Instructional Video

"First Kiss" by Tim Seibles

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Viewers have an opportunity to not only hear Tim Seibles read his poem "First Kiss" but to watch animations provided by a team of artists as well.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Have class members design a story board for or craft their own animation to accompany Seibles' poem or a poem of their choice
Classroom Considerations
  • Part of a series that provides animated interpretations of poems
  • Preview the referenced poem "The Book of Genesis According to St. Miguelito" by Miguel Pinero to determine if the subject matter and the graphic language are appropriate for your learning situation
Pros
  • Includes a video interview with the poet
  • Captions provide the text of the poem
Cons
  • None
Common Core