CREATIVE WRITING

Name of Learner: __________________________ Score: __________

Grade Level/Section: ________________________ Date: __________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Writing a Short Poem Applying Various Elements and Literary
Devices and Innovative Techniques

Background Information for Learners

Elements of Poetry
1. Sound Patterns
A. Word Sounds
• Alliteration: the repetition of initial sounds on the same line or stanza
• Assonance: the repetition of vowel sounds (anywhere in the middle or
end of a line or stanza)
• Consonance: the repetition of consonant sounds (anywhere in the
middle or end of a line or stanza)
• Onomatopoeia: words that sound like that which they describe
• Repetition: the repetition of entire lines or phrases to emphasize key
thematic ideas.
• Parallel Structure: a form of repetition where the order of verbs and
nouns is repeated; it may involve exact words, but it more importantly
repeats sentence structure.

B. Rhyme
Rhyme is the repetition of similar sounds. In poetry, the most common kind of
rhyme is the end rhyme, which occurs at the end of two or more lines.
Internal rhyme - This rhyme occurs in the middle of a line.
2. Rhythm
Rhythm is the pattern of stressed and unstressed beats.
3. Imagery
Imagery is the use of figurative language to represent objects, actions, and
ideas in such a way that it appeals to our physical senses.

4. Form
Types of Poetic Forms
a. A haiku is a specific type of Japanese poem which has 17 syllables divided
into three lines of 5, 7, and 5 syllables. Haikus or haiku are typically written on
the subject of nature.

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 b. An acrostic poem is a type of poetry where the first, last or other letters in a
line spell out a particular word or phrase. The most common and simple form
of an acrostic poem is where the first letters of each line spell out the word or
phrase.
c. A cinquain is a five-line poem that was invented by Adelaide Crapsey.
Cinquains are particularly vivid in their imagery and are meant to convey a
certain mood or emotion.
d. Tanka, which means “short song,” has been an important literary form in
Japanese culture for nearly a thousand years. The basic structure of a tanka
poem is 5 – 7 – 5 – 7 – 7.
e. Shape poetry, or concrete poetry, develops the physical form of the words on
paper. A poem about the stars would take the shape of a star (or stars).
f. Sonnet There are two common forms, both of which have lots of rules, should
you want to follow the rules: the Petrarchan (or Italian) and the
Shakespearean (or Elizabethan). Sonnets traditionally have 14 lines and are
often about love—lost love, married love, forgotten love, the longing for love,
etc. Petrarchan sonnets typically have an ABBA ABBA CDE CDE rhyme
scheme, and Shakespearean sonnets are usually ABAB CDCD EFEF GG.
They are written in iambic pentameter.
g. Free verse is a poetry that is free from limitations of regular meter or rhythm
and does not rhyme with fixed forms.
Techniques/Devices in Poetry
The following are techniques and devices that can help you better express
your ideas and emotions in your poetry:

1. Figure of Speech is a word or phrase using figurative language – language that

has other meaning than its normal definition. This includes simile, metaphor,
synecdoche, metonymy, personification, hyperbole, understatement oxymoron,
allusion, etc.
2. Symbolism is the use of symbols to signify ideas and qualities, by giving them
symbolic meanings that are different from their literal sense.
3. Theme is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work,
which may be stated directly or indirectly.
4. Tone, in written composition, is an attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.
Tone is generally conveyed through the choice of words, or the viewpoint of a writer on a
particular subject.

Learning Competency:
MELC: Write a short poem applying the various elements and literary devices
exploring innovative techniques (S1/2 Q1/3)
CG: HUMMS_CW/MP11/12c-f-10

Directions and Instructions

Hello, learner! You are about to check your learning/s on writing a short poem
applying various elements and literary devices and innovative techniques in a five-
stage exploration (1-Load, 2-Engage, 3-Advance, 4-Refine, 5-Nurture). Just follow
the instructions given for every task.

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 LEARNING CONTRACT

AGREEMENT: By signing the contract, you are hereby accepting the responsibility to
finish the activity package and submit it to your teacher (____________________) on
(____________________).

LOAD Load our new friend with the concepts he needs!

Activity 1. The haiku is one of the simplest forms of poem there is. It comes from
Japan and has only three lines— the first with five syllables, the middle with seven
syllables and the third with five syllables again. However, that doesn’t mean a haiku
is easy to write. It has to convey something in just a few words, so every syllable
counts.
Now, using your knowledge on the elements of and techniques in poetry, write
2 haikus with the following specifications on the space provided:
1. Use sound patterns – Word sounds (alliteration, assonance, consonance, etc)
or Rhyme (end rhyme or internal rhyme)
2. Use imagery, symbolism or figures of speech.
3. Follow the Haiku form – 3 lines, 5-7-5 syllables
4. Use nature as your theme. It can be about the rain, the sunset, etc.
Your poetry will be rated using the rubric found after Activity 4.

Title of Haiku 1: _____________________________________

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Title of Haiku 2: _____________________________________

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 ENGAGE. Engage and Connect

Activity 2. A cinquain is a five-line poem that describes a person, place, or thing.

Using the following graphic organizers, write 2 examples of cinquain. Your output will
be rated using the rubric found after Activity 4.

Cinquain 1: Describe an animal or your favorite pet

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a one-word title, a noun that tells what your poem is about

____________________________, ________________________
two adjectives that describe what you're writing about

_____________________,______________________,____________________
three -ing participles that describe what your poem is about

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a phrase that tells more about what you're writing about

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a synonym for your title, another noun that tells what your poem is about

Cinquain 2: Describe your hobby

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a one-word title, a noun that tells what your poem is about

____________________________, ________________________
two adjectives that describe what you're writing about

_____________________,______________________,____________________
three -ing participles that describe what your poem is about

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a phrase that tells more about what you're writing about

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a synonym for your title, another noun that tells what your poem is about

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 ADVANCE. Advance your skills by being creative.
Activity 3. Squeeze your creativity in words by writing an Acrostic poem. This time
you will be writing 2 acrostic poems: one for your first name and another for the
first name of the person you admire or love. Write your poetry on the spaces
provided for and be sure to apply the following elements and techniques to make
your poetry more ‘fun-tastic’:
• Use sound patterns – Word sounds (alliteration, assonance, consonance,
etc.) or Rhyme (end rhyme or internal rhyme)
• Use imagery, symbolism or figures of speech.
• Use your name and the name of the person you admire or love as the form of
your acrostic
Your output will be rated using the rubric found after Activity 4.

Acrostic 1: Use your first name

Acrostic 2: Use the name of the person you admire or love

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 REFINE. Refine your skills by applying
Activity 4: Choose an object to be the subject of your poem. It could be your favorite
pet or favorite food or anything that interests you. Then draw a simple outline of its
shape on the space provided below. After that, you write your poem (at least eight
lines) by describing how your subject makes you feel. Remember to fit your words in
your drawing. Be guided by the following rubric.

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Scoring Rubric:

CRITERIA Haiku Cinquain Acrostic Shape Poem

3 lines (depends on
POEM At least 8
5-7-5 5 lines the number of
FORMAT lines
syllables 1-2-3-1-1 letters in
with picture
his/her name)

Conventions 2 points will be deducted for each error in spelling,

(10 pts.) punctuation, lines, syllables or poem format

3 points will be taken off for each poem that does not fit the
Theme (15)
chosen theme

Creativity e.g.
5 points will be deducted if there are no elements of poetry
use of details
seen in the piece
(15)

Clear,
Consistent 3 points will be taken off in each of inconsistency done
Tone pertaining to the attitude of the writer towards his/her subject
(10)

Points Earned

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 NURTURE. Nurture your way to the finish line
Activity 5. Choose one picture from among the choices below. Express your
thoughts and feelings towards it by making your own free-verse poem. Be guided by
the rubric that follows.

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 Free-Verse Poem Writing Rubric
(Adapted from Gary R. Hess)
Criterion/Points Excellent Average Fair
(5 points) (3 points) (1 point)
Cohesiveness The poem goes The poem The poem does
perfectly together. somewhat goes not get together.
There is unity together but needs The poem’s lines
between lines and more and stanzas sway
stanzas, which cohesiveness. The from the topic.
connects with the poem’s lines and
topic. stanzas
sometimes sway
from the topic.
Use of Poetic The poem uses The poem uses The poem uses no
Elements three or more one or two poetic poetic element.
poetic elements to elements but they
enhance the poem sometimes distract
and the reader’s the reader.
emotions.
Rhythm The poem uses The poem The poem does
rhythm throughout, sometimes uses not have any
which benefits the rhythm but may noticeable rhythm.
poetic tone. waver in a way
that distracts the
reader and
negatively affects
the tone.
Creativity The poem uses The poem uses The poem does
three or more one or two unique not use unique
unique metaphors metaphors and metaphors and
and similes to similes to describe similes.
describe situations, objects,
situations, objects, and people.
and people.

Reflection
Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson by completing the
K-W-L chart below.

What I KNOW What I WANT to know What I have LEARNED

I thought that … I want to … I learned that …

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References
• https://writing.colostate.edu/guides/page.cfm?pageid=1010&guideid=49
• https://www.poemofquotes.com/articles/poetry_technique.php
• https://vhlblog.vistahigherlearning.com/9-common-techniques-used-in-poetry.html
• https://www.poetryfoundation.org/learn/glossary-
terms/tone#:~:text=Tone,of%20figurative%20language%2C%20and%20rhyme.
• https://literarydevices.net/
• https://www.masterclass.com/articles/poetry-101-learn-about-poetry-different-
types-of-poems-and-poetic-devices-with-examples#what-is-poetry
• https://brighthubeducation.com
• https://examples.yourdictionary.com/types-of-poetry-examples.html
• https://bookriot.com/2018/05/08/different-types-of-poems/
• https://www.everywritersresource.com/top-10-types-of-poems-or-forms-or-
formats/
• https://www.everywritersresource.com/top-10-types-of-poems-or-forms-or-
formats/
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projects/write-theme-poems-30173.html
• http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/shape.html
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• https://www.youngwriters.co.uk/info/other/poetry-types/acrostic
• https://literaryterms.net/allusion/
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creativewriting/chapter/lesson-12-figures-of-speech-in-poetry/
• https://examples.yourdictionary.com/figure-of-speech-examples.html
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55dd9cc36974
• https://www.herzing.ca/blog/ottawa/6-exquisite-benefits-of-writing-poetry/
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poetry?next_slideshow=1
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• https://learn.lexiconic.net/elementsofpoetry.htm
• https://www.masterclass.com/articles/tips-for-writing-better-poetry#11-tips-for-
writing-poetry
• http://garyhess.blogspot.com

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ANSWERS
(Answers to all the activities may vary.)
Sample Answers
Activity 1 - Haiku
Haiku 1: Sunset
Like the sun finds rest
Leave all your troubles behind
Move on from today
Haiku 2: Wind
You may not be here
My heart feels your love so dear
Whispers from the wind
Activity 2 - Cinquian
Cinquain 1: Favorite pet
Cat
Fluffy, warm
Purring, meowing, rolling
Needs love and attention
Cute
Cinquain 2: Hobby
Writing
Free, powerful
Describing, interpreting, criticizing
Making thoughts in words
Mirror
Activity 3 – Acrostic Poem
Acrostic 1 – My Name
Carefree as a dove
Amiable too and jolly
Rare to find man
Loving to family and friends
One God he believes

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 Serving Him is the greatest feat.
Acrostic 2 – Name of a Person I admire
Jesus, the begotten Son of God
Entered the world to
Save sinners like us.
Unconditional love He gave – was crucified, died and has risen
Soon, His next coming will come.

Activity 4 - Shape poem

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Activity 5 - Free-verse poem
Morning Rays

On the hills, over the fields

A ray of life I see
Crawling from the meadows with glee
From the lowly world
Of yesterday's misery.
Today I set this life free
From worry and agony.
As the sun sets, there awaits another story
Of voyage - of treading through rock, grassy and winding boulevard.
Because like a book unfolds from every page,
There's box of treasure to behold
Through the lines and dots
And curves,
There's more to know.
Yes, as the ray comes here
I'll welcome the morning with glee.

Prepared by:

Carlos B. Garcia

Gynelle D. Follante, PhD

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