Nonfiction poetry focuses on conveying facts about subjects through engaging and creative narratives. Nonfiction poetry can be a fun and thought-provoking way to tell a story or impart information.

Spark your thinking!

1. Set up your language arts mini spark recording page: #71: Nonfiction Poetry

2. Learn about an important historical event (Apollo 11) by reading the article, The Moon Landing on the National Geographic Kids website.  Record 5 details from the article on your recording page.

3.  Listen to this example of nonfiction poetry about Apollo 11, Eight Days Gone.

4. Explore DOGOnews and choose an article of interest. Read the article 1-2 times.

5. Print these Poetry Planning Sheets – Cinquain Poem 

6.  Create your nonfiction verse in the form of a Cinquain poem. Cinquain poems follow a specific 5 line pattern.

7. Ask your teacher to edit your draft.

8. Put your final poem on your recording page or the poetry planning sheets.

9. Find a photo to accompany your poem or  choose an app on your iPad to create a visual display of your work.

10.  Share your language arts mini spark recording page, your poem and your illustration with your teacher/EY coordinator.