1. Open question
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What do you think a concrete poem is? What shapes or patterns do you think are used to create a concrete poem?
2. Slide
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A concrete poem is a type of poem where the words are arranged into a shape that’s related to the poem’s theme. The words are arranged in a way that forces readers to look at the poem differently. These poems can be a fun way to explore language and creativity!
What is a Concrete Poem?
3. Slide
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A concrete poem is a type of poem where the words are arranged in a shape that corresponds to the subject of the poem The shapes created in a concrete poem can be abstract or representational In a concrete poem, the words and phrases used can be literal or symbolic, allowing for creative expression
Concepts:
4. Word cloud
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What is a concrete poem?
5. Slide
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The first concrete poem was written in the 15th century by a German monk. In a concrete poem, the words are arranged to form a shape related to its subject matter. Concrete poems are sometimes referred to as shape poems or visual poems.
Fun Facts!
6. Open question
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What themes or topics do you think are best suited to create a concrete poem? Why?
7. Open question
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How did you feel when you read the concrete poem? How did the shapes and patterns make you feel?
8. Drawings
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Your turn: Create a concrete poem that follows our prompt "home is where the heart is" Clues: • A concrete poem is a poem where the words are arranged to create a picture. • Your poem could be about an adventure, a funny experience, or something else! • The words in your poem should be arranged to create a picture of the story you are telling. !
9. Drawings
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Draw a pizza with animals as toppings (e.g. a slice with cows, another with pigs and so on)
10. Poll
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What is a concrete poem?
- A poem that uses the shape of its subject
- A poem written on concrete
- A poem about construction
- A poem that's hard to understand
11. Poll
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What are some other names for a concrete poem?
- Shape poems or visual poems
- Rhyming poems or free verse poetry
- Limericks or sonnets
12. Poll
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Which famous poet wrote 'The Mouse's Tale', a concrete poem featured in Alice in Wonderland?
- Lewis Carroll
- William Shakespeare
- Sylvia Plath
13. Poll
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What kind of shapes can be used in creating a concrete poem?
- Any shape, object, or image can be used.
- Only geometric shapes can be used.
- Only letters and numbers can be used.
14. Poll
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Do all the words in a concrete poem have to relate to the theme of the shape?
- Yes, all words should relate to the theme.
- No, only some words need to relate.
- It doesn't matter.
15. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is one way that a concrete poem can be used to express feelings?
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