What is Poetry?
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Objective
I can describe poetry using nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs and write my own short poem.
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Practice
7 questions
Define poetry in your own words, using at least one noun, one verb, one adjective, and one adverb.
Explain the difference between rhythm and rhyme in poetry. Provide an example of each.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a short poem (at least four lines) about a cat. In your poem, underline one noun, circle one verb, and put a box around one adjective. Write a short poem (at least four lines) about your favorite food. In your poem, underline one noun, circle one verb, and put a box around one adjective. ”
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