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The World's Favourite Poetry: Ten Classics That Have Been Loved by Generations

In this ten-week course, students will be introduced to a broad range of classic poems that have captivated generations around the world.
Dr. Anthony Radice
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10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hours
Assignments
1 hour per week. Students can submit their written work for feedback. I will provide amendments and other suggestions for improvement as appropriate.
Assessment
There will be the opportunity for students to share their written work and receive feedback during the class. Students will also have the option to submit written work electronically for more detailed feedback.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
This course will introduce students to ten classic poems that have been loved by generations. They are enduring classics because they tackle the great questions of human existence in an inspiring way, from Shakespeare's definition of true love, to Emily Dickinson's description of enduring hope in difficult times, to Tennyson's celebration of courage and sacrifice, to Claude McKay's poignant treatment of longing and exile, with plenty more besides. The lesson sequence is as follows:

1. Sonnet 18: ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’ (1609) by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
2. Sonnet 116: ‘Let me not to the marriage of true minds’ (1609) by William Shakespeare (1564-1616)
3. ‘Daffodils’ or ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ (1807) by William Wordsworth (1770-1850)
4. ‘Home Thoughts, from Abroad’ (1845) by Robert Browning (1812-1899)
5.  ‘The Charge of the Light Brigade’ (1854) by Alfred, Lord Tennyson (1809-1892)
6. ‘“Hope” is the thing with feathers —' (1861) By Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
7. ‘The Lake Isle of Innisfree’ (1890) by W B Yeats (1865-1939)
8. ‘After the Winter' (1919) by Claude McKay (1890-1948)
9. ‘If—’ (1910) by Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936)
10. ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’ (1922) by Robert Frost (1874-1963)

The classes will be a mixture of explanation from the teacher and discussion of key ideas in the poem. You will also have the opportunity to write short paragraphs based on what you have learned towards the end of the class. This mixture of activities will ensure that the knowledge you are gaining will be well embedded, forming a great foundation for future learning.

In addition, we will be memorising 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'  and 'Sonnet 18' as a class, using a simple and effective method which will lead to great fluency by the end of the course, and impressive recitals for family and friends.
Learning Goals
By the end of this course, students will have an excellent broad knowledge of classic poetry and how the different poems and poets relate to each other over time. They will also know two classic poems by heart.
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Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 10 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Sonnet 18
 Discussion and Analysis of Sonnet 18: ‘Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day?’ (1609) by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Sonnet 116
 Discussion and Analysis of Sonnet 116: ‘Let me not to the marriage of true minds’ (1609) by William Shakespeare (1564-1616) 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
'Daffodils'
 Discussion and Analysis of ‘Daffodils’ or ‘I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud’ (1807) by William Wordsworth (1770-1850) 
55 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
‘Home Thoughts, from Abroad’
 Discussion and Analysis of ‘Home Thoughts, from Abroad’ (1845) by Robert Browning (1812-1899) 
55 mins online live lesson

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Supply List
I will provide a detailed textbook for the course, including the poems, explanatory notes and written exercises. Other than that, you only need paper and a pen or pencil.
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Non-US Teaching Certificate in English/Language Arts
Doctoral Degree in English from University of Leeds
Master's Degree in English from University of Leeds
Bachelor's Degree in English from Manchester University
I have three university degrees in literature - that's why I get to call myself 'Doctor' Radice. I've also taught literature for more than thirteen years from grades six to twelve, all the way to advanced college preparation classes.

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for 10 classes
1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min

Completed by 39 learners
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Ages: 10-15
4-10 learners per class

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