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
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
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.
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
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”
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!
Works Cited
http://www.poetry-online.org/poetry-terms.htm
http://www.ehow.com/how_5182070_write-abc-poem.html