Song
Poetry Description:
A
Song is a poem that is meant to be accompanied by music.
It can contain several verses and can be either very simple or very
complicated. It can be rhymed or unrhymed.
Applications for History Class:
A song can be sung to the class with or without music. It can be about a
person, event or experience. It goes well with poster projects, movements and
even art. It can be published on a podcast or a CD can be made of the best
songs.
Directions:
Write a
poem using several verses. It is recommended that a key verse be repeated
several times during the poem. This key verse would be called the ÒChorus.Ó The
poem may be about anything. It will usually have a strong rhythm pattern and in
most instances have rhyme.
Sample: