What's included
2 live meetings
1 hrs 50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Depending on the pace of the student, he or she may need to complete writing the first verse of the poem between the first and second class and may need to finish illustrating the poem after the second class is over.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
During this higher level thinking class based on creativity, imagination, writing on demand, and Illustrating, learners will gain an understanding of free verse poetry, symbolism, imagery, voice and the use of strong precise language choices and, by the end of the class, have created a free verse poem based on the jazz music that will be played repetitively and illustrated it on day two.There is no right or wrong way to create this poem, or rather it is where each learner's imagination takes him or her. This is a challenging and imaginative experience for those who enjoy exhibiting free flowing creativity, illustrating, and writing.
Learning Goals
Students will gaining increase knowledge a free verse poetry, imagery, symbolism, tone, and voice to create a poem based on a jazz piece of music using their creativity an imagination to create a theme for what the song is about to them and produce a working draft of a poem based on their own inspiration.
Other Details
Supply List
Instructor will supply a packet containing all instructions and Supply requirements. Students would benefit from having White Construction or computer paper, pencil, ruler, thin Line Sharpie and crayons or colored pencils
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from The College of St. Rose
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Union College
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information to learner’s own story in life. Helping students reach their full potential, and beyond, in a setting that is safe, exciting, creative and funny is what teaching is all about to me. The climate has to be one that is free from bullying, pressure, and negative interactions and, instead, is one that students can’t wait to get to as they know the time in that class will be rewarding, creative, stimulating, and allow them to be who they really are and share what they want to share. There is nothing more exciting, as a teacher, then when that light bulb illuminates and a student feels confident to share and take an idea, quote, author’s purpose or decision from a book and see how it can affect real life or when a learner sees their full potential, in the written word they create.
We can make literature, come alive in a really fun, fast-paced active discussion filled atmosphere.
My background professionally is having taught third grade, fifth grade, and Sixth grade language arts for 33 years with a background in psychology, elementary education, school administration and an extensive background in overnight camping.My favorite teaching topics include writing poetry, creative and nonfiction writing, and reading/sharing outstanding literature with discussions that bring critical thinking skills and life lessons to the students. I am excited to bring this teaching to an environment that is bully free with motivated students in a small group setting.I always look forward to reading my students work as I see such brilliance in people of this age.
I can be found in the upstate NY, most often being out on the lake in my boat from spring to fall (I love being on water!), playing guitar and singing, collecting Pez, reading , cooking and baking, volunteering in the community as often as I can to make things better for others, and spending lots of time with Derby, the wonder dog, my amazingly bright and talented rescue dog who undoubtably will make visits into the virtual classroom. I also enjoy bike riding, yoga, and meditation. Most importantly, I place great emphasis on finding ways, small and big ways, that will allow my students and myself to make our mark in this world and make it a better place for others. The small ways are most often the best ways and I believe students are brilliant people who can absolutely change the world.
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Live Group Class
$32
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-5 learners per class