Week 1
Lesson 1
“I Am” and “Where I am From”  Poems
In this lesson, learners will explore personal identity and roots through “I Am” and “Where I Am From” poems, encouraging reflection and self-expression.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
Haikus and Grocery Store Ad Poems
This lesson covers the art of Haikus and transforms everyday grocery store ads into poetic expressions, demonstrating the power of brevity and creativity.
 Week 3
Lesson 3
Found Poems and Blackout Poetry
In this lesson, participants will create Found Poems and Blackout Poetry, learning to craft new poetic meanings from existing texts by selectively redacting words.
 Week 4
Lesson 4
Langston Hughes Author Study
This lesson delves into the life and works of Langston Hughes, highlighting his significant contributions to literature and the Harlem Renaissance.
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Five Senses Poems and Riddle Poems
In this lesson, learners will engage with the sensory world through Five Senses Poems and challenge their wit with Riddle Poems, engaging the reader's senses and humor.
 Week 6
Lesson 6
Two-Sided Poems
This lesson introduces Two-Sided Poems, where learners learn to write verses with the unique feature of offering different interpretations and perspectives from two people, objects, or whatever they choose.
 Week 7
Lesson 7
Never Have I and Chance Poems
In this lesson, learners will dive into the imaginative Never Have I and Chance Poems, using a roll-the-dice activity to integrate elements into their writing.
 Week 8
Lesson 8
Pop Music and Classical Poetry
This lesson offers a comparison between Pop Music and Classical Poetry, analyzing the poetic qualities of song lyrics and their classical counterparts.
 Week 9
Lesson 9
Odes and Pantoums
In this lesson, learners will master the structure and themes of Odes and Pantoums, focusing on celebratory tones and intricate patterns of repetition.
 Week 10
Lesson 10
Collaborative Poems
This lesson fosters creative collaboration as learners come together to craft Collaborative Poems, merging individual perspectives into collective works.
 Week 11
Lesson 11
Sonnets 
In this lesson, the focus is on Sonnets, immersing learners in the exploration of its structured form, rhythm, and thematic depth.
 Week 12
Lesson 12
Robert Frost Author Study
This lesson concludes with a comprehensive study of Robert Frost, examining his contributions to poetry through his life, themes, and the deceptive simplicity of his work.