I. Write a cinquain of your own.
Remember to select adjectives that describe sight, sound, taste, smell and touch. These will help develop a stronger picture of what you are describing.
Topic - noun
Two adjectives
Three verbs that tell what the noun in the first line does
Phrase of four words
Repeat Topic - using a synonym or similar word for the noun
Type the text of your Cinquain in the space below.
II. Write a shaped poem.
Using your own initial, either first or last, write a short shaped poem. Use as many words as you can that begin with your initial. Write your poem and decorate it as imaginatively as possible. Save it to put in your poetry book.
