$15
weeklyor $60 for 4 classes
Poetry II - Discover Famous Poets & Styles in American and English Literature
New class
Ages 11-14
Live Group Course
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week, 4 weeks
2-6 learners per class
45 min
What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Weekly homework to write a poem that aligns with the week's theme and poetic style.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Continue your exploration of poetry with Part 2 of our ongoing series. Part 1 not a requirement. Unlock the beauty of poetic expression with our engaging 4-Week Poetry Course, designed specifically for junior high students in grades 6, 7, and 8. This is Part Two of my comprehensive poetry series, but don’t worry—anyone can join, even if you haven’t taken Part One! Perfect for budding poets and literature enthusiasts alike, this class dives deep into the works of renowned poets and classic masterpieces, making poetry accessible, meaningful, and fun for young learners. What You'll Learn: -Famous Poets and Their Styles Geoffrey Chaucer: Explore the pioneering poetic style of The Canterbury Tales. Matsuo Basho: Delve into the elegance of Japanese haiku. e.e. cummings: Understand the magic of free verse and typographical creativity. Dylan Thomas: Unpack the lyrical brilliance of villanelles like Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night. -Poetry Across Time Early Poetry Masterpieces: Analyze timeless works such as The Epic of Gilgamesh, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Beowulf, and The Canterbury Tales. -Heroic Couplets & Rhyme Schemes: Learn the building blocks of poetic structure. -Poetic Concepts & Forms: Villanelle, free verse, haiku, and epic poetry. Introduction to pentameter and versification. Mastering Poetic Devices Alliteration, compounding words, kennings, heroic couplets, and rhyme schemes. Why This Course? Interactive & Engaging Lessons: Read poetry, analyze styles, and create your own poems with expert guidance. Skill Development: Gain a deeper appreciation for literature while improving reading comprehension, creativity, and analytical thinking. Duration: 4 weeks Grades: Suitable for students in grades 6–8. Topics Covered: From the ancient epics to modern free verse, we'll explore it all. Inspire your inner poet and build a lifelong appreciation for poetry. Enroll now in our 4-Week Poetry Course and let the words flow!
Learning Goals
-Study Chaucer, Basho, cummings, and Thomas.
-Explore epic poetry like The Iliad and Beowulf.
-Learn poetic forms: villanelle, haiku, free verse.
-Master poetic devices: alliteration, kennings, rhyme schemes.
-Write and analyze poetry.Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
e.e. cummings and Free Verse
1. Biographical Information on e.e. cummings
2. Style of cumming's poetry
3. Free Verse: What is free verse? Rules and style discussion, meter and rhyme in free verse, capitalization, spacing, and punctuation
4. Studying the poems of cummings: in Just-, anyone lived in a pretty how town, all in green went my love riding
5. Homework: writing a free verse poem 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Matsuo Basho and Haiku
1. Biographical Information on Matsuo Basho
2. History of Haiku
3. What is a haiku?
4. Studying famous haiku poems, writing our own haiku poems 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dylan Thomas and Villanelle Poetry
1. Biographical Information on Dylan Thomas
2. Style of Thomas' poetry
3. What is a villanelle poem? Writing our own villanelle poem
4. Studying the poems of Thomas with a focus on "Do Not Go Gentle into that Good Night"
5. Homework: writing a villanelle 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Geoffrey Chaucer and Early Poetry
1. Biographical Information on Geoffrey Chaucer
2. What is early and medieval poetry?
3. Examples of early poetry: Epic of Gilgamesh, The Iliad and the Odyssey, Beowulf, and Canterbury Tales
4. Poetic Devices: alliteration, versification, compounding words, kennings, heroic couplet, pentameter 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Handouts will be provided in the classroom prior to each class. Students should download and have the handout printed and available for reference during class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of California, Davis
I have taught literature to students for over 12 years. I have my degree in history and English and have taught poetry, literature, and classic books to many different classes and in one-on-one tutoring. Reviews
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