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Express Yourself #4: Themed Topics, Diverse Poetry & Social-Emotional Reflection
Middle School Poetry Class: Perceiving Poems - Hope Is the Thing With Feathers
Mr. Van, Certified Teacher
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(60)
In this one time course, 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students will learn introductory skills and approaches to understanding poetry as a whole by practicing their ability to identify figurative language, deeply analyze, and think abstractly.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner - Intermediate Level
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🐦 CLASS SYNOPSIS 🐦
🪶 In this one time class, students will learn introductory skills and approaches to understanding poetry as a whole by practicing their ability to identify figurative language, deeply analyze, and think abstractly.
🪶 Not only will students be introduced to one of the most famous poems of all time (Hope is the Thing with Feathers by Emily Dickinson), they will be challenged...This class is taught in English.
Students will learn how to differentiate four kinds of figurative language (metaphor, simile, symbol and hyperbole), the basic elements of poetry form (stanzas and lines), and practice skills necessary to both analysis and life in general (humility, patience, confidence, seeking understanding, self-reflection, challenging oneself)
Bachelor's degree from Grace University Certification to Teach Secondary Students from the University of Nebraska at Omaha Endorsement in English/Language Arts from the University of Nebraska at Omaha ACE Educator Over 10 years of experience in various educational positions
Homework Offered
🪶 Homework will not be assigned, however, class participation will be necessary! 🪶 Students will be encouraged to share their thoughts throughout. 🪶 Students will be provided with fill-in-the-blank notes to ensure no one gets left behind. 🪶 These notes will be filled in during class. 🪶 The central text will be shared on-screen so no link to 3rd party resources is necessary.Assessments Offered
🪶 Students will be provided fill-in-the-blank notes with short reflection sections that will allow them to individually practice reflection, analysis, and abstract thought. 🪶 These notes will be completed by the end of class (if someone misses blanks in their notes we will spend a short amount of time at the end of class to go back through and make sure everyone gets caught up).Grades Offered
Hope is the Thing with Feathers For access to the poem, visit https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/42889/hope-is-the-thing-with-feathers-314
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(60)
Hello! My name is Paul Van Moorleghem or, more simply, Mr. Van! I realized that I loved to learn waaaaay too late in life. It was upon this realization that I decided to go back to school and get my certification to teach. Learning is...
Group Class
$25
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 22 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
1-6 learners per class
