A visual arts lesson combined with language arts, where the
students will create a visual poem using crayons. Students are
asked to make a connection to an important aspect or event their
lives. Have you ever wondered why children are so afraid to
express themselves through poetry? Possibly it is because they
think a poem has to rhyme, have a certain pattern, or look a
certain way. This lesson will allow children to use their
imagination to create a visual poem. They will be encouraged to
think independently. Through this exposure to writing poems and
making visual representations of their poems, the children will
learn how to respond emotionally and verbally to different
visual poems. In addition to this, the students will develop an
appreciation for poetry and other forms of expression. Creative
Expression: Each student will create a visual poem, using
colored crayons, which will illustrate an important aspect of
his or her life. Aesthetic Valuing: The students will share
their visual poems with the class,