"How To" Poem




Poetry Description:



 A “How To” poem consists of a list of instructions. The first line tells the subject. The ending wraps it all up. It is a variation of a list poem.

Applications for History Class:

This type of poem can explain a process or task.

Directions:

The first line of the poem should name the task in some way. 
Next there is a list of instructions about how to achieve this task. The last line wraps up the entire poem. 
This poem may or may not rhyme.

Sample: 


Making Papyrus

Find the plant

Cut some stalks

Slice the stems

Lay them flat

Vertically and horizontally

Press them hard

Let the pulp be like glue

Dry

Cut

Get a brush and some ink

Write on it

Papyrus is Egyptian paper!