The document discusses creativity, emphasizing the importance of expressing ideas freely and exploring various forms of artistic expression including art, poetry, and color symbolism. It outlines different types of poetry such as haiku, cinquain, and diamante, providing structures and examples for each. Additionally, it encourages readers to engage in creative exercises, such as writing poems based on personal feelings and seasons.

1. Using Your Creativity Turn it on! Leslie H. Mattox SPE 522 December 11, 2010

2. What is c r e a t i v i t y ? One explanation is: not being afraid to express or act on your ideas and thoughts! You have some great ideas and you can use them to show what you are all about!!

3. How do creative people express themselves in art? Artists use many ways to express their ideas and feelings. Artists can use colors, shapes, and words to show different feelings or ideas through: paintings illustrations sculptures music poetry

4. Where do you draw the line? Artists have used lines and shapes to express feelings or ideas. Straight lines with sharp points can express anger, pressure, frustration, or any type of stressful feeling. Curvy lines can express movement, happiness, or any type of soothing feeling. Straight horizontal, vertical, or diagonal lines can express barriers, obstacales, space, and many different types of feelings depending on how you place them.

5. What do you feel? Lines and Shapes http://www.ratemydrawings.com/drawings/abstract/&page=1&f=

6. Let’s turn on some colorful creativity! Red : Excitement, Lively, Easily Bored, Hasty, Passionate Pink : Sensitive, Kind, Sweet Disposition, Romantic Yellow : Happy, Playful, Optimistic, Spontaneous Blue : Calm, Trustworthy, Loyalty, Daydreamer, Serious, Conservative Gray : Reserved, noncommittal Green : Safe, Good willed, Generous, Stubborn Brown : Dependable, Loyal Purple : Negotiator, Well Liked, Mysterious Orange : Gregarious, Dynamic, Fun Read more: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_colors_represent_what_emotions#ixzz17f60VJ8p

7. Lines and Shape with Color Add color and . . . http://www.ratemydrawings.com/drawings/abstract/&page=1&f=

8. What is poetry? You will use the following links to gather information about poetry. Read explanations and examples of different types of poetry. Make a list of interesting ideas you find to share with the class. Record any emotions you can identify in the poetry you discover. http://www.types-of-poetry.org.uk/ http://www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html

9. Lesson 1: Types of Poetry - Haiku Japanese form of poetry. Form is 17 syllables in three lines with pattern: first line, 5 syllables; second line 7 syllables; third line, 5 syllables. Usually has nature themes. Raindrops Raindrops falling down On the windowpane making wonderful music. By: Jason

10. Lesson 1: Types of Poetry - Haiku Now it is your turn! Think of your favorite season. Brainstorm a list of words that describe your season and how you feel about it. Place the words in haiku format to form your poem. Be sure to count your syllables carefully!

11. Types of Poetry - Cinquain: 5 line Poetry Syllabic verse form. Gradually increasing number of syllables in each line until the last line, which returns to two syllables. Form for younger students – Line 1: 2 syllables One word giving the title. (noun) Line 2: 4-6 syllables Two words that describe the title. (adjectives) Line 3: 6 syllables Three words that express action. ( verbs) Line 4: 8 syllables Four words that express feeling. Line 5: 2-3 syllables One word that gives the title a different name. (synonym)

12. Types of Poetry - Cinquain: Bats Bats Small, brown Small, black Gliding, landing, feeding Roosting, gliding, landing Bugs, fruit, eating Flying Fox, fruit-eater Mammals Nocturnal By: Kerri By: Tyler

13. Types of Poetry – Diamante Dia in this use means opposite. A diamante has seven lines. Lines 1 and 7 state subjects that are opposites (puppy/dog). Line 2 - two adjectives describing the subject of line 1. Line 3 – three action words specific to the subject of line 1. Line 4 – four adjectives. The first two describe the subject in line 1 and the second two describe the subject in line 7. Line 5 – three action words specific to the subject in line 7. Line 6 – two adjectives describing the subject of line 7.

14. Types of Poetry – Diamante Example of a diamante poem: Line Formula 1. Puppy 2. Pudgy, Bouncy 3. Wiggling, Chewing, Squealing 4. Soft, Fat tummy, Tall, Lean 5. Sleeping, Barking, Hunting 6. Loyal, Patient 7. Dog What line describes the opposite subjects of the poem?

15. Create your Diamante! 1. Use this interactive site to create your own diamante poem. Be sure to print your completed poem. http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante/ 2. Print your poem before you exit. 3. Mount your poem on colored paper to hang with your emotion illustration.

16. Webliography ttp://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_colors_represent_what_emotions#ixzz17f60VJ8p http://www.ratemydrawings.com/drawings/abstract/&page=1&f = http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/diamante/ http://www.types-of-poetry.org.uk/ http:// www.kathimitchell.com/poemtypes.html