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The Beatles as Poets: Studying the Figurative Language of the Fab Four

In this two-day course, students will be studying various figurative language devices that can be found in Beatles songs, and then apply that knowledge when crafting their own original song or poem!
Jackie Shaw
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4.9
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(260)
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What's included

2 live meetings
1 hrs 30 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

Clearly, The Beatles were groundbreaking musicians, but they were also incredible wordsmiths! This class will focus on their figurative language. In this class, students will explore alliteration, hyperbole, metaphor, simile, idiom, and personification found in Beatles lyrics.  I will first play a Kahoot with my students to see how much preteaching about the figurative language needs to be done, and we will cover the first three figurative language examples in depth on day 1. On day 2, we will go over the second three examples, and then spend the rest of the class creating their own song or poem that reflects the figurative language we studied together.

This class is inclusive, which means students of all abilities are welcome. If you student needs any accommodations please let me know and we will work together to ensure that they have the best possible class experience.

Learning Goals

Students will learn the following figurative language devices: alliteration, hyperbole, metaphor, simile, idiom, and personification
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Other Details

Parental Guidance
All songs used will be age-appropriate. See below for a list of songs we will use for examples.
Supply List
A handout will be provided in the classroom section prior to class.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • Kahoot
Sources
Songs that will be used: "Let it Be" "Eight Days a Week" "Dear Prudence" "A Hard Days Night" "Drive My Car" "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Not only am I a veteran English teacher, I am also one of the biggest Beatles fans you'll ever meet! I've been rocking out to the Beatles since I was a toddler, and I have been to Liverpool.

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$20

for 2 classes

2x per week, 1 week
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-12 learners per class

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