How to Write a 5W Poem

Suggested Grades

1+

Objective

A 5W poem is a good way to teach children to identify and focus on the five W's of a story or an event.

Method

Line 1: Who
Line 2: What
Line 3: Where
Line 4: When
Line 5: Why

Samantha,
rode her bicycle,
to the store,
after dinner,
because she wanted to buy some candy.