Poetry Palooza!
What is the difference between a haiku and an acrostic poem? In this 5 day class, we will learn all about the beautiful world of poetry. Students will listen to poetry, write poetry, and learn to LOVE poetry!
Lydia Kendis
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Each night, students will write poems of their own, based on what we discussed in class. If they choose not to, that is perfectly ok, though I will encourage them to participate fully to get the most out of the class.Class Experience
US Grade 3 - 5
In this fun, hands on, interactive class, we will learn all about poetry! Each day, students will listen to poetry, learn about a literary device used in poetry, and write poetry! I'm hoping they will come to love poetry as much as me. Here is a break down of each day: Day 1: We will talk about what poetry is, listen to many fun, engaging poems and then learn about the literary device, "alliteration." We will then try to use alliteration as we write acrostic poems, using the students' names. Homework will be to create more poems or to find a poem to share. Day 2: We will again listen to lots of poems, sharing any poems that the students created or found as homework. We will then talk about "metaphors" and "similes." We will try to use these literary devices as we learn about haiku poetry and then write haikus of our own. Homework will be to create "found" poems, using old magazines or newspapers from home. Day 3: We will share our poems and then learn about "rhyme." We will then use rhyme as we learn about limericks and then write limericks of our own. Homework will be to create color poems. Day 4: Again, we will listen to poems, including the ones that the students created for homework. Then we will learn all about the literary device, "onomatopoeia." Students will use onomatopoeia in the odes that they will write in class. Homework will be to get ready for our poetry slam celebration tomorrow! Day 5: This is the day that we celebrate all of us as poets! After doing a few activities, we will have a poetry slam of our own. Students can choose poems of their own or famous poems to read aloud and perform. It will be a celebration of poetry!
Learning Goals
Students will learn all about poetic devices and different forms of poetry, while having fun and writing their own poems.
Other Details
Supply List
The students will need paper and something to write with. For one of the night's homework, they will need old magazines or newspapers.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
4.9
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hi! My name is Lydia, and I love children and teaching! I received my Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Muhlenberg College in 1995. At the same time, I received my Elementary Education certificate. I could not wait to teach! I began my career teaching middle school Spanish and then went on to teach 4th grade. My favorite subject to teach was always literature. I love children's literature! I stopped teaching in order to raise my four children (2 sets of twins!). I then went back to work as a children's librarian, which I loved. And now I am teaching at a play based Quaker preschool which is a delightful place to spend my mornings! I believe that learning should be fun and hands on. I feel that getting kids excited about a subject is how real learning takes place. Let's have fun learning together!Reviews
Live Group Class
$60
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-11
2-9 learners per class
