Octopoems

We are learning to:

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Write an Octopoem

Success Criteria:

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We will know we succeeded when we use the 8 line formula and write diverse poems describing a person or a topic:

• • • • • • • • Topic is a colour A season A place A type of weather A type of clothing A piece of furniture A TV show A type of food

Chef

A chef is white.

He is winter time in a kitchen.

He is sunny.

A chef is an apron a hot stove.

He is a juicy Watties ad, a steamy pea soup.

• • • • • • • • Topic is a colour A season A place A type of weather A type of clothing A piece of furniture A TV show A type of food

Task:

Use the Octopoem structure and write a poem about a person and a topic: • • • • • • • • Water Raindrop River Rain Snow Ice Ocean Fog • • • • • • • • Fireman Sailor Fisherman Diver Swimmer Skier Policeman Astronaut