Create a concrete poem
I can design and create a concrete poem using words and images.
Create a concrete poem
I can design and create a concrete poem using words and images.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Concrete poems use the arrangement of words to convey meaning.
- The shape of a concrete poem is as important as the words used.
- Concrete poems combine visual art with poetic text.
- Planning is essential to effectively combine words and shapes in a concrete poem.
Keywords
Concrete poem - a type of poem where the arrangement of words creates a visual image
Mental imagery - using words to create visual images in the mind
Form - the shape or visual appearance, structure or constitution of an object
Metaphor - a figure of speech where a word is applied to an object or action
Simile - a figure of speech comparing one thing with another using ‘like’
Common misconception
Concrete poems are drawings decorated with words.
Concrete poems integrate text with a shape to convey meaning. They are not merely drawings decorated with words.
To help you plan your year 5 art and design lesson on: Create a concrete poem, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the size and weight of letters
letters or art with a distinctive appearance
a set of letters that share a similar shape and design
arranging letters or text to make them readable and visually appealing