Shape Poetry Expressing Yourself
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 concepts for the shapes exp. hearts, houses, animals, etc.
Examples of shape poetry http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/aero/events/regimes/poem.jpeg http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/images/winterlppinetreeimage.jpg
More Examples http://www.mrsmcgowan.com/winterpoems/whale_lubin.jpg http://www.peculiar-poetry.com/images/ampers.gif
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)
How do you write a shape poem? 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 and start writing your poem. If you have any questions, ask!