Outschool
Open currency, time zone, and language settings
Log In

Let's Learn English: Performance Poetry (7-11 Years)

In this English Writing Course, we will learn how to perform a poetry. ESL Friendly.
Let's Go Learning
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(3,577)
Popular
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
35 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 8
Do you love English? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Writing genres in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young writers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include discussions, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, songs, videos and much more.  Learners will be encouraged to write, revise and share what they write. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 


Week beginning 6/5/24 - Poetry Performance - "The Type" by Sarah Kay
Week beginning 13/5/24 - Spoken Word Poetry - "Knock Knock" by Daniel Beaty
Week beginning 20/5/24 - Voice and Presence - "I Know" by Mary Lambert
Week beginning 27/5/24 - Body Language and Movement - "Touchscreen" by Marshall Davis Jones
Week beginning 3/6/24 - Emotion and Authenticity - "When Love Arrives" by Sarah Kay and Phil Kaye
Week beginning 10/6/24 - Connecting with the Audience - "21" by Patrick Roche
Week beginning 17/6/24 - Memorization Techniques - "Explaining My Depression to My Mother" by Sabrina Benaim
Week beginning 24/6/24 - Performance Preparation - "For Women Who Are 'Difficult' to Love" by Warsan Shire
Week beginning 1/7/24 - Feedback and Critique - "Somewhere in America" by Belissa Escobedo, Rhiannon McGavin, and Zariya Allen
Week beginning 8/7/24 - Exploring Themes in Poetry Performance - "Pretty" by Katie Makkai
Week beginning 15/7/24 - Performance Styles and Genres - "Shrinking Women" by Lily Myers
Week beginning 22/7/24 - Poetry and Music - "Drowning" by Neil Hilborn
Week beginning 29/7/24 - Experimentation and Innovation - "Lost Voices" by Pages Matam
Week beginning 5/8/24 - Diversity in Poetry Performance - "Backwards" by Warsan Shire
Week beginning 12/8/24 - Performance in Different Contexts - "Say No" by Andrea Gibson
Week beginning 19/8/24 - Poetry Performance and Identity - "Coming Out" by Dylan Marron
Week beginning 26/8/24 - Performance Ethics and Responsibility - "Dear Straight People" by Denice Frohman
Week beginning 2/9/24 - Community Engagement and Outreach - "Love Poem to No One in Particular" by Brenna Twohy
Week beginning 9/9/24 - Reflection and Growth - "Peach Scone" by Hobo Johnson

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined August, 2020
4.8
3577reviews
Popular
Profile
Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher Callum BA, CELTA, TEFL, TESOL
Oregon Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Cheyanne BS BA CT TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
North Carolina Teaching Certificate
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teacher Marva MAHS BA TEFL TESOL
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Melissa BEd
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Secondary Education
Teacher Fabien - OCT BPHED BED
District of Columbia Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Teacher Sam BA CertED TEFL TESOL
Doctoral Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Master's Degree in Education from Charles Sturt University
Teacher Vicki M.Ed, CELTA.
Master's Degree in Education from University of the People
Teacher Nergis BA MEd CELTA
Master's Degree in Foreign Language from Zaporizhzhia National University
Teacher Kateryna MA CELTA
Master's Degree in Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences from University of The Rockies
Teacher Marva MAHS BA TEFL TESOL
Master's Degree in Education from Bath Spa University
Teacher Taryn BAHons Ed BAHons Design TEFL TEFL-C
Master's Degree in Religious Studies from U.S. Seminary
Teacher Baron MA in USS Theology
Master's Degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from University of Melbourne
Teacher Marie BCSC MA
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Buckinghamshire New University
Teacher Callum BA, CELTA, TEFL, TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from University of New Mexico
Teacher Kim, Ph.D.
Bachelor's Degree from Cardiff University
Teacher Sapphire, BSc Econ CELTA
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies from Portland Bible College
Teacher John BTh TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Rhodes University
Teacher Ellen, BSc., TEFL.
Bachelor's Degree in Science from Oregon State University
Teacher Cheyanne BS BA CT TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in History from Oregon State University
Teacher Cheyanne BS BA CT TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in English Language and Literature from Plymouth University
Teacher Kerry BA(hons) Cambridge teacher
Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Science from University of the Free State
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of South Africa
Teacher Leanne BA PGCE TESOL TEYL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Western Kentucky University
Teacher Kara BEEd TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Ashford University
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from UniversitΓ© de Moncton
Teacher Fiona BSc
Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from West Texas A&M University
Teacher Jerin B.S., TESOL, IELTS, TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Communications from RMIT University
Teacher Marie BCSC MA
Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from Nyack College
Teacher Marva MAHS BA TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from State University of New York College at Brockport
Teacher Jennifer BS TESOL TEFL
Bachelor's Degree from Millersville University
Teacher Kayla BA TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Mississippi State University
Teacher Emma Dray MEd TEFL
Bachelor's Degree in Art and Design from University of Lincoln
Teacher Taryn BAHons Ed BAHons Design TEFL TEFL-C
Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Vancouver Island University
Teacher Melissa BEd
Bachelor's Degree from University of Central Florida
Teacher Kassie BS TEFL TESOL
Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences from University of Ottawa
Teacher Matt BA TESOL
Bachelor's Degree from Griffith University
Teacher Sam BA CertED TEFL TESOL
Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management from Ashford University
Teacher Heather BA TEFL TESOL
Associate's Degree in Business/Commerce from Ashford University
Teacher Kenny BA TESOL TEFL
We are a team of qualified and experienced teachers with a wealth of experience across a range of ages and subjects. Most of our teachers are also TEFL/TESL qualified. You can find out more about each teacher in our profile. We are all passionate about teaching and learning and seeing our learners succeed. We look forward to meeting you in class soon.

Reviews

Live Group Class
Share

$15

weekly
1x per week
35 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 7-11
1-6 learners per class

About 
Support 
SafetyPrivacyCA PrivacyLearner PrivacyManage Data PreferencesTerms
Financial Assistance 
Get The App 
Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play
Β© 2024 Outschool