Poetry Webquest
Task: You are on a quest to learn more about poetry!
1. Learn about the poetry terms and fill in your definitions.
3.Go on a scavenger hunt to learn more about different types poems and famous poets.
Job #1 - Find the definitions for the following terms:
- Onomatopoeia
- Stanza
- Simile
- Rhyme
- Metaphor
- Alliteration
Using these links:
Job #2 - Go on a Poetry Scavenger Hunt!
How many of these challenges can you master?
Print this page out and record your findings!
- Who is one of the most famous writers of Limerick? Write your own Limerick here.
- Listen to Mr. Prelutsky read his own poem "Louder than a Clap of Thunder". What are five of the comparisons to how loud father snores?
- Brod Bagert's poetry can leave you rolling on the floor. As a poet what does he recommend to do to develop your voice as a writer, to understand poems, and woo the one you love?
- Visit Poet Kenn Nesbitt and his site Poetry for Kids. Click on frequently asked questions. What does Mr. Nesbitt say about why he writes poetry?
- Dr. Seuss is probably one of the first exposures we have as a child to rhyming poetry. Visit Seussville and find the quote maker. What is the quote from Oh Beyond Zebra?
- Visit the site of Robert Pottle. From his list of funny poems, choose two of them to read and then rate it. Then find out what the name of the teacher is that left the voice mail message!
Job #3 - Poetry & Word Games!
When you have finished your scavenger hunt and poetry terms. Visit these poetry and word game sites!
Magnetic Poetry - from the Magnetic Poetry website
Magnetic Poetry - including Nursery Rhymes
A listof poetry and word games from Kenn Nesbitt at Poetry4Kids
Wizards and Pigs from Game Goo
Visit Shel Silverstein's Site - it's fabulous!
Write your own Acrostic Poem online!
Try an online Diamante Poem!
Instant Poetry Forms - need help with an idea? Try this site!
Try some poetry fun from poetryteacher.com.