Draft a self-portrait concrete poem
I can draft a self-portrait concrete poem using words to represent myself.
- Year 5
Draft a self-portrait concrete poem
I can draft a self-portrait concrete poem using words to represent myself.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A self-portrait concrete poem is a poem where the writer uses words to describe themselves, arranged in visual format.
- The arrangement of a concrete poem is as important as the words used within it.
- An artist might describe both their inner and outer selves using a self-portrait poem.
Keywords
Concrete poem - a type of poem that is written in the shape of the subject that it describes
Self-portrait - a work of art, like a picture or a sculpture, that an artist has made of themselves
Mental imagery - using words to create visual images in the mind
Inner self - a person's true feelings, thoughts, beliefs and desires, which may not always be visible to others
Outer self - the external aspects of a person and how they present themselves to the world
Common misconception
You do not need to plan a self-portrait concrete poem. You should just start by writing.
Remind children that planning some descriptive words or phrases can help to ensure their emotions or message are communicated effectively in their concrete poem.
Equipment
Sketchbooks, concrete poem examples
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these best describes a self-portrait?
Q2.Which of these is a sculpture?
Q3.When referring to our 'inner' self what do we mean?
Q4.Match the descriptions to the terms.
Q5.What does mental imagery mean in poetry?
Q6.The words in a self-portrait concrete poem can help express a person's and outer self.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does a self-portrait concrete poem describe?
Q2.The self represents how a person presents themselves to the world.
Q3.Match the keywords to their definitions:
