Poems Inspired by the Sense of Smell

Sense of Smell

Smell is a great sense to write a poem about.

1. Make a long list of words that mean smell.
2. Add "things" that smell.
3. Highlight the "smelly" words and "smelly" things you think smell the worse.
4. Now, write your poem.

Don't forget to edit (re-write) your poem. First drafts can be good, but editing makes them better.

Here is a sample of one of my smelly poems. Please note, I added a twist or surprise to the end. A twist or a surprise is a perfect way to end a poem.

An Awful Stink Attacked the House

An awful stink attacked the house,

Gamy, gaseous, grim.

It made me feel quite nauseous,

Hives bubbled on my skin.

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Max Tell / Rhyme / Unlimited aaa Rhyme Scheme

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NOTE TO NEWCOMERS

This is Max Tell with my 11th writing game to give the poems you write for kids a unique personal flair and a bit of a bite. Teachers are invited to use these games to encourage their student to write poems of their own.

Note: A reference to 'poems' also includes songs. A reference to 'songs' refers only to song writing.

A special thanks to Sheree Fitch who inspired 'Koetry for Pids'.

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Today's topic:

RHYME

Writing a poem with a repeating AAAA rhyme scheme.