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Exploring Poetry

Completed by 37 learners
Ages 8-13
Live One-Time Class
Young students will explore several genres of poetry by sampling a smorgasbord of delightful, funny and poignant poems while learning some differences between poetry and prose.
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(313 reviews)

Live video meetings
Meets once
3-10 learners per class
55 min

What's included

1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
In this poetry exploration class for young learners we will sample a diversity of poems from the works of  poets such as Lord Byron, Langston Hughes, Shel Silverstein, JRR Tolkien, Christina Rosetti, Eugene Field, Niki Giovanni, and more.
We will look at examples of rhyme, rhythm and meter. We will discuss smile and metaphor and practice writing similes and metaphors. 
Class outline: 
Introduction of the topic and student introductions
Listening: The teacher will read several poems while students listen
Group discussion: about the meanings of the poems
Closer look: at poetic devices
Discussion of Simile and metaphor.
Practice writing Similes and metaphors.
Conclusions and good-byes

Other Details

Supply List
Handouts provided: Copies of the poems we explore. Definitions of poetic devices. List of books with Poetry to explore on your own.  
If your student has written a poem they would like to share, they may bring it to class. There will be an opportunity to share original work at the end of the class.
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    Meet the teacher

    Joined January, 2019
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    Teacher expertise and credentials
    Bachelor's Degree in Education from Asbury College (University)
    As a teacher, teaching writing skills, is something I have especially enjoyed. I love to write in my spare time, especially letters and poetry.  I believe that writing helps us to create the world we envision and the person we are. Teaching children to write from their soul is essential. Writing is how we look into ourselves.  Writing poetry is a practice that can bring joy into the lives of others, as well. 

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