weekly
or for 0 classes
Fantastic Flex Class in Poetry Writing!
Completed by 1 learner
Ages 10-15
Live Group Class
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(10 reviews)
No live video meetings
4 weeks
6-6 learners per class
What's included
Homework
1 hour per week. Each Wednesday, students will submit their poetry for me to review from Monday's lesson.Assessment
I will provide positive feedback for all poems submitted by Fridays.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Is your learner looking to learn more about writing contemporary poetry, join this flex class and dive into a month long exercise in creating original poems! Students can view the video on Mondays, submit their poems by Wednesday, and then I will reply with positive feedback by Friday. Below is the weekly agenda for this course: Week 1: Metaphors and Similes Be With You Poetry - writing in comparisons Week 2: Paint Swatch Color Poetry - using color imagery in poetic language Week 3: Magnetic Poetry - playing with these little tiles from the 90s to create original work Week 4: Extreme Poetry - pairing tiny vs. huge images in poetry Students will write 3 mini poems, or one 12+ line poem, per week, and I will enjoy reading and commenting on them. This class covers all my favorite poetry writing exercises that I have participated in, and then taught, over the last 20 plus years. Students of all levels are welcome as I will be providing explanations, review of poetic terms, and detailed prompts for each individual student to shuffle through before they create. I am a positive and passionate instructor who believes that a writer is one who writes! All that is required is a genuine interest in poetry writing. Come with an open and creative mind to enjoy this special way to unlock the imagination.
Learning Goals
Students will complete 3 mini poems, or one 12+ line poem per week over the course of 4 weeks. Students will also dive into: metaphors, similes, figurative language, symbolism, free verse, rhyme, personification and much more.Other Details
Parental Guidance
A Google slide deck for informational purposes will be used. The students do not need to have an account as this will be screen-shared from the instructor end.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Amanda Crane is the author of the poetry collection, Barbiecue, and she has poems published in numerous literary journals including: Barbaric Yawp, Chronogram, The Paterson Literary Review, and Sawbuck. She is a two-time Editor’s Choice recipient for the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award, and she is the new Poetry Coordinator and Board Member for the NJCTE: New Jersey Council of Teachers of English.
Her MFA in Creative Writing/Poetry is from Bowling Green State University in Ohio, and her BA in English/Creative Writing is from the State University of New York in New Paltz, New York. She has been an educator for 22 years, and she has served as a high school English teacher in a top rated district, and a Professor of English at a number of universities. Reviews
Parents also liked
Jump Start Poetry: Learn to Write--and Appreciate--All Forms of Poetry
Cindy Frank
5.0
(690)
per class
Next session at 5 PM on Mon 9/22
Group Class
2 wks, 2/wk, 55 min
12-17
Poetry Explorers: Reading and Writing a Variety of Poetry
Regina Hutchinson, M.ED
4.9
(66)
per class
Next session at 7 PM on Monday
Group Class
4 wks, 1/wk, 55 min
7-11
Poetry Tea Time - Create Your Own Poetry Journal
Ms. Richards - Certified Teacher B.A, B.Ed
5.0
(197)
per class
Next session at 3 PM on Wed 9/17
Group Class
7 wks, 1/wk, 35 min
7-11
Pen and Ink Poetry Club for Teens
Micole (Teacher, Permaculturist, Homeschooler)
5.0
(32)
per class
Next session at 11:10 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
1/wk, 40 min
13-16
Poetry Power: How to Read and Analyze Poems
Jennifer Smith, MA
4.9
(138)
per class
Next session at 2 PM on Thu 8/14
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
11-14
Jump Start Jump Start Poetry Boot Camp: Write and Appreciate All Forms of Poetry
Cindy Frank
5.0
(690)
per class
Next session at 7 PM on Mon 6/9
Group Class
2 wks, 2/wk, 55 min
12-17
Metaphors and More: Poetry 1:1
Mrs. Durant, BA-Elem. Ed, Star Educator
5.0
(25)
per session
1-on-1 Tutoring
On Demand
9-16
Poetry Studies - Writing and Reading
Miss Shauna
4.8
(117)
per class
Next session at 3:30 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
1/wk, 30 min
12-17
Poetry: Word Fun for Beginners
Connie Duncan B.Th., Letters, Phonics and Word Fun
5.0
(336)
per class
Next session at 8:45 PM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
6-11
Poetry Power Lab
Tana Sexton
per class
Next session at 1 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
4 wks, 1/wk, 55 min
11-14
Be You & Become a Better Writer: Poetry Writing, 8-Week Course
Alison Sloan, Writing Teacher | Cert. ELA/ESL
5.0
(486)
per class
Next session at 7 PM on Wed 6/18
Group Class
8 wks, 1/wk, 40 min
9-11
Poetry Pairings: Movements, Eras, and More
Jennifer Smith, MA
4.9
(138)
per class
Next session at 3 PM on Tue 9/2
Group Class
1/wk, 50 min
11-16
Master Poetry with Taylor Swift: Learn Through Lyrics
Teacher Kristin BA TEFL TESL
5.0
(48)
per class
Next session at 7:30 PM on Tuesday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
10-15
Poetry Cards and Creative Writing: Build Literacy With Art
Miss Ashley (B.A. in Elementary Education and ELL)
5.0
(45)
per class
Next session at 1 AM on Monday
Group Class
1/wk, 45 min
6-8
Poetry Camp for Teens - Summer Session
Mrs. Lisa Galvao, B.A. English Ed; M.A.,TESL/TEFL
4.9
(52)
per class
Next session at 1 PM on Mon 6/9
Group Class
1 wk, 4/wk, 50 min
13-17
Write it with Rhythm: Exploring the Art of Poetry for Middle School Writers
Dr. Brooke Nelson
5.0
(14)
per class
Next session at 6 PM on Sat 6/7
Group Class
4 wks, 1/wk, 55 min
11-14
