Poetry comes in all shapes and sizes. Young writers pick a shape, select words and phrases that describe how the shape makes them feel, and create a shape poem. A raindrop example and step-by-step instructions give your budding poets a solid starting point to creatively express their thoughts. 

Concepts

shape poems, poetry, poetry writing

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Invite scholars to write a poem in the shape of their choice
• Create and provide an outline of the ice cream cone shape for pupils to write in so they can get the feel of how big a shape should be when writing a shape poem
• Brainstorm shapes of a certain theme and allow learners to choose their favorite to write about 

Classroom Considerations

• Copies are required
• Class member may find some difficulty creating shapes of the right size
• Provide an example of an appropriate size

Pros

• The example poem is appropriate for all levels 
• Directions are clear and youngster friendly

Cons

• None

Common Core

L.2.5.a L.3.5.a L.4.5.a L.5.5.a L.6.5.a