Poetry Project Poetry Video Project
English Language Arts Outcomes: GCO #8 - Students will be expected to use writing and other forms of representation to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learnings; and to use their imaginations. *Covers a variety of specific outcomes for each grade.
Examples Casey at the Bat – Ernest Theyer ug&feature=related ug&feature=related Picture Videos Nothing Gold Can Stay – Robert Frost A Love Song – William Carlos William
Where to Start Pick a poem or write your own – 100 Essential Modern Poems Edited by Joseph Parisi – 500 popular poems: – Canadian Poets: – Lyrics:
Format Video – Windows Movie Maker – PhotoStory – iMovie – Other suggestions?
Things to Consider Interpretation (metaphorically/literally) Visual imagery (movements, colors, etc.) Sounds (music and others) Voice overs and text Make a plan/outline for your video
Assignment Details 1-3 people per group Due in 2 weeks (will have ~4-5 classes) Can work on project at home ~1 page explaining your interpretation of the poem