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This is a poem that teaches about the 8 parts of speech which are pronouns, adverbs, prepositions, adjectives, nouns, verbs, interjections, and conjunctions.
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8 Parts Of Speech Voyage
© Rudolph 2009
Here we are at the beach,
and I’m thinking about the
8 parts of speech.
If you’re ready to learn,
I’m ready to teach.
All the words that are
leaving my lips
are floating around
on big old ships.
They are out there
in the deep blue sea
riding waves
and yelling at me.
So, put your thinking cap on.
Get ready to think,
and let’s all hope
that the ships don’t sink.
The first one is carrying words called verbs
on the ship The Predicate.
These verbs help people
communicate.
About actions, existence, or
occurrences,
and other states of being,
making statements about the subject
saying it is doing something.
Like skipping, jumping, running,
or baking a cake.
Or perhaps you just want to drink
a frothy chocolate milk shake.
The next ones are carrying words called nouns
on ships called Subject, Object, and Nominative.
They are all dressed up like clowns.
They are common, proper, and collective,
and better not jump ship and drown.
They name people, animals, places, things,
conditions and abstract ideas,
like the kind you think up late night
at the local pizzerias.
Now, if you look off to the right
you will see a smaller, faster ship,
and it is really rather tight.
It goes by the name The Pronoun.
Its passengers are words
replacing lots of nouns
getting Personal, Demonstrative,
Interrogative, Indefinite, Relative,
Reflexive and Intensive.
Sometimes they are important
all throughout the day
acting as the Subject.
I, you, he, she, it, we, you, and they.
Other times they are just Objects
causing mayhem
for me, you, her, him, it, us, you, and them.
Be careful of these guys.
They run with a rough crowd
often wearing a disguise.
The next words are riding
a very fancy, colorful, and exotic ship
that is daring, dashing, and dramatic.
These words are really hip.
It is none other than The Adjective.
These words modify
or describe nouns or pronouns.
Like that’s a fruity, frivolous, fly.
They tell what kind, which one, how much, how many,
and who’s the owner of that tie.
Sometimes they are comparative.
Like that’s a tastier pie.
At other times they can be superlative.
Like that’s the craziest lie!
Now, if you look quickly over there
you will see the ship The Adverb.
Swiftly carrying the words that modify verbs
telling us how, when, and where
to do something important
like put on our underwear.
So, change your underwear
deliberately, correctly, and daily,
or at least frequently.
But you don’t have to do it hourly
unless you keep soiling them accidentally.
Just make sure it is being done
often, faithfully and regularly.
Enough about this.
I think I made my point clearly,
and I’m sure you are doing it religiously.
So, let’s move on joyously.
Now, look over, past the lighthouse
at the approaching ship The Preposition.
Those words are jumping up and down
and dancing all around.
and they are singing,
“Inside, outside, through, and down.
Outside, inside, all around.
Don’t stop until you are face to face
with prepositions in time and space.”
These guys and gals have fun
and are on one of the coolest ships.
They like to play with spatial, temporal,
and logical relationships.
Look. Coming up real close to shore
is the grand old ship Conjunction.
These words have a great rapport,
and play an important function.
They are very busy joining
phrases, clauses, words,
and raising message
carrying birds.
They really do make a nice pet.
Their messages can say
And, But, Or, Nor, For, So, or Yet.
Wow! Look at that last amazing ship.
It is called the Interjection.
These words get really excited,
Yippee!, Oh my!, Gosh Darn!, Golly!
Yes, these guys
are very jolly.
They exhibit a lot of emotion,
and throw the best party
on the ocean.
So, join them if you wish,
but expect a lot of commotion.
So, Cheers! Congratulations!
I hope you have had fun
learning about parts of speech
while bathing in the sun.
Good luck!
By,
Christopher Rudolph
© Rudolph 2009
Here we are at the beach,
and I’m thinking about the
8 parts of speech.
If you’re ready to learn,
I’m ready to teach.
All the words that are
leaving my lips
are floating around
on big old ships.
They are out there
in the deep blue sea
riding waves
and yelling at me.
So, put your thinking cap on.
Get ready to think,
and let’s all hope
that the ships don’t sink.
The first one is carrying words called verbs
on the ship The Predicate.
These verbs help people
communicate.
About actions, existence, or
occurrences,
and other states of being,
making statements about the subject
saying it is doing something.
Like skipping, jumping, running,
or baking a cake.
Or perhaps you just want to drink
a frothy chocolate milk shake.
The next ones are carrying words called nouns
on ships called Subject, Object, and Nominative.
They are all dressed up like clowns.
They are common, proper, and collective,
and better not jump ship and drown.
They name people, animals, places, things,
conditions and abstract ideas,
like the kind you think up late night
at the local pizzerias.
Now, if you look off to the right
you will see a smaller, faster ship,
and it is really rather tight.
It goes by the name The Pronoun.
Its passengers are words
replacing lots of nouns
getting Personal, Demonstrative,
Interrogative, Indefinite, Relative,
Reflexive and Intensive.
Sometimes they are important
all throughout the day
acting as the Subject.
I, you, he, she, it, we, you, and they.
Other times they are just Objects
causing mayhem
for me, you, her, him, it, us, you, and them.
Be careful of these guys.
They run with a rough crowd
often wearing a disguise.
The next words are riding
a very fancy, colorful, and exotic ship
that is daring, dashing, and dramatic.
These words are really hip.
It is none other than The Adjective.
These words modify
or describe nouns or pronouns.
Like that’s a fruity, frivolous, fly.
They tell what kind, which one, how much, how many,
and who’s the owner of that tie.
Sometimes they are comparative.
Like that’s a tastier pie.
At other times they can be superlative.
Like that’s the craziest lie!
Now, if you look quickly over there
you will see the ship The Adverb.
Swiftly carrying the words that modify verbs
telling us how, when, and where
to do something important
like put on our underwear.
So, change your underwear
deliberately, correctly, and daily,
or at least frequently.
But you don’t have to do it hourly
unless you keep soiling them accidentally.
Just make sure it is being done
often, faithfully and regularly.
Enough about this.
I think I made my point clearly,
and I’m sure you are doing it religiously.
So, let’s move on joyously.
Now, look over, past the lighthouse
at the approaching ship The Preposition.
Those words are jumping up and down
and dancing all around.
and they are singing,
“Inside, outside, through, and down.
Outside, inside, all around.
Don’t stop until you are face to face
with prepositions in time and space.”
These guys and gals have fun
and are on one of the coolest ships.
They like to play with spatial, temporal,
and logical relationships.
Look. Coming up real close to shore
is the grand old ship Conjunction.
These words have a great rapport,
and play an important function.
They are very busy joining
phrases, clauses, words,
and raising message
carrying birds.
They really do make a nice pet.
Their messages can say
And, But, Or, Nor, For, So, or Yet.
Wow! Look at that last amazing ship.
It is called the Interjection.
These words get really excited,
Yippee!, Oh my!, Gosh Darn!, Golly!
Yes, these guys
are very jolly.
They exhibit a lot of emotion,
and throw the best party
on the ocean.
So, join them if you wish,
but expect a lot of commotion.
So, Cheers! Congratulations!
I hope you have had fun
learning about parts of speech
while bathing in the sun.
Good luck!
By,
Christopher Rudolph
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