a type of poem that is written in the shape of the subject that it describes

a work of art, like a picture or a sculpture, that an artist has made of themselves

using words to create visual images in the mind

a person's true feelings, thoughts, beliefs and desires, which may not always be visible to others

the external aspects of a person and how they present themselves to the world

Draft a self-portrait concrete poem

Art and design

Pupils will devise and make a personalised assemblage sculpture that reflects aspects of their inner and outer personality. They will research, gather and collect items to decorate their box and compose a poetry self-portrait to go inside it.

Me in a box: drawing and sculpture

The artist’s thoughts or feelings in a visual shape

What does a self-portrait concrete poem describe?

The {{}} self represents how a person presents themselves to the world.

Words arranged in a shape to convey meaning.

A person's internal feelings and thoughts.

Creating visual images in the mind using words or sounds.

Why is mental imagery important in writing?

A self-portrait concrete poem uses words to create a picture of your ...

What is the significance of the shape in a concrete poem?

a work of art that an artist makes of a scene

a work of art that an artist makes of someone else

a work of art that an artist makes of themselves

Which of these best describes a self-portrait?

A person's natural hair colour and height

A person's feelings, thoughts, beliefs and desires

A person's favourite clothing and accessories

When referring to our 'inner' self what do we mean?

a person's internal feelings, thoughts, beliefs, desires

the external aspects of a person which can be seen by others

an artwork created by an artist of themselves

The feelings and emotions described in a written poem.

The visual pictures that you imagine when reading a poem.

The words in a self-portrait concrete poem can help express a person's {{}} and outer self.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Draft a self-portrait concrete poem

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.