English
Taylor Swift Figurative Language Study and Eras Celebration (Spring/Summer)
In our class, Swifties will celebrate Taylor’s music and understand the literary devices she uses in her lyrics.
(Reading, Literature, Music, Language Arts, Social Club, Dyslexia, Dysgraphia)
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Kara Doyle; Orton-Gillingham Certified Teacher
116 total reviews for this teacher
4 reviews for this class
Completed by 16 learners
12-15
year olds
2-8
learners per class
$10
Charged upfront
Meets once
50 minute class
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Description
Class Experience
Taylor Swift is one of the greatest artists of our time. She is fantastic at telling stories that everyone can picture in their minds. In this class, we will examine figurative language and imagery through song and discuss what lyrics mean to each listener. Class Format: * "What Makes a Swiftie?" Introduction * Music as Poetry: Using some of my favorite songs, we will discuss similes, metaphors, imagery, symbolism, hyperbole, and irony. We will be listening to/viewing songs as...
I am excited to help my students reach their reading potential through song! Students will be improving their reading comprehension by learning about six different types of Literary Devices while listening to some of their favorite songs. Literary Devices: Simile, Metaphor, Imagery, Symbolism, Hyperbole, Irony
I am an Orton-Gillingham certified dyslexia interventionist with an MA in Special Education, but I am also a long-time Swiftie! I have worked with striving readers in the classroom and my private practice for over 17 years. I love that I get to help people develop a lifelong love of reading and newfound confidence in themselves. I believe that everyone can read when they are provided with the right toolkit. I always ensure that my students feel supported and proud of their abilities.
There won't be any homework assigned, but learners are encouraged to study Taylor's lyrics outside of class.
3 files available upon enrollmentI will provide everything needed for instruction.
50 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.
Please be aware of the fact that we will be listening to the music of Taylor Swift in this class. We will be using clean versions of all songs.
Teacher
Kara Doyle; Orton-Gillingham Certified TeacherDyslexia Interventionist (Positively Reading LLC)
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United States116 total reviews
94 completed classes
About Me
Hi, I'm Kara. It is so lovely to meet you! I have over 17 years of classroom experience teaching in grades K-12, and I've been a tutor for even longer than that. In fact, my first "tutoring gig" was when I was in the fourth grade! I love to...
