Based on the Ontario standards:

Extend understanding of texts by connecting the ideas in them to their own knowledge and experience, to other familiar texts, and to the world around them.
Extend understanding of oral texts by connecting, comparing, and contrasting the ideas and information in them to their own knowledge, experience, and insights and to other texts.
Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate speaking behaviour in a variety of situations, including small and large-group discussions (e.g., . . . make relevant and constructive comments on the contributions of other group members).
Establish a distinctive voice in their writing appropriate to the subject and audience (e.g., use punctuation, dialogue, and vivid language to create a particular mood or tone).
Use a range of appropriate elements of effective presentation in the finished product, including print, script, different fonts, graphics, and layout.
Identify some vocal effects and use them appropriately, and with sensitivity towards cultural differences, to help communicate their meaning (e.g., adjust the pace of speaking for effect and to hold the listener’s attention.

Can you believe that I despised poetry when I was young? Unfortunately, it was introduced in such a rigid and dull way that all of its magic was sucked away!

Now, I love poetry and write some each week! Of course, I love reading poetry, too, and listening to your poetry. At this point, I have been teaching it for at least eighteen years!

0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Projects
Frequency: 1-2 per week
Feedback: Available upon request
Details: Each learner will complete an art or poetry project of choice based on each topic. Depending on how quickly their project comes together, they may complete two each week.
Assessment
Frequency: 1-2 throughout the class
Details: I will orally assess the learners' understanding of each class, and I am happy to provide feedback upon request.

I'm neurodivergent so my classes are creative and inclusive. I am also gentle and encouraging, and learners are welcome to participate in the chat box or orally. The class follows the same format to reduce anxiety. The ages are suggestions.

No prior experience with poetry is required for this class! All are welcome!

I will hold up various poetry books from my collection to encourage the learners to explore similar poetry outside of class. These are books that include the poems and class topics.