How to write an abc poem

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BY: CHERYL STROTHER GCU TEC-539 DIGITAL MEDIA IN EDUCATION How to write an ABC Poem

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BY: CHERYL STROTHERGCU

TEC-539 DIGITAL MEDIA IN EDUCATION

How to write an ABC Poem

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What is an ABC Poem?

An ABC poem usually has 5 lines, sometimes it is a little longer

it creates a mood, picture, or feeling

It can start with any letter in the alphabet but lines 2-4 must start with the next letter that follows

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Lines and Syllables

There is no specific number of syllables for this poem

Lines 1 through 4 are made up of words, phrases or clauses

The first word of each line (1-4) is in alphabetical order from the first word (ex. G-J, P-S, etc.)

Line 5 is one sentence, beginning with any letter.

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What Next?

Decide what you want to write about (pick a topic)

Brainstorm about that topic, writing down all words and phrases that you can think of

Look at all your words and choose what letter you want to start with, most start with the letter “A” until they get the hang of things

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Example

Topic – Ice Cream

Brainstorm – cold, drippy, cone, nice to eat on a hot day, chocolate my favorite, summertime, hot, good, fun, sundaes, toppings, treat, and sweet

Choose your letter – I think I will start with “C”

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Ice Cream

C hocolate is my favoriteD ripping down my hand

E ating it quicklyF earing that it will melt

What a wonderful treat on a hot summer day!

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Works Cited

http://www.poetry-online.org/poetry-terms.htm

http://www.ehow.com/how_5182070_write-abc-poem.html