Cinquain Poems
Time: 30 minutes
Level: from Intermediate to Advanced 1. Explain what a cinquain poem is Cinquain /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/ is a class of poetic forms that employs a 5-line pattern. Earlier used to describe any five-line form, it now refers to one of several forms that are defined by specific rules and guidelines. I used the 'Didactic Cinquain' for this lesson. The prescriptions of this type of cinquain refer to word count, not syllables and stresses. Ordinarily, the first line is a one-word title, the subject of the poem; the second line is a pair of adjectives describing that title; the third line is a three-word phrase that gives more information about the subject (often a list of three gerunds); the fourth line consists of four words describing feelings related to that subject; and the fifth line is a single word synonym or other reference for the subject from line one. 2. 'Getting to know you' with cinquains Interview a classmate and use what you learn to write a cinquain about that person: 1. What is your name? (person's name - one word) 2. What are some adjectives that describe you? (two adjectives describing the person) 3. What are some activities you enjoy? (three -ing action words) 4. What do you think makes you a good friend to others? (a four-word phrase about friendship) 5. Do you have a nickname? (one-word nickname) Pedro Giraldi: Luis Intelligent, nonsense Studying, cooking, reading Really funny with friends Lipe Nicole: Julia Happy, outgoing Reading, sleeping, cooking Someone that is trustworthy Ju Julia Abend: Nicole Happy, shy Swimming, reading, eating Someone that is caring Nick Luis Cavalli: Pedro Smart, shy Programming, photographing, exploding Always got your back Giraldi Leonardo Putini: Pedro Blue, white Sleeping, fighting, eating He ain't no coward Vienna Pedro Vienna: Gabriel Sleepy, psy Watching, basketballing, sleeping Very trustworthy he is Delgado Gabriel Delgado: Leonardo Short, geek Drawing, video-gaming, watching To have good sense Putini Verena Torres: Osmeire Determined, nonstop Reading, travelling, working Being true all times Meire Osmeire Sanzovo: Verena Sincere, determined Running, reading, praying Always happy when together Veve 3. Cinquains about the Universe: Discussion about the universe:
4. Watch this video: 'The Big Bang Theory': 5. Read: Big Bang Nothing together Add a long and Good time to Start a point. From such a point We can begin A story that Can evolve one by one. Start your story - It will be unique Belonging only To you... (Malu Sciamarelli) Something from nothing... We dive into a black hole Then feel the Big Bang (Alan Maley) 6. Write your cinquain about the Universe: Pedro Giraldi: Universe Dark, cold Exploring, exploding, existing What time really is Intriguing Nicole: Universe Huge, beautiful Creating, aging, destroying Endless planets and stars Infinity Julia Abend: Universe Mysterious, enormous Searching, exploring, discovering Many planets, many starts All Luis Cavalli: Universe Empty, terrific Expanding, scaring, creating Blank filled with galaxies Cosmos Pedro Vienna: Universe Vast, empty Existing, being, dreaming Surreal but it's there Box Gabriel Delgado: Universe Spaceful, intergalactic Expanding, creating, changing All stars and Galaxies Cosmos Verena Torres: Universe Mysterious, funny Increasing, fascinating, driving To a constant madness Life Osmeire Sanzovo: Universe Indescribable, changeable Moving, growing, disappearing Adapting hopes and dreams Shine
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