Welcome to Poetry in motion, a resource that integrates poetry, visual arts and media.
You will be given opportunities to explore, respond to and reflect on a range of poetry. A selection of poetry is presented in print, audio and video formats and is sourced from a range of poets and countries. You will develop skills in critical analysis while you view, listen to, read and write poetry.
The resource consists of seven sections. It is recommended that you work through the sections in the order listed below.
- In the beginning – you will explore poetry from Homer, Shakespeare and Doug MacLeod, view videos and respond through a range of activities.
- Telling tales – you will examine Australian poetry from Banjo Paterson, Henry Lawson and Dorothea Mackellar and respond through artwork and written activities.
- It’s all nonsense – you will focus on nonsense poetry from a range of poets including Lewis Carroll, you will also create a mask or cape and write your own nonsense verse.
- In short – you will explore and write quick verse including haiku, nursery rhymes and riddles.
- Painted words – you will write a poem in response to an artwork and design a video set box to use as the setting for a video based on your poem.
- Stage works – you will create your video set, the characters and costumes that are featured in your poem.
- What’s in the box? – you will create and film or photograph scenes from your poem and edit these into a short video or photo presentation.
How to navigate this resource
Open a section by clicking on a title in the main left navigation panel. From here you can navigate your way through the section by clicking on the links under the Table of Contents menu on the left or by pressing the Next and Back buttons.
The print content tab gives you the option to print out the entire section.
When you are ready, select the first section and begin.