Concrete Poetry (High School)

Sometimes words are not enough to convey what we are trying to say. The high schoolers of MLA thought about what objects, animals, or shapes meant a lot to them before reading “Social Distancing” by Juan Felipe Herrera. After discussing how concrete poems use words to create the shape of what is being written about, students combined their writing and drawing skills to amazing effect.

Ms. Higgins Group A

“Airpods“ Anthony D
“Last Lap“ Jaloni C
“Football“ Devin V

Ms. Higgins Group B

“Fastball“ Nathan V

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