Poetry

Poetry is an art form of written language that is meant to stimulate imagination, emotional feelings, and self expression. It consists of words arranged in patterns of sound, sometimes consisting of rhymes and rhythmic tones. Poems are carefully written with words chosen for their sound, beauty, and meaning. Some people write poetry to express emotions like love or to share feelings of loneliness or depression. With this, someone who writes poetry will share with the reader experiences or strong feelings. Nursery rhymes are considered to be poems, and they are meant to be simple and fun. Other poems may express the truth of life, tell a story, or even honor a person. Poetry is fun and emotionally stimulating to read. Some types of poetry you will learn about in school are Haikus, Limericks, and Similes. 

                                                  

Vocabulary
Stimulate-(verb) encourages interest and activity.
Pattern- (noun) a repeated form or design.
Rhyme- (noun) a repetition of similar sounds.
Tone- (noun) a musical or vocal sound with reference to pitch, quality, and strength.
Nursery Rhyme- (noun) a simple traditional song or poem for children.
Haiku- (noun) a Japanese poem of seventeen syllables, in three lines of five, seven, and five
Limerick- (noun) a humorous verse of three long and two short lines that rhyme.
Simile- (noun) a figure of speech involving the comparison of one thing with another thing.

Vocabulary Activity
Please find the vocabulary words list above in the following word search.

Grammar Point

Punctuation is very important in any written form of language. The two most common forms on punctuation are the exclamation mark (!) a period (.) and a comma (,) The exclamation mark (!) indicates excitement. A period (.) is used at the end of a sentence, indicating to come to a full stop. A comma (,) indicate a brief pause.  For example:

Happy Birthday!

We had cheese, crackers, and grapes.

On Friday I went to the mall.

Please make 5 sentences using the proper punctuation marks. 

Mystery

A mystery genre is a type of fiction that includes a main character who serves as a detective or other professional who has to solve a crime. The protagonist is the detective, and the rest of the characters are the suspects. The main plot focuses on a crime that needs to be solved, and the detective was has to solve the mystery. The purpose of a mystery novel is to bring suspense  and excitement to an audience as the main character solves a puzzle. Once the detective goes through many obstacles to solve the mystery, the novel then brings about a sense of resolution to the audience once the mystery has been solved. These novels are great to read if you enjoy suspense and thrill! They are great novels to get reluctant readers enthusiastic about reading.

Vocabulary
Mystery-(noun) Something strange that has not yet been explained or understood.
Detective- (noun) A person whose occupation is to investigate and solve crimes.
Crime- (noun) Illegal activity.
Protagonist- (noun) The main character.
Suspect- (noun) A person thought to be guilty of a crime.
Suspense- (noun) A state or feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what may happen.
Obstacle- (noun) Something that blocks one's way or hinders progress.
Resolution-(noun) The action of solving a problem.
Reluctant- (adjective) To be unwilling or hesitant.
Enthusiastic- (adjective) Showing intense enjoyment and interest.

Vocabulary Activity
Please fill in the blanks to the following sentences using the vocabulary list as a word bank.

1. There were many __________ in the way of solving the puzzle.
2. The boy was very _________ to read the mystery book.
3. The _________ that needs to be solved is the missing diamond necklace.
4. There was a lot of ______ in the book making us eager to keep reading to find out what happens next.
5. Cam Jansen is the main character, also known as the ________.
6. The class was very _______ and excited to read the new mystery novel.
7. The young girl was the ______ in the mystery because of how suspicious she was.
8. The ________ of the mystery made everyone feel at ease knowing that the mystery has been solved.
9. The ________ was in charge of solving the puzzle.
10. The suspect committed a _________ by stealing a woman's purse. 

Grammar Point
A proper noun is the name of a particular person, place, or thing that usually begins with a capital letter. For example, instead of saying the girl, we said Cam Jansen. This lets us know which girl we are talking about, and what her name is. Other examples of proper nouns are the names of states, the names of roads, and the name of a restaurant. Please list 5 proper nouns that you can think of.