The file you create should be in .jpeg format for photographs or shaded drawings and .gif for line drawings. Another page describes how to submit your work for posting on the Teachers Talking Web site. See the page on submitting your work for instructions on this. Many poems have been written inspired by trees. These range from short haiku capturing a moment of life to longer poems reflecting on the purpose of life itself.
Poetry can also focus completely on clear descriptive writing and sharp images.
Also consider an extended metaphor poem where each part of the tree represents or symbolises something of the community. For example, the roots might be the crops the farmers grow that link the community to the earth, the bark might be the buildings that offer protection from the weather, etc. Putting it all Together Now that students have explored the trees in their area and perhaps expressed themselves in art or poetry, it's time to add their creations to These Trees' Global Gallery . The easiest way to do this is first to use the Interactive Handout , then choose the best means for submitting their work . Talking Online Discussion .