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Poetry Unraveled: An Introduction

Completed by 12 learners
Ages 8-10
Live Group Class
In this course, learners will engage with 6 types of poetry (acrostic, calligram, palindrome, blackout, lune, cinquain) through modeling, discussion as well as individual poem writing.
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(126 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 6 weeks
2-4 learners per class
45 min

What's included

6 live meetings
4 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 4
(Prerequisites: Learners should be familiar with parts of speech, such as nouns, adjectives and verbs. Learners should also be comfortable with the initiative of writing independently, although accurate spelling is not necessary!)

Let's take the word 'overwhelming' out of the poetry process, and replace it with creative, freeing and fun!

Throughout our 6 weeks together, we will discover and put into practice a new type of poetry during each class. Beginning with the first class, learners will be equipped with a running word bank packet, sectioned off into nouns, adjectives, verbs and synonym examples. What will make this packet ‘running’ is that students are encouraged to add to it when new vocabulary inspires them. We will use this packet as a reference when building our poems, genuinely striving to enjoy language and challenge ourselves to try new words in our writing.

Each class meeting will begin with an introduction to the week’s specific poetry style (see below), with a modeling lesson of how to put this style into practice (using teacher made templates/ organizers). There will be space for open discussion, and even brainstorming of ideas and words that inspire us from our running word bank packet. While all poetry work is expected to be done during class time, there may be weeks that a learner chooses to finish, or revisit, their poetry writing outside of class.

POETRY SCHEDULE:

Week 1: Acrostic
Week 2: Calligram/ Shape
Week 3: Palindrome
Week 4: Blackout
Week 5: Lune
Week 6: Cinquain

Learning Goals

Students will be introduced to new/ strengthen their familiarity with 6 styles of poetry.

Other Details

Supply List
Teacher-made:
-- templates/ organizers (to be printed prior to each class)
-- word bank packet (to be printed prior to the first class, and brought to each class meeting)

-- Pencils for writing
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

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Joined May, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
EDUCATION:
Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT
Bachelor of Arts, May 2007
Major: English
Minor: Psychology

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