Poetry Poetry Video Project Project

English Language Arts

• Outcomes:GCO #8 - Students will be expected to use writing and other forms of

representation to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learnings; and to use their imaginations.

*Covers a variety of specific outcomes for each grade.

Examples

Casey at the Bat – Ernest Theyer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR9PGikT-ug&feature=related

Picture Videoshttp://learningresourcescentre.pbworks.com/Poetry-Week-Videos

Nothing Gold Can Stay – Robert Frosthttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9zNMlcFn8c

A Love Song – William Carlos Williamhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh9f4fDURc4

Where to Start

• Pick a poem or write your own

– 100 Essential Modern Poems Edited by Joseph Parisi

– 500 popular poems: http://www.poemhunter.com/p/m/l.asp?p=1&l=Top500&order=title

– Canadian Poets: http://famouspoetsandpoems.com/country/Canada/Canadian_poets.html

– Lyrics: http://www.lyrics.com/

Format

• Video

– Windows Movie Maker

– PhotoStory

– iMovie

– Other suggestions?

Things to Consider

• Interpretation (metaphorically/literally)

• Visual imagery (movements, colors, etc.)

• Sounds (music and others)

• Voice overs and text

Make a plan/outline for your video

Assignment Details

• 1-3 people per group

• Due in 2 weeks (will have ~4-5 classes)

• Can work on project at home

• ~1 page explaining your interpretation of the poem