Poetry Packet Poems
1. Color Poem:
[Color] is
the feel …
the sound …
the smell …
the taste …
that’s [adjective] [adjective] [color].
Emotion Poem:
[Emotion] is [color]
It sounds like …
It tastes like …
It smells like …
[Emotion] feels like …
2. “I am . . .” Poem
I am [two special characteristics]
I wonder [something you are really curious about)
I hear …
I see …
I want [an actual desire/goal]
I am [restate the first line of poem]
I pretend …
I feel …
I touch …
I worry …
I cry [something that makes you very sad]
I am [restate the first line of poem]
I understand [something you know is true]
I say [something you believe in]
I dream [something you actually dream about]
I try [something you make an effort to do]
I hope …
I am [restate the first line of poem]
3. “Just Because” Poem
Just because I’m …
Doesn’t mean …
Doesn’t mean …
And Doesn’t mean …
Just because [repeat first line of poem]
Doesn’t mean …
Doesn’t mean …
Doesn’t mean …
Just because [repeat first line of poem]
Doesn’t mean …
Doesn’t mean …
Doesn’t mean …
Just because [repeat first line of poem]
[Question]
[Question]
[Question]
[Statement]
4. “Me” Poem
Who am I?
I am . . .
[On the next five lines write down family relationships: Dixie’s son; Cecelia’s sister; Chris’
grandson; etc.]
I am . . .
[On the next four lines write down “job titles” that describe you: a student; a soccer
player; a poet; etc.]
I am . . .
[On the next three lines write a word that physically describes you: tall; heavy; hairy;
etc.]
I am . . .
[On the next two lines write down a characteristic of yours: estatic; bubbly; etc.]
I am . . .
me.
5. “I was . . .” Poem
I was . . .
[write a series of 10-12 words and/or phrases describing yourself as a younger child]
I am . . .
[write a series of 10-12 words and/or phrases describing you as you are now]
6. “Daily Routine” Poem
After reading “Same Song” (textbook pg. 549), complete the “Writing Skills Focus” on
textbook pg. 550 – in your poem, make an allusion to a story you have heard, read, or
watched; poem needs to be a minimum of 1 stanza (10-12 lines).
7. “Past Event” Poem
After reading “Grape Sherbet” (textbook pg. 554), complete the “Writing Skills Focus”
on textbook pg. 555; poem needs to be a minimum of 1 stanza (10-12 lines).
8. “News Event” Poem
After reading “Legend” (textbook pg. 558-559), complete the “Writing Skills Focus” on
textbook pg. 561; poem needs to be a minimum of 1 stanza (10-12 lines).
9. “Everyday Object” Poem
After reading “Ode to My Socks” (textbook pg. 564-565), complete the “Writing Skills
Focus” on textbook pg. 566; poem needs to be a minimum of 1 stanza (10-12 lines).
10. “A Letter to Myself” Poem
We will do in class after Spring break! 
11. Tanka Poem
After reading “Three Japanese Tanka” (textbook pg. 576), complete the “Writing Skills
Focus” on textbook pg. 579.