5th Grade Reading & Language Arts — Literature and Composition — Writing for God's Glory
Students will explore different forms of poetry, identify poetic devices, and write original poems that honor God.
Poetry is a special form of writing that uses carefully chosen words to express ideas and feelings. Poems often have rhythm (a beat or pattern) and sometimes rhyme (words that end with the same sound).
Poets use figurative language to paint pictures with words. A simile compares two things using 'like' or 'as' (brave as a lion). A metaphor says one thing is another (God is my rock). Personification gives human qualities to non-human things (the trees clap their hands).
There are many forms of poetry. A haiku has three lines with 5, 7, and 5 syllables. An acrostic spells a word down the left side. A free verse poem has no set rhyme or rhythm pattern but uses vivid imagery.
The book of Psalms is the greatest collection of poetry ever written. David and other poets poured out praise, sorrow, joy, and trust in God through beautiful verses. Poetry helps us express what is deepest in our hearts.
Write three poems: (1) a haiku about something in God's creation, (2) an acrostic poem using the word FAITH, and (3) a free verse poem praising God. Illustrate your favorite poem.