Poetry - Discover Famous Poets & Styles in American and English Literature
Dive into poetry! Explore poets like Shakespeare & Sandburg, master rhyme & free verse, and craft acrostics, sonnets, & more. Unleash creativity weekly through engaging discussions. A perfect supplement to any English course!
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What's included
4 live meetings
3 in-class hoursMastery Evaluation
1 hour per week. Students will fill out handouts related to class material. Students will work on writing poems using the poetic devices we learn about in class.Progress Report
A progress report on the student's work in class can be made available upon request.Class Experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Unlock the World of Poetry: A Four-Week Class for Middle Schoolers Join us for an engaging four-week journey into the world of poetry! In this class, students will explore the works of famous poets and discover essential poetic devices. What to Expect: Interactive Learning: Enjoy lectures and Google Slides presentations, participate in small group discussions, and collaborate on writing poems together. Featured Poets: Dive into the lives and works of renowned poets, including: William Shakespeare Carl Sandburg William Wordsworth George Herbert Poetic Concepts Covered: Rhyme Scheme Sonnets Iambic Pentameter Poetic Structure Couplet, Triplet, Quatrain, Cinquain This class is perfect for middle school students eager to enhance their understanding of poetry and unleash their creativity. Sign up now to explore the beauty of words and rhythm!
Learning Goals
Students will become familiar with famous poets from American and English literature. They will learn vocabulary related to writing poetry and common poetic devices. Students will write short poems to share with the class.
Syllabus
4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
William Wordsworth and Rhyme Scheme
1. Biographical Information on William Wordsworth
2. Style of Wordsworth's poetry
3. Rhyme Scheme - what is it? How to identify a rhyme scheme?
4. Studying the poems of Wordsworth: Daffodils, I Wandered as Lonely as a Cloud 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Carl Sandburg and Rhythm and Meter
1. Biographical Information on Carl Sandburg
2. Style of Sandburg's Poetry
3. Rhythm and Meter
4. Couplet, Triplet, Quatrain, Quintain, Cinquain 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
George Herbert and Concrete Shape Poetry
1. Biographical Information on George Herbert
2. Style of Herbert's Poetry
3. Concrete Shape Poetry
4. Diamante, Acrostic Poems 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
William Shakespeare and Sonnets
1. Biographical Information on William Shakespeare
2. Style of Shakespeare's Poetry
3. Sonnets - Shakespearean vs. Petrarchan
4. Rules of sonnets 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
Handouts will be provided prior to the first session for students to fill out during class time. Students should come to class with the handouts, paper, and pencil.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined November, 2024
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in History from University of California, Davis
I have taught literature to students for over 12 years. I have my degree in history and English and have taught poetry, literature, and classic books to many different classes and in one-on-one tutoring. Reviews
Live Group Course
$15
weekly1x per week, 4 weeks
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class
