Week 1: Introduction to Poetry and Self-Expression
Objective: Explore what poetry means and how it connects to self-expression.
Activities:
Welcome and icebreaker: Share a favorite poem or why you’re drawn to poetry.
Discussion: What makes poetry powerful?
Writing Prompt: Write a short free-verse poem about a recent memory or feeling.
Homework: Observe your surroundings and note down vivid details or emotions that stand out.


Week 2: The Power of Words
Objective: Use sensory language and specific details to create rich imagery.
Activities:
Workshop: What makes descriptions vivid?
Exercise: Write five sensory-based lines about an object or scene.
Writing Prompt: Write a poem that captures a moment using all five senses.
Homework: Revise your poem to make one sensory detail even more vivid.


Week 3: Rhythm, Flow, and Tone
Objective: Experiment with rhythm and tone to enhance the emotional impact of your poetry.
Activities:
Discussion: How line breaks, repetition, and pacing influence tone.
Writing Prompt: Write a poem that reflects a specific mood (joy, sadness, anger, etc.).
Group Feedback: Share lines with a partner and discuss how they sound aloud.
Homework: Edit your poem, focusing on how rhythm supports its mood.


Week 4: Telling Your Story
Objective: Use poetry to share personal experiences or tell a story.
Activities:
Discussion: How to balance narrative and emotion in poetry.
Writing Prompt: Write a poem about a turning point in your life.
Peer Review: Share drafts and provide feedback on clarity and impact.
Homework: Revise your poem to enhance its emotional resonance.


Week 5: Finding Your Unique Style
Objective: Explore different poetic styles and experiment with your own voice.
Activities:
Discussion: What makes a poetic voice distinct?
Exercise: Write a poem in a style that’s new to you (e.g., conversational, abstract).
Writing Prompt: Combine two styles or themes in a single poem.
Homework: Edit a previous poem to reflect your evolving style.


Week 6: Editing and Refining Your Poems
Objective: Learn how to revise poetry for clarity, impact, and polish.
Activities:
Discussion: The art of editing—what to cut, what to keep.
Workshop: Swap poems with a peer for constructive feedback.
Writing Prompt: Choose one of your poems and create a polished version.
Homework: Finalize a poem to share with the class next week.


Week 7: Sharing and Celebrating Your Work
Objective: Build confidence in sharing your poetry with others.
Activities:
Discussion: How to read poetry aloud with emotion and clarity.
Showcase: Each student presents one polished poem to the class.
Reflection: Share what you’ve learned and how your poetry has evolved.
Final Activity: Write a short group poem, with each person contributing a line.