Students will have the opportunity to learn the following:
 - What the characteristics of sonnets and ballads are
 - How to write sonnets and ballads
 - What the characteristics of cinquain and haiku are
 - How to write cinquain and haiku poetry
 - What the characteristics of free verse and epic poems are
 - How to write free verse and epic poetry
Students will also have an opportunity to increase their reading and writing skills, share their writing with others, and become more confident in their own ability to write. Students will learn that poetry is a fun form of creative expression.

I love working with kids! I have 13 years of teaching experience, and I have taught in both traditional school settings and as a homeschool parent. I am passionate about helping kids at all levels of their reading and writing journey. It's so exciting when I see a student gain confidence as a reader/writer or when I can help a young aspiring writer achieve their dreams.

My writing experience includes writing copy for marketing materials, ghost writing for corporate executives, technical writing, writing newspaper articles, and writing instructions for digital technology applications. Managing a corporate internal newsletter was one of my favorite projects. I created the newsletter design, interviewed and wrote articles about team members, and managed the editing and submission process for all the contributors. As a hobby, I love to write short stories, poetry, and songs. I can't imagine my life without writing.

My education includes a BA in Communications and a Master of Science in Technical and Professional Communication (MSTPC). Because I have completed 2 years of my BA and all of my MS classes online, I am skilled with the various aspects of online learning. I love using what I have learned to help kids become better at reading and writing.

Homework Offered
We will have some worksheets to complete together in class, but if a student needs extra time to finish a worksheet, it can be completed for homework. Once a week, there will be a writing assignment that is due on the last day of class for that week. Clear instructions will be given for both the worksheets and the writing assignments, so students should be able to complete their worksheets and writing assignments independently. I also send an email reminder after each class so parents and students know exactly what homework is due, when it is due, and any specific details about it.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Feedback will be offered on a weekly basis as students turn in homework. A written assessment will be sent to students after the completion of the course. The assessment will include what students did well in relation to course goals and suggestions for improvement and growth.
Grades Offered