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Types of Poems

I was trying to figure out what kinds of poems to write for personal Christmas gifts, so I compiled a list of different kinds of poems. I am going to use this blog entry throughout the year as my son writes more poetry.

Hope these sites help you as they have helped me!

• Types of Poetry This site gives you poems in ABC order with definitions and examples for each kind of poem!
• Mrs. Mitchell’s Virtual School: Different Types of Poems for Kids Poetry for kids with great definitions and super examples!
• Poem of Quotes.com: 51 Types of Poetry In ABC order with definitions
• Shadow Poetry: Types of Poetry More poems in ABC order and examples
• Buzzle.com: Types of Poetry Poems in ABC order with definitions
• ReadWriteThink: Student Materials – Diamante Poems I LOVE this site!! It walks you through how to write a diamante poem in a fun way!
• Three great sites that show examples of concrete, or shape, poems:
  • Oregon State University: Court (Smith)’s Concrete Creation
  • Literacy Rules!: Concrete Poems
  • ReadWriteThink: Student Materials – Shape Poems This Web site walks you through how to write a shape poem!
• Types of Poetry: Ballad Poems Defines ballad poems
• Giggle Poetry: How to Write a Limerick Shows you how to write funny limerick poems
• ReadWriteThink: Student Materials – Acrostic Poems Walks you through how to write an acrostic poem
• Hyperborea: Free-Verse Poems Examples of free-verse poems

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