Poems Use Rhythm and Rhyme
Kindergarten English practice: Listen to a text. 'Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are.' Is this a storybook or a poem. Part of extension: deeper story analysis (Extension: Deeper Story Analysis).
~5 min
Poems often have words that rhyme and a special rhythm. They might not tell a long story, but they use beautiful words.
Poems Have Rhythm
Listen to the beat!
The cat sat on the mat and had a snack.
A poem often has a steady beat, like a song or a drum. When you say the words, you can tap your foot to the rhythm.
💡 Try tapping your hand while reading to feel the beat.