The Theory Headed Poem

Year: 2018 Authors: Carol Dorf

Core claim

Starting from math theory can generate poetic writing and classroom exercises for students and teachers.

Topics

mathematical poetry, writing games, theory-based composition, classroom exercises

Domains

combinatorics, geometry, trigonometry, polya-style problem solving, poetry, creative writing, workshop pedagogy, literary composition

Methods

syllabic poem prompts, word-list mixing, quoted-line recomposition, discussion and brainstorming

Media

poems, math texts, George Polya’s How To Solve It, Eileen R. Tabios’ Murder, Death, Resurrection

Source status

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