Summer Elementary Limerick and Haiku Poetry Writing Camp
What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
This is a summer course that focuses on the steps of the writing process, basic editing skills, presentation skills and building a writer's craft. We will focus on Limericks and Haiku Poems. Each class will follow a structured format including modeling, practicing and sharing. I will provide whole group and individual instruction during each class. Limericks A silly poem consisting of five lines with a AABBA rhyming pattern. In this rhyming pattern the first, second, and fifth lines rhyme, and the third and fourth lines rhyme. Some students may decide to follow the syllable pattern as well including eight or nine syllables for lines one, two, and five, and five or six syllables for lines three and four. They are usually fun, witty, and silly. Haiku Poems Poetry that originated in Japan following a five, seven, five syllable pattern consisting of three lines. They are usually written about nature. Week 1: What is a Limerick? We will learn how to brainstorm and plan ideas for our own silly poems. Then we will write and edit our poems. We will illustrate our poetry and share at the end of the week. Week 2: What is Haiku Poetry? We will learn how to brainstorm and plan ideas for our own nature Haikus. Then we will write and edit our poems. We will illustrate our poetry and share at the end of the week. The writing process: Step 1: Brainstorm Step 2: Plan Step 3: Write Step 4: Check Step 5: Share
Learning Goals
Students will improve their overall understanding of the writing process. They will learn and practice how to transfer their ideas into written format. They will learn how to check and edit their work. They will practice reading aloud their works during class.
Other Details
Supply List
Students need paper, pencil, and coloring materials for each class. There will be documents needed for class that will be posted to the classroom page prior to each meeting.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Maria Ramirez. I have a masters degree in elementary education from Simmons University. I hold a Massachusetts teaching license for grades 1-6 and a Moderate Disabilities License for PreK - 8. I have been teaching children for over 16 years in charter, public, private, online schools, homeschool, and internationally during the school year and summer. I am passionate in finding fun and engaging ways to teach. I believe in nurturing each student's curiosity and excitement to learn through hands on exploration and discovery. I am a mother to two children ages 7 and 9. We love to spend time vegetable and fruit gardening, taking care of our chickens, painting, going on nature walks, and reading books together.
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Live Group Class
$112
for 8 classes4x per week, 2 weeks
45 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-6 learners per class