Poetry Camp for Teens - Winter Session
In this one week (four sessions) camp, we will read, analyze, enjoy, and write poetry with winter-based themes.
Mrs. Lisa Galvao, B.A. English Ed; M.A.,TESL/TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(50)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Limited homework will be assigned, primarily further working upon their own poems, polishing them up before the next day's class.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 constructive feedback for one another. Each of the first three days of our week-long camp will involve reading, analyzing, and discussing as directed by the teacher, accounting for approximately 30 minutes of the class time. The second half of the class (approximately 20 minutes) will involve writing and critiquing. Day four of the camp will focus heavily upon production, wrapping up any unfinished poetry writing and sharing aloud with the class one of your finished poems. No prior poetry experience is needed for this class, but, if you have some, that would be a great platform from which to go to the next level. Plus, your experience and interest can be of help in sharing and encouraging other learners in the class to be bold and creative in their writing.
Learning Goals
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.
Other Details
Supply List
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).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
All poems covered are in the public domain.
Joined March, 2020
4.9
50reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree from Wheaton College
Bachelor's Degree in Education from Judson College (now known as Judson University)
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!Reviews
Live 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
