Introduction to Poetry (6 Week Homeschool Course)
In this 6 week course, students will learn literary elements found in poetry, explore traditional poetry forms (i.e. couplets, haiku, limericks, and free verse) and edit/workshop original work.
Teacher Leif, MT-BC
Average rating:
4.9
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What's included
6 live meetings
5 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Students will have a weekly writing assignment that puts to use what was learned in class each week.Assessment
Each week, students will have the option to receive feedback on their homework assignments.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Each class will begin with a creative writing exercise. We will then move into an interactive lesson using a combination of slides, class discussion, and exercises. Students will have ample opportunity to ask questions, interact with each other, and share their original work. Below is an overview of the course flow. My teaching style for this course is structured around specific content, yet student paced, so some weeks may vary from the description depending on student needs. Students do not need any prior knowledge of poetry, but should be at or above a 3rd grade reading level and able to write basic narratives or paragraphs. Week 1: Engaging The Senses (Sense bound writing, adjectives, & imagery) Week 2: Elements of Poetry (rhyme & meter) Week 3: Elements of Poetry (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole) Week 4: Traditional Forms (Haiku, Limerick, Concrete, & more) Week 5: Breaking The Rules (Prose & free verse) Week 6: Workshop & Editing Your Original Poems
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined July, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
Bachelors of Music Therapy (MT-BC)
5 years working in education
Professional Songwriter
Banff Centre for the Art Emerging Writers Residency 2022
Published (Oxford University Press) & Self Published Poet (2 poetry chapbooks)
Berklee Poetry Slam Team- CUPSI
Spoken Word Poetry (2 courses)
Completed Poetry Courses through Brooklyn Poets, Brooklyn NYReviews
Live Group Class
$125
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
1-10 learners per class
