1. Concrete Poetry 1

2. What is a Concrete Poem? Poem that takes the shape of the subject Ex: If the poem is about a star, the words will form the shape of a star. 2

3. Concrete Poetry: Must relate to the subject Be in the shape of the subject Image created by the arrangement of letters and words *Great way to integrate vocabulary 3

4. Concrete Poetry: Examples 4

5. Concrete Poetry: Prewriting NOTE: Grammar/spelling not important during this stage Choose topic Sketch shapes related to topic Helpful to list few words/phrases related to topic Include vocabulary if possible *If using provided graphic organizer, follow directions found on the sheet and answer the given questions (includes steps listed above and drafting). 5

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7. Concrete Poetry:Prewriting Practice Activity Complete simplified graphic organizer as class (poster board) Model thinking process orally Clarify any remaining questions/clear any confusion before assessment 7

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9. Concrete Poetry: Practice Activity draft a concrete poem as a class select a topic for class that is appropriate Students are to give input throughout the draft. Teacher can create draft with website: http://www.wild-about- woods.org.uk/elearning/concretepoetry/main.swfhttp://www.wild-about- woods.org.uk/elearning/concretepoetry/main.swf 9