A classroom activity designed by the Poetry Society, UK that demonstrates techniques to write climate change poetry. This module provides a step by step guide in poetry writing. It uses Amanda Dalton’s poem ‘How to Disappear’ to draw on the theme of ‘disappearance’ which the reader can interpret on both personal levels as well as for the planet impacted by global warming.
Students will learn techniques of poetry writing, specifically climate change poetry. They will also learn to narrate their emotions and perceptions about climate change through poetry.
Use this tool to help your students find answers to:
- What are the essential components of poetry?
- What are some things that may disappear from the Earth due to global warming?
- Discuss an idea for a climate change related poem.
About the Tool
Tool Name | Vanishing Acts: Connecting Climate Change and Poetry |
Discipline | Humanities |
Topic(s) in Discipline | Poetry |
Climate Topic | Climate and Society |
Type of tool | Reading |
Grade Level | High school |
Location | Global |
Language | English |
Translation | |
Developed by | Helen Mort |
Hosted at | The Poetry Society, UK |
Link | https://poetryclass.poetrysociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Vanishing-Acts-Poetry-and-Climate-Change-Helen-Mort-2.pdf |
Access | Online/Offline |
Computer Skills | Basic |