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Bring Poetry to Life: Write a Poem with Rhyme and Rhythm

In this one time class, students will create a meaningful poem based on creativity, inspiration, rhyme, and rhythm.
Melanie Fleming, M.S. Ed.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(240)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hours
Assessment
Learner progress will be assessed in class through observation, discussion, and feedback.

Class Experience

US Grade 2 - 4
Bring poetry to life!  There is a poet inside everyone.  Students will learn basic elements of poetry such as how it is written, rhythm, rhyme, figurative language, inspiration, and making it meaningful. The class will read a model of a short poem to analyze together and discuss what they notice about it.  Then students will brainstorm topics related to fall and winter.  This can include sports, fishing, colorful leaves, pumpkins, holidays, travel, snow, sunshine, playing outside etc. If a student has another topic in mind that is great too!  Next, the class will create one-two stanza of a poem together.  Depending on class size, students can create their own poem.  

Students will be given ideas as needed and be given feedback on their poem.  They will be able ask questions or get suggestions from the teacher and other students.  Students will interact during discussion, brainstorming, and feedback with one another.  If time permits, students will read their poem to the class.  
My teaching style is energetic and interactive.  I encourage students to actively participate, share ideas, be creative, and have fun!  No prior knowledge of poetry is needed.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the basic elements of poetry.  This will include stanzas, rhyme, rhythm, figurative language, repetition, and imagery.
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Supply List
Students will need paper and pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.9
240reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from University of Memphis
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of Memphis
Hello! I am a full time certified teacher with over 25 years of teaching experience.  I have taught in both elementary and middle schools.  Reading with students is my ultimate passion!  I love to teach reading with creativity.  I encourage student engagement through conversation, movement, videos, games, and drawing.  I teach a variety of classes on this platform!  I currently teach middle school English (English Language Arts).  I have a Bachelor's Degree in Education and a Masters Degree in Leadership and Administration.  
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my children.  We love to play soccer, take walks, and go to the gym!  We are an active family.  I love to travel and experience new places and cultures.  My favorite vacation spot is the beach. I love the sound of the ocean waves and relaxation.  
Come learn with me and be a part of my class.  I can't wait to teach and get to know you.

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$17

per class
Meets once
45 min

Completed by 74 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-10
3-12 learners per class

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