1. Gets a Makeover

2. Time to Envision your Name in Lights…

3.  Research specific poems to develop an understanding of the meaning and the literary form.  Research specific poets regarding their biographical, historical, and literary significance.  Develop a lesson on a specific poet and poem.  Teach the poem and provide background information to the class through an iMovie.

4. Here are a couple of sample poems to get you thinking…

5. “Hope” is the thing with feathers - That perches in the soul - And sings the tune without the words - And never stops - at all - And sweetest - in the Gale - is heard - And sore must be the storm - That could abash the little Bird That kept so many warm - I’ve heard it in the chillest land - And on the strangest Sea - Yet - never - in Extremity, It asked a crumb - of me.

6. Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire I hold with those who favor fire. But if it had to perish twice, I think I know enough of hate To say that for destruction ice Is also great And would suffice.

7. (Students will write their ideas on the SmartBoard.)

8. Convert all of the information your group finds into an iMovie illustrating your interpretation of the poem in a creative, dramatic way.

9. Langston Hughes – “I, Too, Sing America” James Galvin – “Art Class” Elizabeth Barrett Browning – “How Do I Love Thee? Let me Count the Ways” Edgar Allan Poe – “Annabel Lee” Dorothy Parker – “Star Light, Star Bright” Maya Angelou – “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings”

10. (Class collaborates to come up with the criteria.)

11. Visit the following website for tips and tutorials: http://www.apple.com/ilife/imovie/