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Poetry Reading, Analysis, and Discussion
Ms. Shannon Johnsen
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In this ongoing class, students will read, analyze, and discuss two poems each week. We will also use the poetic devices we discuss to write our own poems!
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 10
Comprehending poetry can be difficult and frustrating for students. Fortunately, there are ways to make reading and analyzing poetry fun and interesting! In this class, we will cover two poems per week focused on one particular poetic element or theme. We will read through the poems multiple times, we will break each poem down line by line, and we will discuss the meaning that we are able to take from each piece. Students will also have time to write their own poems that mimic an aspect of...
We will - read a variety of poems from different authors. - learn about poetic elements. - find meaning in poetry. - closely examine the language and style of each poem. - develop an appreciation of poetry. - express creativity by writing our own poems.
I am a licensed English teacher for students in grades 5-12. I spent 4 years teaching English Language Arts in a public school classroom. This involved reading and analyzing poetry. I recently finished a master's degree in Educational Psychology from the University of Missouri.
Homework Offered
Students will not have homework assigned for this class.Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed on their discussion of the poem. I would also love to read their poetry to see if they are able to use the elements we discuss. I will not assign a letter grade unless parents specifically request a grade.Grades Offered
Students will not need to purchase any book or supplies specific to this course. However, it would be helpful for students to have a notebook and something to write with while attending class.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
The poems that we will read and discuss are primarily classics. They may contain themes of love and death. There may occasionally be a swear word, but that will not be a frequent occurrence.
We will frequently use poetryfoundation.org.
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Hello! My name is Shannon Johnsen, and I am a licensed English teacher for students in grades 5-12. I am passionate about teaching reading and writing skills. I even think grammar is FUN! I love to discuss literature, so I look forward to hearing...
Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
45 min
Completed by 13 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-16
2-8 learners per class
