The Tin Man

Student Activity
Task
Let's write a poem in the shape of a pyramid. We'll start at the top and work our way down. When you are finished, teach a pal how to do it.

To get ideas for your pyramid poem:

  1. Read The Tin Man.
  2. Tell the story about the pig, Tim, and the Tin Man to a pal.
  3. Draw a picture of your favorite character.
  4. Scan the picture.
To create your pyramid poem:
  1. Answer the questions below.
  2. Submit your answers to make a poem.
  3. Share your poem with a pal. Teach them how to write a pyramid poem.
Tell me your name

URL of your picture link.

Who is in the story?
Name one character.

Describe the character.
List two words.

What does the character do?
List three action words.

Why do you like this character?
I like because
and

How did you do?
  1. Did you read most of the words in The Tin Man?
  2. Did you tell a pal about The Tin Man?
  3. Did you correctly spell most of the words in your poem?
  4. Did you find pictures to go with your poem?
  5. Did you teach a pal how to write a pyramid poem?
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