Creative Writing: Weekly Poetry Workshop for Teens
This ongoing, weekly class allows students to write original poems and share them with fellow learners. We also read and discuss contemporary English-language poetry.
Jacqui Zeng, MFA
Average rating:
4.6
Number of reviews:(32)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
Students in this class will read poems and use them as inspiration for their own writing. We will learn a new creative writing term in each class and theme the reading and writing warm-ups around the term. My favorite terms include rhythm, imagery, and couplets. Some classes, we focus on a particular form of poetry, such as the Sonnet. Typical Workshop Timeframe: 5 min: Students and Teacher introduce themselves 10 min: Read and discuss a sample poem 10 min: Writing Warm-Up -- usually a collaborative exercise or game to get ready to write 15 min: Poem Writing Time -- quiet time to write with a few check-ins from me, and of course students can ask questions! 15 min: Sharing and Feedback -- learners take turns sharing their poem and giving positive and constructive feedback (e.g. one thing that's awesome and one thing that could change)
Learning Goals
- Reading Comprehension
- Writing
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
- Creative Writing Vocabulary
Other Details
Supply List
writing on Microsoft Word or similar word processor is preferred, but you can write with paper and pencil
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The "Materials for Teachers" section on poets.org (the Academy for American Poets website).
Joined April, 2020
4.6
32reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I taught an in-person version of this class for three years as part of an after school program. I loved that experience; it shaped me as a teacher, and the students came back year after year. I'm excited to offer an online version!Reviews
Live Group Class
$13
weekly1x per week
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-18
2-5 learners per class
