Welcome to the world of bridging poetry! Bridging poems are short poems that can help bridge the gap between two worlds or ideas. They are often used as a therapeutic tool to help students express themselves and better understand a concept. By using descriptive language and creative imagery, bridging poems can help to make abstract concepts more concrete and understandable.
This free printable activity introduces students to the art of bridging poetry. The activity begins with a brief introduction to bridging poetry and offers prompts to help guide students in writing their own poem. Students will also have the opportunity to practice their poem aloud in order to help further refine their understanding of the concept.
Are you ready to get started? Let’s dive in!
Instructions:
- Print out the provided Free Printable Bridging Poem Activity.
- Carefully read the introduction to bridging poetry. This should help provide some context and understanding of the concept.
- Take some time to brainstorm ideas related to the prompt offered in the activity. Some ideas could include: describing a conflict, exploring two different perspectives, or reflecting on a recent experience.
- Once you have a few ideas, start writing your poem. Take some time to carefully refine your words and create vivid imagery with your language.
- If you need help coming up with alternate words or phrases, feel free to reference a thesaurus.
- When you are done writing, practice reading your poem aloud. This can help you further refine your poem and identify any potential errors.
- When you are satisfied with your poem, you can share it with family, friends, classmates, or even post it online!
Tips:
- Focus on quality over quantity. The length of your poem isn’t important, as long as you are able to effectively convey your message.
- Feel free to incorporate figurative language, such as similes and metaphors, to help make your poem more interesting and engaging.
- Don’t be afraid to get creative! Let your imagination soar and use your poem as a platform to explore new ideas.
We hope this activity has been helpful and that you have enjoyed writing your own bridging poem! Have fun and stay creative!