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SUMMER LEARNING CHALLENGE: READ
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WEEK 2: SHAPE ADVENTURE
To earn this week's READ Badge, use wordsto create shapes by crafting your ownconcrete poems. This fun activity guide willhelp you get started!
Concrete PoetryA concrete poem is also called a shape poem,because the words of the poem take the shape ofthe poem's subject. Concrete poems do not have to rhyme or follow anyother poetic word pattern. The most importantthing is that the words create a matching picture.
There are two ways to create concrete poetry. Thefirst is called outline form. In this form, the words ofthe poem are used to outline or to fill in the shape ofthat object. Here are two examples: The second is to write in drawing form. In this form,the poet uses the words of the poem to create ascene. Here are two examples:
Examples
Experiment with these words, writing them in a waythat portrays their meanings: Roller Coaster Explode Wavy Crowded Shrinking
Drawing Activity
Think of words that represent this image to you, andwrite them in the box below. You can describefeelings, objects, or activities.
Poetry Worksheet
Circle your favorite words (the words you want to usein your poem).
Let's use an ice cream cone for inspiration. Take alook at this outline:
Write a PoemUsing the words you just brainstormed, write yourpoem here. Don't try to make it into a shape yet; justfocus on writing the words!
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(Remember, it does not have to rhyme.)
Concrete Poetry TemplateUse this template to give your poem its shape! Writeyour poem around outline of this picture, or useyour words to fill the space inside.
Now you are ready to choose your own topic for a poem.These shapes have been used often in concrete poetry.However, you can choose to create any image that you want -the possibilities are endless!
Shape Ideas
Think of words that represent this image to you, andwrite them in the box below. You can describefeelings, objects, or activities.
Poetry Worksheet
Circle your favorite words (the words you want to usein your poem).
Once you have chosen a topic for your poem, writethe subject here and add a small sketch of the shape:
Write a PoemUsing the words you just brainstormed, write yourpoem here. Don't try to make it into a shape yet; justfocus on writing the words!
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(Remember, it does not have to rhyme.)
Concrete Poetry TemplateUse a pencil to lightly sketch the shape of your poem. Writeyour poem around outline of this picture, or use your wordsto fill the space inside.
After you have written the poem, you can erase the lines ofyour template so that only the words create that shape.
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To make your poem even more artistic, cut it out and glue itto a colorful background. You can also add color and otherdecorations to the page around it. Share your poems with us!
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Recommended Reading:Link to our catalog for a list of ourfavorite concrete poetry books.
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