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Poetry Pairings: Movements, Eras, and More
Jennifer Smith, M.A. in English (she/her)
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
In this ongoing poetry class, students will develop literary analysis skills through reading, discussing, comparing, & contrasting poems from different eras.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Students will be taught how to read, understand, compare, & contrast poems and poets (and occasionally songs and songwriters) from different eras of poetry in this ongoing class. Each class meeting will consist of reading two poems. After reading each poem, we will: 1. discuss the historical context of the pair of poems. 2. go over a brief biography of the poets. 3. note the poetic devices used in each poem. 4. learn about the poetry movements featured in that day's class meeting. I will use...
Students will learn how to analyze a poem thoroughly by looking at its historical context, the era/movement during which the poem was written, the writer of the poem, and the style in which it was written.
Homework Offered
There is no mandatory homework; however, I will offer suggestions and resources for further study.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Learner progress is assessed informally through class discussions.Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(130)
I teach Literature, Writing, Poetry, Mythology, and Folklore classes for Middle and High School. I also teach a small selection of classes for elementary-aged students and preschoolers. I have a BS in Elementary Education and a MA in English. I...
Group Class
$20
weekly1x per week
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
2-10 learners per class
