1. Shape Poems
Amy Conway
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2. 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.
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3. What is a Shape Poem
Before you click the arrow WRITE down on the paper provided a prediction to the question above.

4. 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.

5. Examples of Shape Poems

6. More Examples

7. More Examples From the WEB
Ice Cream
Ice Cream 2
Pig
Rocket
Sheep
Snowman
Train

8. 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

9. 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→

10. What to do next?
Brainstorm ideas of what you could write about with your shoulder partner.
If you have any questions, ask!

11. Evaluation- What You Will Be Graded On5 4 3 2 1
Shape Is Creative
Poem is related to shape
Words Spelled Correctly
Neatly done – Presentation, anyone can read the poem

12. 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 rubric – the shape must relate to the poem.
Once you have created your object, you will present it to the class, Most important of all, have fun!
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