Understanding How to Analyze Poetry
In this 6 week class, we will learn how to analyze a poem using proper literary techniques.
Patricia Rippe
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(4)
What's included
6 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
Have you ever wondered how to properly analyze a poem? Each week we will take a look at a short poem then write an analysis of the poem. The first class will consist of a lecture that breaks down how to analyze poetry with myself writing an analysis live. Then, I will assign a poem each week that the learners will have to analyze. Then, in the following classes, the students will read their own analysis and we will end with myself giving my own analysis. This will be a decent amount of work outside of class in which the learners will not only have to read the poem but do some research. Looking at the author's life, the time in which the poem was read, and what other scholars have said about the poems. The homework will be explained in full once the posts are made for the homework. Schedule Week 1: Lecture on how to analyze poetry, live analysis. Homework: Read "Snow" by David Berman, read the information provided on David Berman and the time which the poem was written in the classroom page, write an analysis for the poem (500-750 words) Week 2: Go over the analyses of "Snow". Talk about what makes a good analysis of a poem. Homework: Read "Mother to Son" by Langston Hughs, Read about Langston Hughs and the time in which the poem was written, write an analysis for the poem (500-750 words) (this schedule will continue for the duration of the 6 week class)
Learning Goals
The learners will be able to write a college level poetry analysis.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
I will try to keep the poems appropriate for the age group but it would be okay if the parents wanted to look over content. I would be happy to accommodate if more than one parent felt as if the content was too advanced for their child.
Supply List
A journal or app in which the learners will write their analyses.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
I will provide all the reading materials via the classroom page. Each learner will need either a notebook or writing app in which they can type out there analysis. They will turn in their analysis to me via messaging the day before class or up to an hour beforehand.
Joined July, 2020
5.0
4reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I studied literature and creative writing for four years. I have taught some poetry classes for children between the ages of 8-18 and some classes for adults. Reviews
Live Group Class
$12
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
60 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 14-16
3-6 learners per class
