CINQUAINS For Primary Students

BREAKTIME
Santa skiing
Reindeer are waiting
Can't wait too long
Christmas




MIDNIGHT
12 a.m.
Witch flying by
Dark, spooky, creepy, scary
Halloween!

Follow these steps:
1. Decide on your one-word title.
2. Think of two-word phrases that describe your topic. Select the phrase you like best.
3. Think of three-word phrases that describe an action relating to your topic. Choose the phrase you like best.
4. Think of four-word phrases that describe a feeling relating to your topic. Choose the phrase you like best.
5. Think of one word that refers back to your topic.

Two different cinquains created by students during brainstorm session.
PUPPY..............................PUPPY
Happy tail.........................Floppy ears
Runs in circles..................Wiggles in sleep
Happy to see me...............Dreaming of lost bones
Pet....................................Companion

This has so many possibilities. This can be a culminating activity for any learning concept and can be graded for knowledge learned. We decided to use fingerprint art using stamp pads for our drawings that complimented our poetry. When completed and put on construction paper it is very striking out in the hallway. Each student's work is different but it was so easy to complete as a group in class.