Pearl+Verses+the+World

Pearl is not a ‘rhyming type girl’. Why doesn’t she like writing in rhyme?

Read Pearl’s limerick about herself (page 11). Think about what it tells us about Pearl. Read Pearl’s opening poem about herself (page 7). Think about what this one tells us about Pearl.

**Write a Poem About Yourself** • 1. Start by making a list of things that are important to you. 2. Add to your list words or phrases people might use to describe you 3. Now think of one thing people might not know about you – a secret. 4. Using a list is a great way to build a poem. Pick and choose items from the list, thinking about which ones might go together – or create an interesting contrast. Which ones have similar sounds (consonance, assonance, alliteration)?

Use the Poetry Idea Engine to write your poem. Also have a go at writing a limerick.

__Here is an Example__ I like purple things and puppies and writing stories. Walking in the rain in summer and staying warm in winter. Good books, poetry, and eating Turkish delight. I like babies and balloons and bubbles. I love to sing in t shower but no one knows I wish that I could fly.