Fall Poetry Workshop for Teens
We will read, analyze, and appreciate a classic fall poem, plus begin writing one of our own.
Mrs. Lisa Galvao, B.A. English Ed; M.A.,TESL/TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(51)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Learners will be guided in beginning to write a fall poem in this workshop and will be encouraged to share what they have finished within the allotted time. Some learners may finish the workshop with a completed poem under their belts; others will finish a portion of their poems and be encouraged to complete them after the workshop. Learners may opt to submit their completed poems to the teacher for written feedback, if they so desire, after the workshop in our Outschool classroom area.Assessment
Learners may opt to submit their completed poems to the teacher for written feedback, if they so desire, after the workshop. There will be no assigned grades for this workshop.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 8 - 11
In our fall poetry workshop, we will study one fall-themed poem*. Learners will understand how to refer to lines in the poem in order to discuss meaning and poetic details. Poetic devices and techniques, such as alliteration, personification, similes, and descriptive word choices and imagery, will be pointed out. This portion will be approximately the first 25 minutes of the workshop session. The second half of this workshop will focus on beginning to write your own fall poem, using some of the poetic devices discussed, and sharing what you have written so far. This portion will be approximately 25 minutes in length. All learners will be encouraged to ask questions and to participate in sharing ideas, responses, and in writing. Learners do not need to have any background knowledge in poetry, but, if they do, that is terrific as this workshop will allow them the opportunity to apply what they already know and then to go further. (*Poem options: October by Robert Frost; The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost; Fall, Leaves, Fall by Emily Bronte; or Autumn Leaves by Juliana Horatia Ewing. All poems are in the public domain.)
Learning Goals
Learners will develop an appreciation for a well-known fall poem and be able to explain the meaning and sentiment of the poem.Learners will be able to identify key poetic features in the selected poem.
Other Details
Supply List
In addition to Outschool technology requirements in order to log in, attend, and participate in this workshop, learners will need to have notebook paper and a pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
51reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Wheaton College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Judson College (now known as Judson University)
I am a trained and credentialed secondary English education teacher. Additionally, I homeschooled my own three children over a 16 year time span. Personally, I enjoy reading and writing poetry and will be writing alongside the learners in my class. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$20
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-5 learners per class
