Explore Rhyming Couplet Poems

Rhyming couplet poems are poems that include sets of two lines, where the last word of the first line rhymes with the last word of the second line. Here is a simple example of a rhyming couplet poem:

There once was a bat,
Living in my brother’s hat.

My mom ran away in fear,
Which made my brother cheer.

It finally flew away,
But not until May.

Introduce your students to rhyming couplets and how they can be used to create simple poems with this poster and accompanying template. The download includes: 

• Rhyming Poem Poster – This colorful and informative poster explains what rhyming poems are and provides an example.
• Rhyming Color Poem Templates –  Templates are included to assist students in writing a rhyming couplet poem of their own about colors.

This resource downloads as an easy-print PDF or an editable Google Slides file. Please note that the poster is available in the PDF version only.

Get Your Students Writing Rhyming Couplet Poems

This resource includes a scaffolded activity that will guide and support students in writing their own rhyming couplet poem about colors. Here’s how it works:

1. Color Brainstorm – Students brainstorm at least four words that rhyme with each of the following colors: red, blue, pink, black, white and green.
2. Rhyme Selection – Students choose one rhyming word for each color. These are the rhyming couplets that will be used to create the color poem.
3. Rhyming Sentences – Students write a rhyming sentence for each color using the rhyming couplets selected. For example: Brown, brown, the buildings of our town.
4. Create a Color Poem – Students list all of their color rhyming sentences to create a rhyming couplet color poem.

Download to Write Poems with Rhyming Couplets

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Project the poster on your interactive whiteboard or print it for your classroom display board. If you intend to display the poster, we recommend enlarging it for enhanced readability.

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