Poetry Genre Study: Structure, Elements, Vocabulary, & Composition Semester 1

11th grade English standards for Poetry Reading and Writing are covered in a full year curriculum. This is the first of two semesters. This class is for medium and advanced writers. This class is challenging and has a high level of rigor. We will explore a new type of poetry each week. 

Students have three options:
1. Literature Study half credit = 19.5 hours 
   This class offers 1.5 hours of seat time per week.

2. Honors half credit: = 30 hours 
    Add in 15 minutes for  preparation or homework time, that equals 2 hours of seat time for 13 weeks. PLUS (5) additional approved assignments during semester submitted before the new week. An additional approved assignment each week submitted before the new week.

3. Advanced Honors half credit = 40.5 hours
     Add in 15 minutes for preparation or homework time, that equals 2 hours of seat time for 13 weeks. PLUS (13) additional approved assignments (one for each week) during semester submitted before the new week. 
Contact teacher to address any questions or concerns or to learn how to log hours for credit.

Semester 1 Addresses:
✅Blank verse
✅rhythm & rhyme scheme
✅create a pattern that works for you
✅Abstract or Sound Poetry
✅acrostic
✅Ae Freislighe
✅Alphabet Poetry
✅Anagrammatic Poetry
✅Ars Poetica
✅Awdl Gywydd 
✅Ballade
✅Barzeletta (or Frottola-barzelletta)
✅Blackout Poems
✅Portfolio Presentations

Semester 2 Addresses:
✅The Blitz
✅Bob and Wheel
✅The Bop
✅BreccbairdneBref Double
✅Byr a Thoddaid Poems
✅Casbairdne
✅Cascade
✅Catena Rondo
✅Cento
✅Cethramtu Rannaigechta More
✅Chanso
✅Chant
✅Chant Royal
✅Portfolio Presentations

Each week we gather words from our own dictionaries. We present our new words to the class and everyone guesses possible meanings. The owner of that word shares the real meaning.  Then students integrate these new words seamlessly into their writing. Students will improve their writing by careful selection of ideas. Students will be asked to apply historical content to their writing such as when did this word come into the English language. Students will write in a variety of poetry. We will be creating poetry from these new words. This class is for medium and advanced writers. This class is challenging and has a high level of rigor. 

Fun and bubbly teacher promotes laughter and encourages quick thinking. I want to make writing your favorite hobby, or at least make it as pain free as possible. I use short three minute writings to drive instruction in improving tone and point of view within writing. This is an on-going class.

Teacher uses clear models for each task given.
 
I used these same techniques in my classroom teaching adapting to the interests of my students. First, I introduce what quick writes mean to me. They are fast, unstructured, not perfect, wonderful jumbles of ideas that are waiting to grow. Second. I put the goal on the board. I model writing to this quick write topic in real time right before students' eyes. It is then the students' turn to write for only three minutes. I review how I want to edit my writing for just one little area each day. 

For example: If I want to edit my work for word choice, I am going to underline three words that could be improved using my "beefy words" technique.  Students are given three minutes to edit their work following my model. I model revising my own work by writing a final draft of three sentences. Students follow this model and have three minutes to revise their own writing and create a draft. Finally, I model sharing with a partner and how the partner should respond to the author thoughtfully and compassionately. Students share in this manner. I give praise for the conversations I am hearing that are positive and guide those conversations that need assistance. Students can ask for one on one help at any time! I am always excited to show students the areas where they are already excelling! I am here to boost your student's self confidence. This class is challenging and has a high level of rigor. This is an on-going class. Students may join or leave at any time.

Grades Offered
All tasks are expected to be completed and full participation is required to receive a completion certificate Poetry Genre Study: Structure, Elements, Vocabulary, & Composition Semester 1. All work must be submitted by the Sunday following week 6 for a quarter 1 grade, and for quarter 2 grade by the Sunday following the last scheduled class. The work must be received before Monday, 12:00 a.m. Eastern Time to apply to grade and allow teacher to complete your request.

Grading rubric will be provided in class.
🧠Expected tasks: 
1.  Working under a Deadline: Worksheets submitted in the learner area of the classroom 
2. Self-editing Skills (Earn points back) Corrected errors on worksheet after teacher feedback
3. Global Citizenship: Interacting with partner to complete a task in online environment.
4. Communication I:
    When requested by teacher, post a brief conversational video using the add video 
    button below teacher posting. 
    Communication II: When requested by teacher, post a response using emoji's only 
    or a photo related to the root of the week. 
5. Add to Your Environment: Your sparkling personality and participation adds to the 
    happy atmosphere of the classroom. Your posts and interactions help to make 
    learning come alive and can help your classmates understand the topic more 
    deeply.
6. Semester Final Portfolio

Schedule for Semester 1
Week 1  The Letter A 
              Blank Verse

Week 2  The Letter B
               rhythm & rhyme scheme
               create a pattern that works for you

Week 3  The Letter C
               Abstract or Sound Poetry

Week 4  The Letter D
               Acrostic

Week 5  The Letter E
              Ae Freislighe

Week 6  The Letter F
               Alphabet Poetry

All work from weeks 1-6 due. To earn full credit for an assignment not submitted by Monday following the previous class, students will set up a Demo Meet & Greet time with teacher to meet and discuss alternate assignment.
                
Week 7  The Letter G
               Anagrammatic Poetry

Week 8  The Letter H
               Ars Poetica

Week 9  The Letter I
               Awdl Gywydd 

Week 10 The Letter J
                Ballade

Week 11  The Letter K
                Barzeletta (or Frottola-barzelletta)

Week 12  The Letter L
                Blackout Poems

Week 13  Portfolio Presentations

All work from weeks 7-13 due. To earn full credit for an assignment not submitted by Monday following the previous class, students will set up a Demo Meet & Greet time with teacher to meet and discuss alternate assignment.