It is so important for English language learners to be able to write for a variety of purposes. Specifically written for an ELD class, this activity provides explicit instruction for teaching learners how to write a poem. First, they listen to a poem with a specific structure. Next, they discuss the poem. Finally, they use the poem's structure as a model for their own writing. The activity provides the opportunity for learners to write poetry in a systematic and scaffolded way.