Students in the class will:
Annotate poetry
Analyze elements of poetry to form a more in-depth understanding:
structure and form; figurative language and poetic devices; sound and rhythm; subject and speaker; theme; tone and mood; and syntax

Students will learn about the life of the author and a brief history of what life was like in 19th century America.  

I've spent 5 years teaching honors and gifted/talented classes.  Although these students are middle school aged, their reading, writing, and comprehension levels range from 9th grade to 12th grade.  I also privately tutor students at both the high school and college level.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Most assessment for this class is informal, but students' annotations, notes, and discussions receive immediate verbal feedback.  If you require a letter grade or written report for your student, please let me know and we will make arrangements that suit your needs.
Grades Offered

We will be using the poems "The Bells" and "The Raven" for this course.  They are in the public domain, and will be available digitally or in print for each student in the class for annotation.