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Seven phrases are used in this concrete build-upon poem. This form is called "chain of events." The phrases build upon one another to show the location or action of one object, person, or animal.
Think of the House That Jack Built--This is the cat that chased the rat, that ate the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built.
Another example is the song, Hush Little Baby--Hush, little baby, don't say a word.
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird.And if that mockingbird won't sing,Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring...
Seven phrases are used in this concrete build-upon poem. This form is called "chain of events." The phrases build upon one another to show the location or action of one object, person, or animal.
Think of the House That Jack Built--This is the cat that chased the rat, that ate the cheese that lay in the house that Jack built.
Another example is the song, Hush Little Baby--Hush, little baby, don't say a word.
Papa's gonna buy you a mockingbird.And if that mockingbird won't sing,Papa's gonna buy you a diamond ring...
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large to small,
large to small,
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or person to person.
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or person to person.
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Here is my stretch:
This is the bird
perched on the black hat
that sat on the snowman
who saw the gold star
Shining in the night
And made a wish
For peace on earth
Here is my stretch:
This is the bird
perched on the black hat
that sat on the snowman
who saw the gold star
Shining in the night
And made a wish
For peace on earth
For more writing inspiration share your stretches with us. We will be happy to post them.
