1. Shape Poetry
Expressing Yourself

2. 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.

3. Examples of shape poetry

4. More Examples http://www.mrsmcgowan.com/winterpoems/whale_lubin.jpg

5. 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)

6. 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

7. 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→

8. What to do next?
Brainstorm ideas of what you could write about and start writing your poem.
If you have any questions, ask!