‘A big scissor staircase and big scissor nails. ‘: Experimental Forms of Poetry

Students created Jorge Enrique Adoum imitations via his poem, ‘Development, ‘ that ‘sets the stage,’ much like the initial phases of a story or play. The poem uses descriptive language and imagination to create an experiential form of verse.

Lesson Note: Jorge Enrique Adoum was an Ecuadorian writer, poet, politician, and diplomat. He was one of the major exponents of Latin American poetry. His work received such prestigious awards as the first Casa de las Américas Prize in Cuba, the most important honor in Latin American letters.

Ms. Wright, 7th Grade

“Development”

by Alania L.

Where?

At a fancy restaurant.

When?

At the rose peddle field.

Who?

With that special someone.

With what?

A beautiful present. 

Why? 

A special anniversary. 

Conclusion? 

The nearby designer shop. 

by Kaylee M.

Where?

Designer Shop.

When?

The afternoon. 

Who? 

The Mannequins.

With What?

Designer Bags.

Why?

To show the bags. 

Conclusion?

Ms. Wright, 8th Grade

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by Jason Q.

Where? 

A chair in the living room. When? 

The last day of autumn. 

Who? 

A street cleaner. 

With what? 

A big scissor staircase and big scissor nails. 

Why? 

To cut a leaf that had not yet fallen.

Conclusion? 

Development

by Rita Z.

Where?

A city with many lights and tall buildings

When?

Dusk

Who?

Three women wearing red

With what?

A car

Why?

They’re driving

Conclusion?

The three women wearing red are driving in a car to the city during dusk

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