New York State Elementary Test Prep- ELA 4- Grade 3 Cinquain Poems

Name_____________________

Cinquain Poems

Cinquain Poems are a simple form of poetry that follow a specific pattern. The words you choose and the shape they make on the paper are an important part of the writing.

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(One word to name the subject)

____________________ , __________________
(describing word) (describing word)

________________ , ________________ , ______________
(action word) (action word) (action word)

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(four word phrase but not a complete sentence)

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(synonym)