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Exploring American Poetry (Full Academic Year Course)
Jennie C.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(9)
In this continuous course designed for 7th to 9th graders, we will immerse ourselves in the captivating realm of 19th and 20th-century American poetry.
Class experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Beginner Level
In this continuous course designed for 7th to 9th graders, we will immerse ourselves in the captivating realm of 19th and 20th-century American poetry. Throughout the journey, students will not only explore incredible American poets and their works but also actively engage in the creation of their own poetry and a written reflection. This hands-on experience will be complemented by focusing on literary elements and devices such as imagery, metaphors, tone, theme, and more! Our classes are...
This class is taught in English.
Students will acquire the skills to analyze and appreciate the works of various 19th and 20th-century American poets, gaining an in-depth understanding of literary elements such as imagery, metaphors, tone, theme, and other poetic devices. The course will provide historical context for each poet studied, enabling students to connect the poets' lives and works with the broader historical and cultural movements of their time.
Homework Offered
Students will write responses to the literature and will receive feedback on their writing.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Grades provided by request
Learners should be proficient readers.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The poetry will be uploaded to the class as a pdf file for the course
Hi friends! I am Jennie. I am a life-long learner and liberal arts enthusiast. I have a B.A. in English and a masters degree from Johns Hopkins University. Teaching is my jam! I have over 15 years experience in education. I specialize in private...
Group Class
$15
weekly1x per week
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
2-5 learners per class
