Septolet

Poetry Description:



A septolet is a variation of the haiku. It is an unrhyming poem that consists of 7 lines with 16 syllables.

Applications for History Class:

A Septolet can be used to describe a person, event, geography, or experience of a historical area. The student may use art, create a dance or compose a musical composition to accompany this poem,

Directions:

1st line 1 syllable

2nd line 2 syllables

3rd line 3 syllables

4^th line 4 syllable

5^th line 3 syllables

6^th line 2 syllables

7^th line 1 syllable

Sample: 


Rome

Pagans

Powerful

An Empire

Arena

Christians

Killed