What is it?
Narrative poetry tells astory through verse. It often has a structured narrative with characters,
setting, and a plot, providing a vivid and imaginative experience.

Familiar Types:

- Epic Poems: Lengthy narrative poems like "The Iliad" or "The Odyssey."

- Ballads: Short narrative poems often set to music, telling a story of love, tragedy, or adventure.

Benefits for Children:

- Storytelling Skills: Engaging with narrative poetry enhances children's storytelling skills as they
follow the plot.

- Imagination: The descriptive language used in narrative poems sparks imaginative thinking,
encouraging creativity.

- Sequencing and Comprehension: Understanding the sequence of events in a narrative poem
supports comprehension skills.

- Comprehension: Children develop comprehension skills by following the plot and understanding the characters and setting.

What is it?

Shape poetry uses visual elements to convey meaning. The arrangement of words on the page forms a shape related to the theme of the poem, creating a visual and textual experience.

Benefits for Children:

- Visual Literacy: Shape poetry introduces children to visual literacy, enhancing their ability to
understand and interpret visual elements.

- Creativity and Expression: Shaping words on the page allows children to express emotions or
ideas in a visually artistic manner.

- Attention to Detail: Creating shape poetry encourages attention to detail, as the arrangement of
words is a deliberate and thoughtful process.

What is it?
Dramatic poetry is like a script for a play, featuring characters who express their thoughts and emotions. It's a form of poetry that captures the intensity and emotion of a moment.

Familiar Types:
Monologues and Soliloquies: Poems where a single speaker expresses their inner thoughts and emotions.

Dialogues: Poems that feature a conversation between two or more characters.

Benefits for Children:

- Expressive Language: Dramatic poetry allows children to explore and express emotions through
characters, enhancing emotional intelligence.

- Public Speaking: Reciting dramatic poems aids in developing public speaking skills.

- Empathy: Engaging with different perspectives in dramatic poetry promotes empathy and understanding.

What is it?
Lyric poetry is an expression of personal emotions and feelings. It's often short and musical, capturing a moment or an emotion in a concise and evocative manner

Familiar Types:

- Sonnet: A 14-line poem expressing deep personal feelings, often about love.

- Haiku: A form ofJapanese poetry with three lines capturing a fleeting moment in nature.

Benefits for Children:

- Emotional Expression: Lyric poetry provides a platform for children to express their own emotions and
thoughts.

- Language Appreciation: The musical and rhythmic nature of lyric poetry introduces children to the
beauty of language.

- Creativity: Writing short, expressive poems encourages creative thinking and self-expression.