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Alice in the Wonderland Shape Poetry activity that is writing

Poems may be such a joy to create as they are one the quickest and easiest activities that are writing there! Not everyone can write a 500 words story every single day, but you can write a poem that is short like a haiku or a Clerihew poem. Today we chose to look at probably one of the most creative types of poetry, shape poems! And because today is also Lewis Carroll’s birthday we made a decision to take inspiration from Alice into the Wonderland. So, carry on reading if you wish to learn the rules of shape poetry and discover some examples of Alice in the Wonderland shape poetry!

Shape Poetry Tips

Before we start with the Alice when you look at the Wonderland shape poetry activity, check out strategies for writing shape poems:

1. Before jumping in, the very first thing you should do is decide in the shape of your poem and theme. For example, if you are writing a poem about vampires, you most likely would want to use a bat while the model of your poem.
2. Don’t over-complicate your shape with shadows and details. Ensure that it it is simple, only use outlines and basic shapes (you might find some examples below associated with Alice when you look at the Wonderland).
3. Plan your poem out before writing it into the shape. You can use a piece that is separate of paper to get this done. You can then write it paper writer in a shape format when you are ready.
4. Using a pencil, lightly outline or draw your shape on your paper. Then write your words matching the outline. This may provide a guideline that is neat your poetry.

Now we all know the rules regarding the game, let’s begin the experience! Using Alice into the Wonderland (books or movies) as a way to obtain inspiration, are you able to write a shape poem using the following objects?

• Teacup
• Cat
• Clock
• Rabbit
• Hat
• Now think of your own personal shape.

You will get points for getting the following correct:

• After the shape of the item in your poem.
• Using words connecting towards the form of your poem.
• Using ideas and details concerning the Alice into the Wonderland story.
• Using descriptive or words that are emotional create an image in your readers head.

That you need to use as a guideline if you’d like some inspiration or ideas here are some examples of Alice when you look at the Wonderland shape poems

Teacup shape poem

Tea Party into the murky woods.
Creatures from all over are invited.
Wear your hat that is best and bring your favourite dessert.
Hooray!
There’s loads of tea for all, rabbit, mat hatter…
And even those birds that are little.
So, come and join us for a fun time.

Chesire cat shape poem

Chesire cat with a grin how big the moon.
Watching my every move.
One minute you’re here.
The second your gone.
Please, keep coming back once I really need you!
I love your tail that is bushy and wide eyes.
have you been my imagination or real?
I hope to learn!

Clock shape poem

Time ticking away. Tick tock, tick tock.
Cant go back.
Don’t desire to move forward.
I’ll just jump down a hole.
Enter a whole “” new world “”.
Where cats talk and rabbits wear clothes.
But don’t eat the cake!
so when I keep coming back.
I’ll be whole!

Rabbit shape poem

Go run little rabbit, run!
Time is running out!
Save wonderland.
Look out for the beasts that lurk when you look at the woods.
And don’t allow the mad hatter scare you.
Find Alice before it is too late!
Now go RUN!

Mad Hatter’s hat shape poem

Hats of so many colours, sizes and shapes.
Have your ever deen a collection so big and bold?
Everyone loves them all Hats that is! for occasion…
Winter, summer as well as Halloween!
Today but which one?

Now it is your turn! We might like to see your Alice within the Wonderland shape poems! You can easily share these with us either making use of the comments below or on social media#imagineforest that is using. For the time being, why not have a look at our other fun writing activities for kids and writing prompts.