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Unlocking the Poet Within: A Creative Poetry Journey (Semester)
Class experience
US Grade 8 - 11
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum
🌟Limited Time Offer for Brand-New Families to Outschool until the end of June 2024🌟 💲Use PROMO Code DAYSHAM2020 to save $20 off this class💲 In this 12-week course, students will learn how to write ten different poetry forms in addition to studying the works of Langston Hughes and Robert Frost. Week 1- I Am From poems Week 2- Haikus Week 3- Found Poems/Blackout Poetry Week 4- Langston Hughes author study Week 5- 5 Senses Poems and Riddle Poems Week 6- Two-Sided Poems Week 7- Never Have...
12 lessons//12 Weeks
Week 1Lesson 1“I Am” and “Where I am From” PoemsIn this lesson, learners will explore personal identity and roots through “I Am” and “Where I Am From” poems, encouraging reflection and self-expression.Week 2Lesson 2Haikus and Grocery Store Ad PoemsThis lesson covers the art of Haikus and transforms everyday grocery store ads into poetic expressions, demonstrating the power of brevity and creativity.Week 3Lesson 3Found Poems and Blackout PoetryIn this lesson, participants will create Found Poems and Blackout Poetry, learning to craft new poetic meanings from existing texts by selectively redacting words.Week 4Lesson 4Langston Hughes Author StudyThis lesson delves into the life and works of Langston Hughes, highlighting his significant contributions to literature and the Harlem Renaissance.Week 5Lesson 5Five Senses Poems and Riddle PoemsIn this lesson, learners will engage with the sensory world through Five Senses Poems and challenge their wit with Riddle Poems, engaging the reader's senses and humor.Week 6Lesson 6Two-Sided PoemsThis lesson introduces Two-Sided Poems, where learners learn to write verses with the unique feature of offering different interpretations and perspectives from two people, objects, or whatever they choose.Week 7Lesson 7Never Have I and Chance PoemsIn this lesson, learners will dive into the imaginative Never Have I and Chance Poems, using a roll-the-dice activity to integrate elements into their writing.Week 8Lesson 8Pop Music and Classical PoetryThis lesson offers a comparison between Pop Music and Classical Poetry, analyzing the poetic qualities of song lyrics and their classical counterparts.Week 9Lesson 9Odes and PantoumsIn this lesson, learners will master the structure and themes of Odes and Pantoums, focusing on celebratory tones and intricate patterns of repetition.Week 10Lesson 10Collaborative PoemsThis lesson fosters creative collaboration as learners come together to craft Collaborative Poems, merging individual perspectives into collective works.Week 11Lesson 11SonnetsIn this lesson, the focus is on Sonnets, immersing learners in the exploration of its structured form, rhythm, and thematic depth.Week 12Lesson 12Robert Frost Author StudyThis lesson concludes with a comprehensive study of Robert Frost, examining his contributions to poetry through his life, themes, and the deceptive simplicity of his work.
- Students will write poems based on the specific poem form taught each week and learn about famous poets.
Homework Offered
Students will work on their poems in class, but some out of class time may be required if the poems aren’t finished.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Students will be assessed informally by the teacher and given verbal and written feedback as well as receive feedback from their peers in class.Grades Offered
Students will be provided poem templates before each class. It will be helpful for learners to have a magazine that can be cut up, scissors, glue, paper, and writing utensil, too!
Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education
NorthDakota Teaching Certificate - English/Language Arts
Hello, and welcome to my profile! My goal is to guide learners through the enriching world of writing, the practicality of important adulting life skills, and the everyday relevance of consumer math and personal finance. Setting learners up for...
Group Class
$200
for 12 classes1x per week, 12 weeks
45 min
Completed by 9 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-17
3-10 learners per class