per class
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade 6 - 9
Beginner Level
Who was Robert Frost? Why is he so well known for his use of vivid imagery? How do his poems celebrate both nature and the human experience? In this class, students will be introduced to the poet Robert Frost, learn the term "imagery," and apply it to the vivid natural images in "Spring Pools." We will also read Du Fu's (one of the two most important poets of the Tang Dynasty) poem "Night in the Imperial Chancellery" for comparison. Before class is over, the students will write their own short poem about spring using spring images to support their theme.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify sensory imagery and the purpose of its use in these two poems. They will then be able to use sensory imagery in their own poems.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
I teach all kinds of English classes including writing, grammar, literature, and ESL. I am an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction especially poetry, science fiction, and fantasy.
I have been teaching for more than 10 years. I taught English as Foreign Language in three different Chinese universities for a total of eight and a half years. These classes included comprehensive English, listening and speaking, writing, and pronunciation. I taught BA, MA, and Ph.D. students. Since we have returned to the United States, I have taught childbirth classes, online ESL through VIPkid, and Sunday School.
I am also a professional writer. I have a traditionally published book, another at my publisher waiting to be edited, and a novel in its second draft. I love giving students the chance to communicate, write, and learn in community with others.
I balance all this with being a homeschool mom. I have homeschooled my two daughters a total of fifteen years. My older daughter attended our local public high school, so I am familiar with public school needs and requirements as well.
I love sharing the wonder of language with learners young and old--both those who are learning English for the first time and those who are diving into the joys of literature.
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