How to Create a Parody Poem for Kids
Writing a great poem from scratch is no easy task. Writing a parody poem, on the other hand, is an activity that anyone with a little creativity and a good ear for rhymes can succeed at. Whether you're trying to give a child a catchy way to remember something or just want to create an updated version of an old classic, mimicking an existing poem's structure to create a parody guarantees an entertaining final product.
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Instructions
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Choose a subject for the parody. It's a good idea to have an overarching theme in mind when creating a parody, instead of creating it line-by-line.
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Search online for words that rhyme with the last word of the first line. Find one that would fit well with the theme of your parody, but try to limit yourself to simpler words that your young audience will understand.
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Create a first line that ends with that word. Try to keep the number of syllables close to the original.
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Look for internal rhyming in the first line -- words that rhyme with the last word of the line or with each other -- and try to develop a similar rhyming scheme within that line.
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Pay close attention to the unique structure of the original poem, including its punctuation and dialect. Mimic these features as best as possible as you continue creating the parody poem -- follow the method above to write new versions of each line.
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Tips & Warnings
If you're stuck on a line or a verse, skip it and come back. You might find poetry writing easier if you don't stop writing.
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