CLASS SUMMARY
In this multi-day class, you’ll learn to create figurative language and imagery + gain experience writing poetry. These poetic devices are used by songwriters and poets alike, and your favorite songs probably contain both. You will practice these skills and then use them in your own poems. You may write rhyming poetry or free verse in class because you ALWAYS have complete control over your style of writing. Sharing is always voluntary.

CLASS STRUCTURE
✔️ Opening 5 minute “break the ice” activity
✔️ Short creative writing starter designed to engage your thinking 
✔️ Instruction and demonstration with examples
✔️ Skill practice and poetry “deep-dive”
✔️ Voluntary share out 
✔️ (Optional) Revise, edit and finish the poem on your own

AGENDA
Week 1
Figurative language (similes & metaphors) + in-class poetry writing practice

Week 2 
Imagery + in-class poetry exercise

Week 3 
Robert Frost poetic devices + a poetry exercise

Week 4 
Songwriting is poetry: Taylor Swift figurative language + a poetry exercise 

TEACHER EXPERTISE
✔ certified English teacher with 30 years of teaching experience
✔ published freelance writer with poetry and narratives appearing in Coping with Cancer, Sasee Magazine and the international bestselling books, Chicken Soup for the Soul. 

MY TEACHING STYLE
✔ I’m friendly
✔ My #1 priority is creating a safe, enjoyable space
✔ It’s important to me to give you a quality, fun, 5-STAR experience every time

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
If you aren't sure about your poetry skills, I urge you to try this class. Poetry isn't like other types of writing. It's very stylistic, and that's why perfect grammar, for example, isn't required. Because of this, sometimes a self-proclaimed "average" writer makes a great poet! It's been my experience that the most hesitant kids turn out to be the surprise talents. I speak from experience as I was one of those kids.