You will create Shape Poem to experience one of many ways to use poetry to help children develop appreciation the joy of language. Shape Poems combine content with form and allow for great creativity! Pick any theme for inspiration and write original poem in a shape that represents your theme. Think of the appearance of the words and the overall look of the finished poem. For inspiration, you might want to look up types of shape poems such as acrostics, haiku, and diamantes.

1. Watch the videos about Shape Poems by clicking on the links provided in this unit.

2. Create Shape Poem that shows effort and originality.

3. After completing your Shape Poem, write two-para essay that addresses the following criteria in detail:

a) the steps you took to create Shape Poem.

b) how you felt when you were doing this activity.

c) how you feel about your finished creation. For instance, did you show it to anyone, did you display it, did you ask someone else to make one too?

d) how this activity would be helpful for young children?

o If you create it on the computer, submit it as a Word Document or PowerPoint slide

Shape (Concrete) Poem for Kids | Poetry for Kids | Kindergarten and Grade 1 Poetry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmGj1h3CDN0

How to write a shape poem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgV738hpu_M

Write a Shape Poem

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Z-Ipp0N9N4&t=2s