Writers'+Workshop





Use this photo to help you write a Lantern Poem.

This five line poem is written in the shape of a Japanese lantern. Each line is limited by a specific number of syllables.

1st line: 1 syllable 2nd line: 2 syllables 3rd line: 3 syllables 4th line: 4 syllables 5th line:1 syllable

Write the lantern poem in your writing journal. Maybe there is something you would like to write about and you can try to do it as a lantern poem.

Eventually we are going to make some poetry books. You will include examples of all the different types of poetry we have explored.

Here are some links to poetry websites: [|Children's Poetry Archive] Poetry 4 Kids Poems for Children - The Classics