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Shape Poems Amy Conway
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Introduction• Your challenge is to think and express
yourself through poetry in a CREATIVE way.
• Today you will define what a shape poem is and you will learn how to create one.
• You will click on the arrow at the bottom right corner to continue each slide.
What is a Shape Poem
Before you click the arrow WRITE down on the paper provided a prediction to the question above.
What is a shape poem?
• takes the shape of the subject of the poem• exp. if the poem is about a tree, it would be shaped
like a tree
• uses simple objects for the shapes• exp. hearts, houses, animals, etc.
Do not click the arrow until you do this first – was your prediction correct why or why not? Explain? Use the paper provided.
Examples of Shape Poems
More Examples
More Examples From the WEB
• Ice Cream
• Ice Cream 2
• Pig
• Rocket
• Sheep
• Snowman
• Train
How do you write a shape poem?
• Think of a poem topic
• Try to pick a topic that can be supported by a shape (abstract ideas might be harder to use)
• Draw an outline of the shape (you can keep the outline there or delete it later)
• Arrange your words within the shape (they can be just within the shape or outline it)
• Work with the look of the words until you find a look you like
• Write out a final copy to turn in
How to draw a shape poem
Draw your shape ↑
Pitter
Patter
Pitter. Patter. The rain falls gently on my steel roof top. Slowly at first, but the tempo
picks up. Soon it will be a thrashing of
rain.Add words→
Try putting words in different orders→
What to do next?
• Brainstorm ideas of what you could write about with your shoulder partner.
• If you have any questions, ask!
Evaluation- What You Will Be Graded On
5 4 3 2 1
Shape Is Creative
Poem is related to shape
Words Spelled Correctly
Neatly done – Presentation, anyone can read the poem
Conclusion • You have learned how to create a shape poem. You saw how to
create and draw a shape poem. Here is your chance to demonstrate what you have learned by creating a shape poem. It can not be like any of the poems you already saw as examples.
• Here are the requirements:• Hint: Your poem must be about the shape you draw or create. 1. You may use whatever materials you wish 2. Follow the rubric – the shape must relate to the poem.
3. Once you have created your object, you will present it to the class, Most important of all, have fun!