Poetry Middle School Mastery and Writing Class 6th, 7th 8th Grade Jr High Poetry
In this 12 week course students will learn and poem a week from classic authors like Edgar Allen Poetry and Walt Whitman Robert Frost and Emily Dickenson. Students will be engaged in an age appropriate poetry through art & writing.
What's included
12 live meetings
6 in-class hoursProjects
1 hour per week. Students will have one big project throughout this course.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Poetry class is a fantastic option for children because it nurtures creativity and self expression in a fun and engaging way. Through exploration of different poems of styles and forms, students discover their unique voice while enhancing their reading skills. Poetry encourages imagination and emotional awareness, helping kids connect to the world around them. Plus, it fosters a sense of community as students share and celebrate each other's work, making learning both enjoyable and collaborative. WHY THIS CLASS: This course builds on comprehension and developing an understanding of poetry and each literary domain. Poetry can also enhance Reading and English Language Arts skills in many areas. While this course is aligned with state specific and federal standards, it also helps students to gain ground quickly in middle school standards. This course teaches writing through using poetry ( however, we do not write poetry) tis focuses on more informative, opinion, and creative extention writing objectives. We learn style and structure and conventions and mechanics as well as some grammar focuses. But that is not all. This course is designed to meet the needs of various learners including adhd, autism, dyslexia, and other neurodivergent learning styles. For all second and third grade students, of any ability, this poetry class will be the most effective course in English Language Arts. Students can develop socially, emotionally, and cognively in this course making it ideal place to be. This course will enhance their overall learning experiences. Poetry can enhance reading and ELA (English Language Arts) skills in several key areas to include: 🍏Vocabulary Development 🍎Reading Comprehension 🍏Phonemic Awareness 🍎Critical Thinking 🍏Writing Skills 🍎Cultural Awareness Poetry can address several important challenges for young children to include: 🍏Emotional Expression: 🍎Identity and Belonging 🍏Understanding Diversity 🍎Creativity and imagination 🍏Language and Literacy Skills STRUCTURE OF THE DAY: This class is setup to be easy fun and exciting. In each class we will ⭐️Read Aloud ⭐️A Poem of the Week ⭐️ Review Theme/ Emotion/ Imagery ⭐️ Discuss Thematic Collections ⭐️ Make Visual Art Connections ⭐️ Practice Worksheets ⭐️ Draw/ Write in Poetry Journals ⭐️ and At Times Have Poetry Performance Explorations, learning how poetry connects other forms of art, music, visual art, movement, encouraging students to find their own connections. WHAT: IN THIS COURSE STUDENTS WILL LEARN: In this course students will learn the poem of the day, themes, emotions, and imagery, about famous poets, and art expression. POEMS OF THE WEEK: Fog Margaret Little girl be careful what you say Doors Between two hills More TOPICS/ THEMES/ EMOTIONS/ IMAGERY: Nature Love Identity Joy Sadness, fear, hope Visual, tactile, symbolism More FAMOUS POETS: Robert Frost Emily Dickenson Edgar Allen Poe Walt Whitman Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Carl Sandburg ART EXPRESSION: Illustrations Coloring Calligraphy Shading Graphic art Shape poetry STUDENTS WILL NEED: Students will need a pencil and a notebook or sketchbook. Students will need crayons or markers or colored pencils. Students will benefit from colored pens. HOW I TEACH: Students will interact with read aloud poems and peers. They will be given the opportunity to discuss topics that align with the specific class. Students might at time watch presentations and slides. Students will be guided in topic discussions to create a visual art piece of the poem read in the course. In some classes we extend the poetry to performance exploration. In this course I encourage students to connect to poems by asking questions that align with course objectives but want to ensure a love of poetry and aim to make this course fun and interactive. IM AVAILABLE: I'm available for questions anytime and if you need, you may also message me.
Learning Goals
Students will demonstrate the ability to express personal thoughts and emotions through original poetry, employing various poetic forms and techniques.Students will analyze and interpret different poems, identifying themes, stylistic choices, and the impact of language on meaning.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created CurriculumStandards
Aligned with Common Core State Standards (CCSS)12 Lessons
over 12 WeeksLesson 1:
Poetry in Pictures
Each day, we will explore a poem and then use drawing to express its imagery, themes, or emotions. This hands-on activity encourages visual interpretation of the written word, helping students engage creatively with the text. We write each class meeting. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Meet the Poet and Art
In these sessions, we will dive into the lives of famous poets, discussing their influences, unique styles, and the historical context of their work. By understanding the poet, we can better understand their poetry and the messages they convey.Each day, we will explore a poem and then use drawing to express its imagery, themes, or emotions. We write each class meeting. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Dance the Poem and Art
We will listen to music that reflects the tone, rhythm, or themes of the day’s poem and use dance to express its meaning. This movement-based interpretation allows students to feel the poem physically and explore it through a different medium.Each day, we will explore a poem and then use drawing to express its imagery, themes, or emotions. We write each class meeting. 30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Poetry and Sound and art
In this lesson, we’ll focus on the sound elements of poetry, such as rhythm, rhyme, and meter. We will analyze how these auditory aspects contribute to the overall effect of the poem and might use music or sound effects to enhance our understanding.We write each class meeting. 30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Students will need a pencil, an notebook or sketchbook book, and crayons, markers, or colored pencils.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
The treasury of poetry for young people
Joined July, 2023
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Education from University of North Carolina Pembroke
I have a degree in Education and experience teaching elementary and middle school students. My classes are centered around English Language Arts and I have experience teaching ESL students. I am Tosel and TEFL certified.
Hello, I am Ms Mumma ( pronounced Mum- ah)
ABOUT ME: As a teacher I believe that we should provide students with the skills and opportunity to learn and grow. I think that students are more apt to care what you know, when they know that you care and I hope that I live that philosophy out in my classroom. I am excited about teaching and passionate to guide students learning.
Personally, I absolutely love reading. There is a book by Dr Suess that really does so much more than entertain. It is called " Oh, the Places You Will Go." This book truly sets people of all ages up for success! While there are many quotes I could pull from this fabulous writing, my favorite is “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.” - This quote emphasizes the idea of self-direction and the ability to choose your own path. I hope my guidance leads others to develop the confidence to choose the right path for them.
WHAT MAKES ME QUALIFIED: I am an experienced teacher in the classroom setting. I have experience online as well. I started teaching virtually with my local school district about 4 years ago, in the Southern USA. Now, I'm teaching virtually on outschool, to students all over the world.
I currently teach middle school classes as well as upper elementary classes. My classes are centered on English Language Arts and ESL. I teach ELA Homeschool, Writing, Grammar, Spelling, Reading, Speaking, Vocabulary, Poetry, Literature, English as a Second Language, and more.
I have multiple degrees in Education. I am completing my certification as a registered IEW Writing Instructor. I am also certified in TOSEL and TEFL as an ESL Instructor. As you can probably see, Im a firm believer in continued education practices.
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Live Group Course
$14
weekly or $168 for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
30 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
3-6 learners per class
