Biography poem handout

What is a Bio Poem Video and why should I use them?

A Bio Poem Video is a visual representation of self that can incorporate voiceovers, music, text, and images in a video.

The Bio Poem alone is a simple poem that follows a specific template and gives the author the power to choose what they want to say about their identity and experiences. This is a great story telling activity for high beginning to low intermediate English Language learners.

Biography poem handout

What video editing software is needed to create a Bio Poem Video?

The simpler the video editing software, the better. Usually tablets and laptops come with free video editing software already installed and these work well because they are the most user-friendly and have the basic features needed to make a Bio Poem video.

There are also many free video editing apps that students can download through their smart phones.

Here are some video editing software suggestions:

• Video Ed