1. Odes Poems for things we love

2. Odes: definition • A type of lyric poem that deals with serious themes such as justice, truth, or beauty. • Odes typically have an irregular metrical form and express exalted or enthusiastic emotion.

3. Odes: examples • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wMGUXxzKIxo&feature=related • (Ode to Coffee) • As we watch the video, take note of the language the author uses to convey his love for coffee. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHAE-jF4YNE • (Ode to Autumn)

4. Odes: examples • Ode to an Artichoke • By Pablo Neruda

5. Writing an ode Brainstorm for 5 minutes. Come up with at least 3-5 things that you love or “could not live without”.

6. Writing an Ode • Pick a topic • (I chose my dog)

7. Writing an Ode 2) Come up with some attributes (characteristics that you love about that topic). -cute -cuddly -loyal -fun to play with -protection

8. Writing an Ode 3) Fit the ideas from your planning process into phrases and stanzas. ****Use a thesaurus to find synonyms for words that may not fit the structure and rhyme scheme of your ode.

9. Writing an Ode Ode to a Dog Little puppy, you are so cute Even when you bark your head off, there’s no way I can press “mute”. You are the definition of a loyal friend I wish our time to play together never had to end.

10. Writing an Ode Now you try! • 1) Pick a topic 2) Come up with some attributes 3) Fit the ideas from your planning process into phrases and stanzas. (Use a thesaurus to find synonyms for words that may not fit the structure and rhyme scheme of your ode).