Shape Poems is a simple poem generation template hosted by Read Write Think. Shape Poems provides a template for writing poems in the shape of an object, about that object. Shape templates can be selected from one of four themes including sports, school, nature, and celebrations. Students then select a shape and identify words that they associate with their chosen shape. When completed, students can hear their poems read to them and or print their poems.
Thanks to Stacy Aune for the link via Twitter.
Applications for Education
Getting students interested in writing poems can be a difficult task. The Shape Poem generator provides a nice selection of templates that may pique students' interest in writing poetry.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Shape Poems - Poem Template from RWT
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I guess the Shape Poems site is okay for beginning poets but by fourth or fifth grade, for sure, students have learned that the poem is actually written in a shape not INSIDE a shape. The words actually form a baseball or a fish. They don't just get written inside a template.
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