• Using Stop Motion for A Compare and Contrast Poem

    Students can create a variety of projects using Stop Motion, but using it to illustrate their poetry, can allow to students demonstrate their own perspective through visuals.  Creating an audio bite and back drops can established the mood of the poem. Poems which contrast things are most effective.  Also Poems which have action words can be used. […]

  • Using Explain Everything to Create a Concrete/Shape Poem

    Concrete or shape poems are an interesting and creative way for students to present their ideas about a topic. Using Explain Everything, on one slide, students can create a shape and add text around the shape.   Watch video Concrete poem in Explain Everything