line 1 Knights Armor, shields Fighting, charging, slaughtering Worried, delighted, brave, fearsome Crusaders

9. Syllable Pattern Cinquain When the Doctor told me I had to wear a cast, My heart shattered into pieces. No sports. Line 1: 2 Syllables Line 2: 4 Syllables Line 3: 6 Syllables Line 4: 8 Syllables Line 5: 2 Syllables Syllable pattern cinquains can be sentences or include phrases

10. Combination Pattern Cinquain Follows the rules of both the word pattern and syllable pattern cinquain Does not use phrases or sentences River Clear, wonderful Slapping, whirling, flowing Cold, slippery, calming, lively Water

11. Your Task: Create one of each type of cinquain by class tomorrow. Use the rest of class time wisely, as you may finish today. Need help with ideas? SNOWBALL FIGHT!!