Concrete Poetry

1. Grade level: 5 Concrete Poetry Paige L. Stone Bryn Towner ECED 4300 C Dr. Tonja Root Spring 2009 http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/ks2bitesize/images/english/poetry_p1_1.gif

2. Poem that takes the shape of the subject Ex: If the poem is about a star, the words will form the shape of a star. What is a Concrete Poem? http://www.k12handhelds.com/data/samples/poetry/img/concrete.png

3. Concrete Poetry: • Must relate to the subject • Be in the shape of the subject • Image created by the arrangement of letters and words • *Great way to integrate vocabulary

4. Concrete Poetry: Examples Concrete poetry. (2009). Retrieved April 3, 2009, from Turning pages: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bolee.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/ipod-concrete-poem.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bolee.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/concrete-poems/&usg=__Ziny6ZCAsCljNpfzwq-Zl1G5c_s=&h=688&w=640&sz=75&hl=en&start=145&um=1&tbnid=xGaSojYR:&tbnh=139&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dconcrete%2Bpoetry%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26rlz%3D1T4DGUS_enUS308US308%26sa%3DN%26start%3D144%26um%3D1

5. ELA5W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure. The student a. Selects a focus, an organizational structure, and a point of view based on purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. Concrete Poetry: PrewritingGeorgia Performance Standards

6. ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. Concrete Poetry: PrewritingGPS Continued:

7. The students will correctly and independently plan a concrete poem, using the correct format and structure. Concrete Poetry: PrewritingPrimary Learning Outcome

8. NOTE: Grammar/spelling not important during this stage Choose topic Sketch shapes related to topic Helpful to list few words/phrases related to topic Include vocabulary if possible *If using provided graphic organizer, follow directions found on the sheet and answer the given questions (includes steps listed above and drafting). Concrete Poetry: Prewriting

9. (n.d.). Retrieved April 3, 2009, from http://74.125.47.132/search?q=cache:pugUhGhG05YJ:depts.washington.edu/ctltstaf/example_portfolios/williams/artifacts/127605.doc+concrete+poem+graphic+organizer&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us

10. Pre-selected topic appropriate for 5th graders Complete simplified graphic organizer as class (poster board) Model thinking process orally Clarify any remaining questions/clear any confusion before assessment Concrete Poetry:PrewritingPractice Activity (5th grade)

11. Students reminded of requirements for concrete poem Topic selected by student Completes given graphic organizer individually Will be used to later draft concrete poem Concrete Poetry: PrewritingAssessment Activity (5th grade)

12. GPS:ELA5W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals a satisfying closure. The student a. Selects a focus, an organizational structure, and a point of view based on purpose, genre expectations, audience, length, and format requirements. Concrete Poetry: Drafting

13. Concrete Poetry: Drafting GPS: ELA5W4 The student consistently uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully. PLO: Students will draft a concrete poem from their graphic organizer.

14. Concrete Poetry: Drafting • students take ideas from graphic organizer • Complete first draft of concrete poem

15. Concrete Poetry: Drafting • May want to skip lines for corrections • Label as draft • Student should focus more on content than on grammar and spelling • Handwriting should be legible

16. Concrete poetry. (2009). Retrieved April 3, 2009, from Turning pages: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bolee.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/ipod-concrete-poem.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bolee.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/concrete-poems/&usg=__Ziny6ZCAsCljNpfzwq-Zl1G5c_s=&h=688&w=640&sz=75&hl=en&start=145&um=1&tbnid=xGaSojYR:&tbnh=139&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dconcrete%2Bpoetry%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26rlz%3D1T4DGUS_enUS308US308%26sa%3DN%26start%3D144%26um%3D1 Concrete Poetry: Examples

17. Concrete Poetry: Drafting Graphic organizer for drafting process practice activity. Squirrel Coloring Sheet. (2008) Retrieved April 6th, 2009 from http://www.coloringpages.us/squirrel.htm.

18. Concrete Poetry: Practice Activity (5th grade) • draft a concrete poem as a class • select a topic for class that is appropriate to grade level • Students should give input throughout the draft. • Teacher should explain and model steps during the class draft. Technology Connection: Teacher can create draft with website: http://www.wild-about-woods.org.uk/elearning/concretepoetry/main.swf

19. Concrete Poetry: Assessment Activity (5th grade) • Individually write poem about animal of choice • Draw outline of animal • Write poem within the outline of the poem to create shape of the animal they are writing about

20. Squirrel Coloring Sheet. (2008) Retrieved April 6th, 2009 from http://www.coloringpages.us/squirrel.htm. Concrete poetry. (2009). Retrieved April 3, 2009, from Turning pages: http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://bolee.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/ipod-concrete-poem.jpg&imgrefurl=http://bolee.wordpress.com/2009/02/23/concrete-poems/&usg=__Ziny6ZCAsCljNpfzwq-Zl1G5c_s=&h=688&w=640&sz=75&hl=en&start=145&um=1&tbnid=xGaSojYR:&tbnh=139&tbnw=129&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dconcrete%2Bpoetry%26ndsp%3D18%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff%26rlz%3D1T4DGUS_enUS308US308%26sa%3DN%26start%3D144%26um%3D1 Bibliography