This is Who I Am: Using Selfies and Poetry to Explore Identity
In this one-time class, students will use paired writing and photography prompts to explore who they are in the world!
Angie Ebba - Writing, Art, Study Skills
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(68)
What's included
1 live meeting
1 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursHomework
Students will be given writing and photography prompts to continue working with after class.Class Experience
In this age of social media, people often have their phones out snapping photos of themselves and documenting their daily lives through pictures. How often, though, do we stop to really look at these digital stories and explore what they mean to us? In this one-time class, students will use a series of paired photography ('selfie') and writing prompts to explore their identities. Students will investigate the ways they view themselves, and how they present themselves to others.
We will read poetry together, work on individual and collaborative writing based on photos, and have discussions about the thoughts and questions the readings and creative activities bring up. By the end of class students will have several pieces of writing and photography completed, and will have prompts to continue their work outside of class.Other Details
Parental Guidance
Poetry, and creative writing in general, covers a wide variety of topics, sometimes going into heavier subject matters. Students may be exposed to a variety of viewpoints and ideas through the writings of their peers in this class.
Supply List
Students will be given a handout of creative prompts and readings prior to class. Students will need to come to class prepared with paper and pen or pencil for writing, as well as a camera or phone they can take photos with.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined March, 2020
4.8
68reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have been teaching poetry and other forms of writing for nearly twenty years to a wide variety of students. This course is one that students really enjoy, as not only do they grow their writing and artistic abilities, but they also learn a lot about themselves. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
80 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
3-12 learners per class
