Learn Poetry and How to Write Like Dr Seuss
Learn how to write poetry and have some fun with Dr Seuss while writing our very own stories!
Ashlie Ruggiero
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(502)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved children’s authors of all time. His use of rhythmic, repetitive and whimsical language has excited readers, young and old alike, for decades. Writing like Dr. Seuss is a great way to expand your imagination by turning mundane situations into ones full of fantasy, silliness, and nonsense. It is also an effective method for teaching young children that reading and language are exciting tools that can be playful and fun! In this class, we will discuss various styles of poetry, showing vs telling words, learn about the different types of story webs we can use to map out our stories, and write our own 'Seuss-like' creations using various types of poetry and Dr Seuss's writing styles. I would like Class 1: Learn about the different types of poetry there is and choose our favorite to use for our writing. - Homework - write a short Seussical style poem about anything you would like. Class 2: Review poetry, learn about showing vs telling words, talk about the different ways to create a story web, and begin talking about our own story topics. - Homework - write our own story web and draw a picture to go along with our stories that we will begin writing. Class 3: present our pictures and begin helping one another with ideas for our stories that we are writing Homework - continue writing our stories. Send them in for edit by specified date. Class 4: Present our stories to the class. We will discuss how they compare and differ from Dr Seuss's style of writing.
Other Details
Supply List
all handouts will be provided
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
4.8
502reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
HELLO! My name is Ms Ashlie, and welcome to my classroom!
I look forward to having classes with you! I pride my class on my no bullying policy, and that every class is fully inclusive and welcoming for every single student who enters.
I have been a teacher in many areas, both homeschool and in a live classroom, as well as a professional level tutor for children and adults ages pre-school through college for over 13 years. In that, I have done everything from teaching from the ground up, to preparing for the SATs and aiding in the college essay writing process. I have worked in both the school settings, as well as home environments, online teaching, coaching sports, and childcare settings. I am also a Homeschool Mom of middle school age twins. In addition to my core topic teaching, I am also internationally certified in TESOL and am an ESL teacher. I am a nationally registered BLS instructor, and have taught basic life support to medical students at many New England located Universities for the American Red Cross.
I have a Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of New Haven, where I deeply studied Psychology, Forensic Science, Investigative Services and law with a minor in History, officially earning my degree in "Criminal Justice" in 2012. I also have an Associates of the Arts Degree from Gateway College where I double majored in Child Studies/Education, and Child Psychology/Behavior with a minor in Special Education, and a major focus in English.
I attended multiple science scholarship programs at Yale University, and took college courses there while still in High School. I graduated from both universities, and High School, at the top of my classes in the International Honor Societies.
I enjoy art and science, and you will see a lot of this applied to learning in my classroom!
The key to learning is creativity, and a fun and exciting atmosphere. I believe that all children can love to learn, and it is my job, and my passion, to guide children to discover their own passions within the subjects they are learning so that they can excel in not only education, but in life. In my classroom, we travel to new worlds, new times, other places in the world and explore and discover new things. I will always incorporate something exciting into every class.
I live in Connecticut, in the United States, with my husband, my 12 year old girl/boy twins, my 3 year old daughter, our 2 dogs, and chinchilla! My hobbies include singing, playing the piano and guitar, acting, horseback riding, and venturing out hiking, going to museums, camping, and enjoying nature. I love to read, and specifically enjoy books about magical worlds (such as Harry Potter) and Ancient Egypt.
I look forward to meeting you here in my classroom!Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
55 min
Completed by 1 learner
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-9 learners per class
