Renaissance Illuminated Texts (excluding Shakespeare)

This illuminated text is of a poem about a dream a young man has about a woman he loves. We chose this poem because we liked how the man changed what he thought of the dream - whether it was good or bad. It changes the mood and the feeling of love.

"How far I toil, still farther off from thee"

We thought that this line was where he was in the middle of his confusion so we had the line turn into the letters I, D, and K which represent the words I don't know, showing his confusion.

The poem Leave Me Oh Love by Sir Philip Sydney is a heartfelt poem from the point of view of a man who has affections for a woman. The poem is very modern in the aspect that many people can relate to the issues discussed in it. He uses beautfiul imagery that really helps you get a sense of what he is feeling. It is a very strong mesage for his audience.

My class completed their first presentations earlier this semester and are now working on their second ones.  I was impressed with the way they tackled the learning curve and solved technical issues on their own.  I thought that this student showed great intentionality in his choices of text animation and use of music.

My students completed their first presentations earlier this semester.  I was impressed with the way they tackled the learning curve and solved technical issues on their own.  This student chose the challenge of using a song with lyrics and decided on an equal partnership between music, images and text.  The result is a compelling, gritty feel.

This is an illuminated text about Carpe Diem (Seize the Day). A lot of people waste their time, it is very important to seize the day. Life is only so long, we should spend every moment to its best and take hold of every opportunity. I felt that this is a good way to end the school year for British Literature. There were many activities and things that we did this year that gave me inspiration and motivation to take every moment in life that belongs to me. Every smile and every experience is a new page in my adventure book. No one knows what will happen tomorrow, but we can enjoy today.

This is an Illuminated Text created in PowerPoint of the poem "Who ever Loved That Loved Not at First Sight?" by Christopher Marlowe. Although it a blank white canvas is used, it is still a very upbeat Illuminated Text, which is further emphasized by the music and the many uses of different images. We had a great time making this project and are happy to share it with the rest of A Way to Teach!