Writing a poem as a class, then an individual poem. Sensory stimuli are collected - eg. Smells are passed around. Focus is on individual memories, associations, evocations. Brainstorm other sensory impressions of association.
Title establishes memory.
Summer First line evokes sense of smell. One poem developed as a class, then students work on their own poem, using the class one as a model and choosing another smell. Students can, if they wish, develop these poems using more of their own ideas and creativity. Students shape their poems into a form of their choice, to share the feelings and images associated with the poem. First drafts are discussed in pairs and groups, edited and re-worked.