1. Shape Poems
Amy Conway
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2. Introduction
• Your challenge is to think and express
yourself through poetry in a CREATIVE
way.
• Today you will define what a shape poem
is and you will learn how to create one.
• You will click on the arrow at the bottom
right corner to continue each slide.

3. What is a Shape Poem
Before you click the arrow WRITE
down on the paper provided a prediction
to the question above.

4. What is a shape poem?
• takes the shape of the subject of the poem
• exp. if the poem is about a tree, it would be shaped
like a tree
• uses simple objects for the shapes
• exp. hearts, houses, animals, etc.
Do not click the arrow until you do this first – was your
prediction correct why or why not? Explain? Use the paper
provided.

5. Examples of Shape Poems

6. More Examples

7. More Examples From the WEB
• Ice Cream
• Ice Cream 2
• Pig
• Rocket
• Sheep
• Snowman
• Train

8. How do you write a shape poem?
• Think of a poem topic
• Try to pick a topic that can be supported by a shape (abstract ideas might
be harder to use)
• Draw an outline of the shape (you can keep the outline there or delete it
later)
• Arrange your words within the shape (they can be just within the shape or
outline it)
• Work with the look of the words until you find a look you like
• Write out a final copy to turn in

9. How to draw a shape poem
Pitter Try putting words
Patter
in different
orders→
Pitter. Patter.
Draw your The rain falls
gently on my
shape ↑ steel roof top.
Slowly at first,
but the tempo
picks up.
Soon it will be
Add words→ a thrashing of
rain.

10. What to do next?
• Brainstorm ideas of what
you could write about with
your shoulder partner.
• If you have any questions,
ask!

11. Evaluation- What You Will Be Graded On
5 4 3 2 1
Shape Is Creative
Poem is related to
shape
Words Spelled
Correctly
Neatly done –
Presentation,
anyone can
read the poem

12. Conclusion
• You have learned how to create a shape poem. You saw how to
create and draw a shape poem. Here is your chance to
demonstrate what you have learned by creating a shape poem. It
can not be like any of the poems you already saw as examples.
• Here are the requirements:
• Hint: Your poem must be about the shape you draw or create.
1. You may use whatever materials you wish
2. Follow the rubric – the shape must relate to the poem.
3. Once you have created your object, you will present it to the class,
Most important of all, have fun!