Shape Poems... Hold fire drills, have escape plans, all survive, yes you can. To be prepared is quite a must You need to practice with those you trust To write a poem of particular shapes, place the words into the shape of the subject of the poem. Tell about the idea behind the shape. The poem may be rhymed or unrhymed. A suggestion would be to lightly trace the figure before arranging the words around it. Free Verse In free verse the writer makes his or her own rules. The writer decides how the poem should look, feel and sound. In free verse you can say how you really feel. Now it is your turn to write a fire prevention poem using your own ideas and technique. (Write your poem on the back or attach another sheet of paper to this page.) To review fire prevention and life safety messages, be sure to visit our website at www.firepals.com.
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