Concrete Poetry

Erika ReisterTiffany Noyes

Instructor: Dr. Tonja Root

Pre-Writing Stage: Concrete PoetryGeorgia Performance Standard

• ELA4W1 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.

Prewriting Stage: Concrete PoetryGeorgia Performance Standard

(Continued)• ELA4W4 The student consistently

uses a writing process to develop, revise, and evaluate writing. The student a. Plans and drafts independently and resourcefully.

Pre-Writing Stage: Concrete PoetryPrimary Learning Outcome

• The student will independently complete a concrete poetry graphic organizer using the appropriate format and structure.

Concrete Poetry

• What is concrete poetry?– is also known as “pattern poetry” or “shape

poetry” – you will present your poem graphically (as a

picture) by using the letters and words – the graphic picture/image is very significant. – shape of the poem reflects meaning.

Concrete PoetryPre-Writing

• grammar and spelling are NOT important. • students should complete the graphic

organizer by choosing:• a topic, drawing five pictures, recording how

it relates to the topic, and recording specific words about the topic

Concrete Poetry: Pre-Writing Continued

• Remind students that:-this is the most important stage of the

writing process- they will spend most of their time

preparing their ideas.

Pre-Writing Concrete Poetry Graphic Organizer

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Concrete Poetry: Prewriting Practice Activity

• To practice the pre-writing stage, when preparing a concrete poem:–select a topic–use poster board

Concrete Poetry: Pre-Writing Practice Activity (Continued)

• Using the shared writing technique:– complete the graphic organizer by drawing

five pictures related to your topic– answer the questions about each picture

• After completing activity:– ask questions to ensure understanding

Concrete Poetry Examples

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Concrete Poetry: Drafting Stage

• During this stage:- students will circle one of their five drawn objects- create a 5-9 line poem inspired by their object- students will sketch a picture of their object- arrange the words from their poem in their

picture.• Once this stage is complete:- students will have a poem written representing

the form of the object that inspired the poem

Concrete Poetry: Practice Activity 5th Grade

• Discuss animals in an ecosystem• Draw and describe 5 animals within the

rainforest ecosystem on white board• Select one of the five pictures• Elaborate on picture• Write a poem about the picture as a class• Arrange the words in the poem in the form of

the drawn object

Concrete Poetry: Practice Activity 5th Grade

• Now it is your turn:• Draw and describe 5 different animals within

the rainforest • Select one of the five pictures• Write a poem about the picture • Arrange the words in the poem in the form of

the drawn object