📝Let's become better writers!📝 
In this 8-week poetry writing class, we will learn all about poetry and how to write it while catering to each learner's interests (Be You!). I have taught these lessons both in the classroom for several years as well as on Outschool and have seen amazing masterpieces created. Now it's time to see what your learner can create! 

Each week, learners will be introduced to or review poetry terms to help them with that week's assignments. We will focus on figurative language, poetry analysis, and types of poems. Lessons will be given via Google slide presentation and include continual class participation. They will be given examples to help them craft their poem for that lesson. Learners will have some time at the end of each class to start on their assignment; however, it is recommended for learners to create their poems outside of class in a focused environment. Writing assignments will be completed on a personal Google slide link the learner will receive before the course begins that the learner will type on or can print out to handwrite. They will need to complete the assignment before the next class and will receive written feedback on the assignment at the end of the following class. 

🟡Week 1: Similes & Acrostics 
Learners will be introduced to poetry terms and learn about similes. Learners will analyze a poem for inspiration as well as application of what was learned. Learners will learn about Acrostic poems and how to write them, then write their own based on the given topic.

🟢Week 2: Metaphors & Haikus 
Learners will learn about metaphors. Learners will analyze a poem for inspiration as well as application of what was learned. Learners will learn about Haiku poems and how to write them, then write their own based on the given topic while the teacher offers individual feedback on the previous week's poem.

🔵Week 3: Hyperboles & Limericks
Learners will learn about hyperbole. Learners will analyze a poem for inspiration as well as application of what was learned. Learners will learn about Limerick poems and how to write them, then write their own based on the given topic while the teacher offers individual feedback on the previous week's poem.

🟠Week 4: Onomatopoeias & Cinquains 
Learners will learn about onomatopoeias. Learners will analyze a poem for inspiration as well as application of what was learned. Learners will learn about Cinquain poems and how to write them, then write their own based on the given topic while the teacher offers individual feedback on the previous week's poem.

🟣Week 5: Personification & Concrete 
Learners will learn about personification. Learners will analyze a poem for inspiration as well as application of what was learned. Learners will learn about Concrete poems and how to write them, then write their own based on the given topic while the teacher offers individual feedback on the previous week's poem.

🔴Week 6: Alliteration & Diamantes 
Learners will learn about alliteration. Learners will analyze a poem for inspiration as well as application of what was learned. Learners will learn about Diamante poems and how to write them, then write their own based on the given topic while the teacher offers individual feedback on the previous week's poem.

⚫️Week 7: Sensory Details & Sensory Poem
Learners will learn about sensory details and imagery. Learners will analyze a poem for inspiration as well as application of what was learned. Learners will learn about sensory poems and how to write them, then write their own including all other figurative language devices learned based on the given topic while the teacher offers individual feedback on the previous week's poem.

🟤Week 8: Presentation 
Learners will be shown how to create a digital book to compile their poems. They will work on a Book of Poems using a book creator program that will be viewable to their peers who have also taken the class. These books can be printed as hard copies if desired. Learners will share their favorite poem they wrote with the class.

"Be You and Become a Better Writer" classes are designed to help students improve their writing and express their individuality with the support and guidance of a K-12 certified English teacher.  

Looking forward to helping you "BE YOU and BECOME A BETTER WRITER!"

Available as a 5-lesson SELF-PACED class: https://outschool.com/classes/be-you-and-become-a-better-writer-poetry-writing-flex-class-w62txOhS