{"id":3629,"date":"2015-06-08T13:30:20","date_gmt":"2015-06-08T13:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.classtools.net\/blog\/?p=3629"},"modified":"2016-07-15T11:59:56","modified_gmt":"2016-07-15T11:59:56","slug":"create-a-bio-poem-to-capture-the-essence-of-the-study-topic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.classtools.net\/blog\/create-a-bio-poem-to-capture-the-essence-of-the-study-topic\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a “Bio-Poem” to capture the essence of the study topic"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"magnetic-poetry\"<\/a>A “Biopoem” can be used to help students to focus on the essential characteristics of something – for example, a fictional or literary character. They are a good way of rounding off or revising a topic.<\/p>\n

Method<\/h3>\n

Line 1: First Name
\nLine 2: Four descriptive traits
\nLine 3: Sibling of…(or parent of \/ child of)
\nLine 4: Cares deeply about…
\nLine 4: Feels…
\nLine 5: Fears…
\nLine 6: Needs…
\nLine 7: Gives…
\nLine 8: Longs to see…
\nLine 9: Resident of…
\nLine 10: Last Name<\/p>\n

Sample<\/h3>\n

Abe<\/strong><\/a>
\nStrong, brooding, witty, compassionate
\nHusband of Mary Todd
\nCares deeply about saving the Union
\nFeels committed to ending slavery
\nNeeds the nation\u2019s understanding
\nGives freely of himself
\nFears war
\nLong to see North and South reunited
\nResident of the ages
\nLincoln<\/p>\n

Taking it further<\/h3>\n

The format can be adapted. Discuss with the class what alternative openings could be used and then decide upon a common format before beginning the task. For example, here are some additional stems:<\/p>\n

Understands that…
\nEnemy of…
\nPretends to…
\nWhose lasting legacy is…
\nHero to…<\/p>\n

The best poems could be illustrated, read out in class or recorded, and used for display purposes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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