Poem Worksheet: Roses are Red, Violets are Blue [Valentine's Day Card]

In this Valentine’s Day Card Sheet, students finish the rhyme from the classic poem “Roses are red, violets are blue…”. First, hand out the paper with an example rhyme for the poem. Next, review it with your students. Finally, let your students create a rhyme for “Roses are Red, Violets are Blue”.

A poem is a piece of writing that uses rhythm, rhyme, and symbolism to convey a message or tell a story. Poetry can be short and simple, or it can be long and complex. In either case, the goal of poetry is to evoke feelings and emotions in the reader and stir his or her imagination.

Who knew rhymes and poetry could be so much fun?