Quiz Wednesday, April 9, 2014

This is the material for tomorrow's quiz:

Poetry Unit PPT.

Instructions on how to create your Concrete Poem

How to create a concrete poem.   

http://www.wikihow.com/Write-a-Concrete-Poem

1. Choose a topic. The outline method works best with tangible subjects that you can clearly visualize, because you will be writing your poem within the outline of a related shape. In a concrete poem, the picture formed by the words is just as important as the words themselves; without the image, the meaning of the piece is weakened.

·         The shape can relate literally to the subject of the poem, or you may prefer to represent a more abstract connection between the poem's text and image.

·         Physical objects with distinct, easily recognizable forms make good topics for concrete poems. Geometric shapes, flowers, and animals all work well.

·         Beginners may benefit from choosing a subject that is very familiar, like a favorite symbol, that can easily be pictured and described.

2.   Write the poem. In a concrete poem, there are no rules about rhyme or cadence. The most important thing to remember is that you are creating a picture, and the words you choose should reflect that goal. Brainstorm descriptive words and phrases about your chosen topic to incorporate into the piece.

3.   Draw the shape of your poem. Using a pencil, lightly draw an outline of the shape you want your text to fit into. Alternately, you can also use a computer program to design a simple image. Consider the length of your poem and desired text size when drawing your shape.

4.   Fill the shape with text. If you are writing by hand, use pencil so that you can easily adjust the size and shape of the words and outline. Experiment with word arrangement. It may take several attempts to achieve an aesthetic that you are happy with.

5.   Erase the outline. Once you have a picture that you are satisfied with, remove the outline. The shape should be recognizable on its own.

These are examples of concrete poems. If you have any doubts, please ask me.

Poetry Scrapbook Assignment

Don't forget to pick up the instructions of the assignment at the school library. The instructions will be available until Wednesday, April 9, 2014. The teacher has the rubric, so please ask for it before next Friday, April 11, 2014.