What is a Cinquain?
A cinquain is a form of poetry that is very popular because of it’s simplicity. It was created by American poet Adelaide Crapsey about 100 years ago, and is similar to Japanese poetic forms, such as haiku and tanka.
Cinquains are just five lines long, with only a few words in each line, making them easy to write. Though they are just five lines long, the best cinquains tell a small story. Instead of just having descriptive words, they may also have an action (something happening), a feeling caused by the action, and a conclusion or ending.
Activity: Create a cinquain poem about a character from a book or about yourself. You may use the format and example above to help guide you, download a Cinquain Graphic Organizer or click on Write a Cinquain for a digital format.
Rules:
- Create an original cinquain poem about a character from a book or about yourself.
- Decide which format you will use (i.e. words in each line or syllables)
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Post completed poem in the comment section of this blog post by the end of the school day. (Tuesday 4/16/13)
- Please write your name and class in your post.
- Some poems will be read during lunch time on Wednesday 4/17/13.
- Have fun with this activity!
Makalapua
AWESOME RESPECTFUL
JOKING,RUNNING,LAUGHING
SWEET JOYFUL,HAPPY FUNNY
NICE
Kiana
Cousin, Girl
Loves to sew
Loving, Friendly, Caring, Fabulous
Relative
Sean 3A
Nalani
Creative,girl
Likes to visit family
Loving,friendly,smart,funny
Relative
Donna 3A
Dirtbike
Loud,big
Red,white,black
Exiting,dangerous,cool,xtreme
vehicle
Logan 3a
Dayten
fast,ninja
loves to skate board
funny,loving,high energy,talented
cousin
Thai 3A
swimming
sport athletic
endurance practice competetive
tough determination time competition
sport
Hoptong
competitive,strong
likes to surf
nice,kind,caring,friendly
Uncle
Kaylee 3A
Charms
big,girl
fast,speedy,slobbery
chase kaula’ili,around the house
scary
Gymnastics
Good Exercise
Running, Jumping, Leaping
Energetic, Balance, Tiring, Strong
FUN!!
Karissa 3A
Jodi
funny,smart
running,singing,swimming
nice,kind,hilarious,clever
cousin
KACELYN
AWESOME FRIEND
AWESOME,CUTE,FAST
LOVING LITTLE YOUNG GIRL
SHORT
saige 3a
singing
awesome and exciting
motivating,inspirational,calming
psyched,cool,lovely and accomplished
free
Singing
unique,exciting
creative,motivating,smooth
sweet,kind,enjoyable,fun
fun
Racing
Fun sweaty
Fast,straight,speed
Awesome,good,hard,long
Cars
WALTER
awesome and athletic
fast, running, tackling
fun, hardworker, encourager, friend
football
Walter 3A
Dylan
Smart,Funny
Runner,Writer,Reader
Dramatic,Trust worthy,cool,open minded
Best friend
By:Katelyn
dogs
WoOf, wOoF
Mans BEST friend
Wind,Grass,Wild,Free
Slober
Emma
3a
Macen
Small,Boy
Fast,Funny,Smart
Good,Friend,Strong,Energetic
Cool
Macen 3a
Rodeo
Bull riding
swing throw dally
ouch bang crack pain
FUN
Kaulaili 3A
Awesome poem! Thank you for sharing!
Love your awesome poem!
Mahalo for sharing our poem!
Nice poem Katelyn!!! Mahalo for sharing.
Awesome poem! Mahalo for sharing.
I can tell you like drag racing! Mahalo for sharing your passion in a poem.
Awesome Poem! You come from an ‘ohana that have beautiful singing voices. Thank you for sharing your poem.
Beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing.
Cute! Kacelyn is a beautiful friend. Mahalo for sharing your friend poem.
beautiful poem about your cousin!
thank you for sharing your passion through a cinquain poem! excellent!
Thank you for sharing your poem!
nice poem about your uncle! thank you for sharing.
I can tell you like swimming! are you practicing today?
Beautiful poem about your cousin Dayten! Mahalo for sharing.
I can tell you like dirt bike riding! Thank you for sharing our poem.
nice poem about your relative Nalani! Is she your aunty or cousin?
Lovely poem about your cousin Kiana! I can tell she is a special girl in your life.
Such a nice poem about our beautiful friend Makalapua!
I have a feeling you like Geronimo Stilton books!
Kamehameha
Strong, Brave
Arm wrestle, foot wrestle, fight
Excited, happy and sad
Strong
By Skye
Kamehameha
Strong, Big
Fights, Trains,
Happy, Brave, Excited, Sad
Chief
By Kahiau
Kamehameha
Heʻs Strong
Trained, Fights, Hand wrestles
Exciting, Sad, Fearless, Happy
Mighty
By Kayana
Kamehameha
Strong man
Lifted Naha Stone
A strong warrior chief
Chief
By Aukahi
Kamehameha
Strong warrior
Lifted Naha stone
Loves being a chief
Warrior
By Chayden
Kamehameha
Strong Teen
Lifted Naha stone
Stiff, strong, aloha, nice
King
By Kalukalani
Kamehameha
Brave man
Saved his trainer
He felt very brave
Leader
By Rhian
Kamehameha
Strong, Healthy
A great fighter
Loves to help friends
King
By Isabella
Kamehameha
Strong, Mighty
Fights, trains, surfs
Loves being a chief
Chief
By Lansyn
Kamehameha
Strong warrior
Lifted Naha Stone
He is a chief
Chief
By Niau
Kamehameha
Big, strong
A careful Leader
Proud, happy, good
Warrior
By Au‘kele
Kamehameha
Awesome, wise
Lifted Naha Stone
Fights, plays, chaser, happy
King
By Ka‘ōiwi
Kamehameha
Strong, Tall
Fights battles, climbs a tree
He is a king
He is strong
King
By Wyatt
Kamehameha
Strong, Tall
Fights battles, Surfs
Brave and Strong
Warrior
By Nylessia
Kamehameha
Strong Warrior
Lifts Naha Stone
Loves being a warrior
Chief
By Krista
Kamehameha
Strong warrior
Lifts Naha Stone
Dad got poisoned
Humble
His favorite warrior is the god of war
By Lucas
Kamehameha
Strong chief
Lifted Naha Stone
Strong tough warrior chief
Warrior
By Serenity
Kamehameha
Warrior Chief
Lifts Naha Stone
Strong muscles
Scared, sad, happy man
Chief
By Makamae
Kamehameha
Strong Chief
Lifted Naha Stone
Strong tough warrior chief
Chief
By Brayden
Mahalo nui e ka Papa ‘Ekahi B & Mrs. Littrel for sharing all of your fabulous Cinquain poems! I would like some of you to share your creative poetry writing with us during lunch time today in the dinning hall.
Mahalo nui,
Kumu Kanani