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My writing critique partner and blogging friend, Catherine Flynn, wrote her own version of Some Reasons to Write a Poem by Bob Raczka from the newly released Poetry Friday Anthology of Celebrations. I commented that her poem would make a great mentor text for student writers. Then, of course, I had to try it myself. And with images. I’ve combined my words and images in two videos. One I made with my new favorite toy, Nutshell. The other I used an old favorite app, Animoto. Animoto gave me more flexibility in using my images. But I like the quick creativity of the Nutshell. Whatever video application you use, try out making a poem movie. And share on Twitter using #digipoetry.
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LOVE this poetry idea!! Thanks for sharing. Words should be enough but more and more, I realize I can comprehend deeply when images are also provided. I still make the movie in my mind but I find with the provided images, I am comparing more and enjoying more. And I want to try out nutshell! Enjoy this POETRY month! Thanks for helping me enjoy it, too!
Dear Margaret, I love the video treatment! Poems in the backyard. Poems everywhere! So many reasons to write a poem. Thank you!
Loved stopping by, your poem makes me want Messner’s new book. I may have to put it on my Mother’s Day wish list. Springtime is so photo and poem worthy! Happy spring!
Thank you for hightlighting this. (I missed Catherine’s post.) We are off for a three day field trip will take a role in the classroom when we return. Thank you so much for being a mentor for me and my students this month!
I liked seeing the differences the two tools created. I enjoyed your happy poem!
Love your videos, Margaret! I think I like the Animoto version better because of the music and the sound of your wind chimes.
Great videos, Margaret. Your work in digital literacy has been inspirational to watch unfold!
Late to this word party, Margaret, but I’m so glad to arrive. Both are wonderful, but I like the music & sound of the 2nd one, best. The images are wonderful, especially that cat centerpiece! I need to find the time to play with these!
“Because the Tuxedo Cat completes the centerpiece.” Yes, that is a great reason.
You know I’m going to spend hours playing with Nutshell now, right?
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