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Poetry Video Project. English Language Arts. Outcomes: GCO #8 - Students will be expected to use writing and other forms of representation to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learnings; and to use their imaginations.
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English Language Arts • Outcomes: GCO #8 - Students will be expected to use writing and other forms of representation to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learnings; and to use their imaginations. *Covers a variety of specific outcomes for each grade.
Examples Picture Videoshttp://learningresourcescentre.pbworks.com/Poetry-Week-Videos Casey at the Bat – Ernest Theyer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR9PGikT-ug&feature=related Nothing Gold Can Stay – Robert Frost http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9zNMlcFn8c A Love Song – William Carlos Williamhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh9f4fDURc4
Where to Start • Pick a poem or write your own • 100 Essential Modern Poems Edited by Joseph Parisi • 500 popular poems: http://www.poemhunter.com/p/m/l.asp?p=1&l=Top500&order=title • Canadian Poets: http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/country/Canada/Canadian_poets.html • Lyrics: http://www.lyrics.com/
Format • Video • Windows Movie Maker • PhotoStory • iMovie • Other suggestions?
Things to Consider • Interpretation (metaphorically/literally) • Visual imagery (movements, colors, etc.) • Sounds (music and others) • Voice overs and text • Make a plan/outline for your video
Assignment Details • 1-3 people per group • Due in 2 weeks (will have ~4-5 classes) • Can work on project at home • ~1 page explaining your interpretation of the poem