Day 4 - List Poems
A list poem is just what it says - a list. One thing a list poem is not though, is a random list. Most list poems are thought out and are not just casual items. List poems try to get the reader to stop and think about what is on the list.
There are so many things that can be written about in lists, that sometimes we cannot think of a thing to write. To help, some ideas for lists are below.
Ideas for List Poems
There are so many things that can be written about in lists, that sometimes we cannot think of a thing to write. To help, some ideas for lists are below.
Ideas for List Poems
The Sources of:
grayness softness redness squeaks cold sights noises in the night |
Things That:
ring light you find in the grocery hear in your house smell in the school are round/square are red/blue/green/black |
Things:
to do waiting for the bus to do trying to fall asleep you should have done you should not have done that make you feel tall that make you feel small that you tell your mother |
Directions: Create two list poems using ideas from above or ideas of your own. Lists can be either rhyming or not. It is up to the writer to decide which style s/he uses. In at least one of the poems you write, make the list humorous or far-fetched. Then, in the final line, give the poem a serious turn.
Student Examples:
Student Examples:
THINGS KIDS SAY WHEN THEY WANT TO GET OUT TO PLAY
--I did all my homework. --I picked up my toys. --I empitied the trash. --My bed is made. No, there are no lumps. --I ate all my vegetables. --But everyone else is. --Bobby's mom doesn't make him. --But, Mom. --No, my dirty clothes aren't under the bed. --Yes, Mom, I'm sure. --Yeah, I'll be careful.. No, I won't poke an eye out. --Oh, please! ---James Franco (Grade 6) |
CAN YOU IMAGINE...
A city without violence This classroom in silence Basketball without a ball Temecula without a mall Ducks wearing lipstick No barbecue at a picnic Sky without stars Jail with no bars Pepsi without caffeine Every night having the same dream? ---Jon Heder (Grade 10) |