English Language Arts: Poetry Appreciation for Teens - Make Learning Poems Fun!

Learners will deepen their understanding and appreciation of the beauty and power of poetry through the exploration of timeless poetic works.

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**If the class times listed do not fit your schedule, please email me with 2-3 specific times in the Eastern time zone that you are available. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule and find a class time that works for you.**
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Week of July 8 - Percy Bysshe Shelley
Week of July 15 - Emily Brontë 
Week of July 22 - Elizabeth Barrett Browning
Week of July 29 - Dylan Thomas 

Week of August 5 - Octavio Paz
Week of August 12 - Seamus Heaney 
Week of August 19 - Federico García Lorca 
Week of August 26 - Allen Ginsberg

Week of September 2 - OFF
Week of September 9 - Carl Sandburg 
Week of September 16 - Edna St. Vincent Millay 
Week of September 23 - Robert Burns
Week of September 30 - Audre Lorde 

Week of October 7 - No class for Friday section (Thursday classes will still meet) Brian Turner
Week of October 14 - Gwendolyn Brooks 
Week of October 21 - Louise Glück
Week of October 28 - No class for Thursday section (Friday classes will still meet) Alexander Pushkin

Week of November 4 - Wisława Szymborska 
Week of November 11 - Li Bai
Week of November 18 - Matsuo Bashō 
Week of November 25 (Mon/Tues classes will meet) Thursday/Friday classes will have off - Rabindranath Tagore 

Week of December 2 - Khalil Gibran 
Week of December 9 - Omar Khayyam
Week of December 16 - Saadi Shirazi
Week of December 23 - OFF
Week of December 30 - OFF

Week of January 6 - Anna Akhmatova
Week of January 13 - Paul Laurence Dunbar
Week of January 20 - William Carlos Williams 
Week of January 27 - Ghalib 

Week of February 3 - Marina Tsvetaeva
Week of February 10 - Derek Walcott 
Week of February 17 - Patricia Smith
Week of February 24 - T.S. Eliot  

Week of March 3 - John Keats 
Week of March 10 - Lord Byron
Week of March 17 - OFF
Week of March 24 - W.B. Yeats
Week of March 31 - Lucille Clifton 

Week of April 7 - Kay Ryan
Week of April 14 (week day classes will meet, Sat/Sun classes off) - Naomi Shihab Nye
Week of April 21 - James Wright 
Week of April 28 - Jean Valentine

Week of May 5 - Ross Gay
Week of May 12 - Brigit Pegeen Kelly
Week of May 19 - Tracy K. Smith
Week of May 26 - Mark Doty

Week of June 2 - Robert Burns
Week of June 9 - Audre Lorde
Week of June 16 - Nikki Giovanni 
Week of June 23 - Frank O’Hara
Week of June 30 - Thomas Hardy
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CLASS ENVIRONMENT

Our classrooms are guided by a Socratic teaching approach, fostering critical thinking and encouraging open dialogue among learners. By facilitating engaging discussions and posing thought-provoking questions, students are able to explore topics more deeply and gain a comprehensive understanding of the material. 

Our class size does not exceed 5 learners. This allows for more personalized attention from the educator, ensuring that each learner's individual needs and learning styles are met. With a smaller group size, there is also more opportunity for discussion and collaboration among classmates, creating a supportive and engaging learning environment. Additionally, students may feel more comfortable and confident participating in discussions and activities in a smaller group setting.

We incorporate a mix of traditional methods such as videos and limited PowerPoint presentations to accommodate various learning styles as well. 

In addition, we gamify our lessons, as much as possible, to make learning fun and interactive for students. By adding elements of games and competition, we are able to keep learners engaged and motivated to participate in their education.

We also incorporate hands-on projects, wherever possible, to provide students with real-world application of their learning. Through these projects, students are able to apply their knowledge in practical ways and further enhance their understanding of the subject matter.

By designing this type of diverse classroom environment, utilizing multiple teaching methods, we effectively address the diverse learning styles of our learners.

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IMPORTANT DATES

Please note we value mental health and want to prevent teacher burnout. With that said, we do take company wide breaks where there will not be any classes taught nor will we be answering emails. 

Please expect a delay in responses the following dates: 

2024:

August 19-August 25 (Summer Break)
November 27-29 (Thanksgiving Break)
December 23 - December 31 (Winter Break)

2025

January 1 - Jan 5 (Winter Break)
March 17 - March 23 (Spring Break)
April 19 - April 20 (Easter Break)
August 25-31st (Summer Break)

If you are enrolled, you will not be charged!

We will be returning all emails the day or two after we return. 

In addition, teachers may need time off outside of these breaks as emergencies do happen. We always try our best to give ample notice when we can. You will never be charged for a day that we cancel classes.

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CLASS POLICIES

Refund Policy:

We strictly adhere to Outschool's refund/reschedule policy for all of our classes. This means that once a class has been paid for, there will be no deviation from Outschool's guidelines. We do not offer refunds or rescheduling outside of what Outschool allows. 

Camera Policy:

All students are required to keep their camera turned on during the entire class. The only exception is those that have been verified by Outschool and have the verification badge.  

Contact info:

In compliance with Outschool's policies, we do not accept friend or contact requests from current or former families on any social networking site (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). We also do not provide or ask for any personal information such as email address or phone numbers.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these policies.