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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 your paper 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.

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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

Try putting words in different orders→ How to draw a shape poem Try putting words in different orders→ 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. Draw your shape ↑ Add words→

What to do next? Brainstorm ideas of what you could write about with your table partners. If you have any questions, ask! 

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.   You may use whatever materials you wish Follow the format of what a shape poem is. Once you have created your object, you will present it to the class, Most importantly, have fun! The END