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Be You & Become a Better Writer: Poetry Writing, FLEX Class
Poetry Camp for Teens - Winter Session
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
We will examine a variety of winter-themed poems and learn more about various poetic techniques and devices, such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, personification, similes, metaphors, imagery, and descriptive word choices. We will discuss the meaning and any application for each selected poem. Additionally, we will practice putting many of the poetry techniques and devices observed into our own poetry writing. Learners will be encouraged to share their writings and provide...
Learners will gain a better understanding and appreciation for poetry as well as be able to identify common poetic devices employed. Furthermore, learners will apply the use of these poetic devices in their own poetry writings and present their original work to their peers.
With a degree in secondary English education, I have a strong background in reading, writing, and grammar. Poetry is an area of special interest to me and has been throughout many years. In fact, looking back I did a senior research project on a specific poem and poet along with creating classroom lesson plans on how to teach that poem and the literary devices used in it. I think this was foreshadowing for this course!
Homework Offered
Limited homework will be assigned, primarily further working upon their own poems, polishing them up before the next day's class.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
In addition to Outschool technology requirements in order to log in, attend, and participate in this camp, learners will need to have notebook paper, a pencil, and Word (or other similar word-processing program).
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
All poems covered are in the public domain.
I teach English writing, grammar, and test prep; English as a second/foreign language; poetry; and introductory Brazilian Portuguese classes. I have a B.A. in Secondary English Education and an M.A. in Missions and Intercultural Studies along...
Group Class
$60
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 7 learners
Live video meetings
Ages 13-17
3-10 learners per class
Financial Assistance
Outschool International
Tutoring
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