Joy of Agriculture
Poetry Contest
Calling all young poets! Dive into the Joy of Agriculture Poetry Contest and let your creativity bloom like spring flowers!
Celebrate Poetry Month this April by sharing your love for farms, animals and nature in a poem.
Whether you dream of fields, tractors, or cuddly farm friends, this contest is your chance to shine.
Join us for a farm-tastic adventure and submit your masterpiece today!
Don't miss out on the fun – start writing and get ready to sow the seeds of poetry!
The Joy of Agriculture Poetry Contest is open to Alberta students in Grade 4 - Grade 12.
Submissions are accepted from April 1 to April 30th, 2024.
Traditional Classroom Winners (3 Prizes):
Homeschool Submission Winner:
Three classrooms will be selected to receive a classroom goodie basket loaded with farm-themed goodies, including books, toys and educational materials related to agriculture.
One homeschooler will be selected to receive a goodie basket loaded with farm-themed goodies, including books, toys and educational materials related to agriculture.
Click HERE for more contest rules!
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Haiku: A short poem that talks about nature and has three lines. The first line has 5 syllables, the second line has 7 syllables, and the third line has 5 syllables.
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Sonnet: A poem with 14 lines that can tell a story or talk about feelings. Some sonnets rhyme in a special way, like AABBCCDD.
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Limerick: A funny poem with five lines that makes you laugh. It has a special rhythm that sounds like a song.
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Free Verse: A poem that doesn't have to rhyme or have a special rhythm. You can write whatever you want!
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Ballad: A poem that tells a story, almost like singing a song. It can be about adventures or feelings.
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Elegy: A sad poem that talks about missing someone or something special.
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Ode: A poem that celebrates or talks about something you really like or admire. It can be a person, a pet, or even a favorite toy.
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Acrostic: A fun poem where the first letter of each line spells out a word or message. It's like a secret code in a poem!
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Concrete Poem: A poem where the words are shaped to look like the thing you're talking about. It's like drawing with words!
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Sestina: A fancy poem with six stanzas that each have six lines. The last three lines are a special ending. It's like a puzzle to write!
Check out last year's submissions!
