Poetry Forms

The essential structure of a poem is its form. Different poem forms include blank verse accumulative and tanka. Each form of poetry has its own style. Style refers to the way something is written or said. Children should realise that the purpose of a poem indicates the style to be used — for example, a humorous poem would lend itself to the style of a limerick, but would not suit the style of a haiku. By using different forms in their writing, children will become familiar with the possibilities and limitations of each.

It is important to introduce children to a variety of poetry devices, features and forms so that they are freed from the notion that a poem is only a poem if it rhymes.

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