Painting Poems with Colour

Painting Poems with Colour

Exploring the five senses through colour poetry Year 7 Art - 30 minutes

Learning Objectives

Brainstorm experiences with colour using the five senses Write colour poems using similes and metaphors Create visual art pieces to accompany our poems Explore imagery and personification in poetry

Inspiration from Mary O'Neill

'What is red? Red is a sunset, Blazing and bright. Red is feeling brave With all your might.' - From Hailstones and Halibut Bones

What Makes Colour Come Alive?

Imagery - paint pictures with words Personification - give colours human qualities Similes and metaphors - make comparisons Sensory details - sight, sound, smell, taste, touch

Choose Your Colour

Think about your favourite colour Close your eyes and imagine it What feelings does it give you? How would you describe it to someone who's never seen it?

The Five Senses Brainstorm

Brainstorming Your Colour

{"left":"What does your colour LOOK like?\nWhat does your colour SOUND like?\nWhat does your colour SMELL like?\nHow does your colour FEEL to touch?","right":"What makes YOU FEEL this colour?\nWhat does your colour TASTE like?\nWhat EXPERIENCES remind you of this colour?\nWhat PLACES are this colour?"}

Crafting Your Colour Poem

Choose your best idea from each sense Write each line on a separate strip of paper Arrange them to create your poem Add similes and metaphors to make it vivid

Create Your Colour Masterpiece

Collect materials in your chosen colour Arrange your poem strips with your collage Use paper, fabric, buttons, natural items Make your artwork match your poem's mood

Reflection and Next Steps

Share one line from your poem with the class What was challenging about describing colour? How did using your senses help your writing? Extension: Create a whole colour book with multiple colours