Cinquain+Lesson

Objectives: 1. Understand and identify different parts of speech, such as nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs 2. Understand and use synonyms and other parts of speech to write cinquain poetry 3. Write a cinquain poem

What the Heck is a Cinquain?

**Cinquain** ( pronounced /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/ ) is the general term for a class of poetic forms that employ a 5-line pattern. Within the class, there are several forms that are defined by specific rules and guidelines. The cinquain is a highly structured form of poetry. It requires a fluent and flexible writer. The format requires attention to word choice, word meaning, and parts of speech, while at the same time expressing a meaningful message. Sometimes the focus becomes following the format rules rather than writing to create meaning or to achieve a whimsical sense in the poetry.

dessert--- --a one-word title, a noun cold, creamy ---two adjectives eating, giggling, licking --three -ing participles cone with three scoops -a phrase ice cream --a synonym for your title, another noun

//noun:// names a person, place, or thing //verb:// expresses action //adjective:// describes a noun or pronoun //adverb:// describes or modifies an action //synonym:// means the same, or almost the same, thing as another word ** Objective 1: **

With your partner analyze the parts of speech in the following cinquain.

Sunbeam Radiant, bright Streaming, pouring, softly Always makes me happy Golden

Use the link below to explore forms of Cinquains. 3 forms of Cinquains
 * Objective 2: **

**Objective 3:** Log onto Wallwisher and post your original Cinquain titled "Joyous Noise"

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