We will examine a variety of summer-themed poems and learn more about various poetic techniques and devices, such as alliteration, assonance, consonance, personification, similes, metaphors, imagery, and descriptive word choices.  We will discuss the meaning and any application for each selected poem.  Additionally, we will practice putting many of the poetry techniques and devices observed into our own poetry writing.  Learners will be encouraged to share their writings and provide constructive feedback for one another.  

Each of the first three days of our week-long camp will involve reading, analyzing, and discussing as directed by the teacher, accounting for approximately 30 minutes of the class time.  The second half of the class (approximately 20 minutes) will involve writing and critiquing.  Day four of the camp will focus heavily upon production, wrapping up any unfinished poetry writing and sharing aloud with the class one of your finished poems.  

No prior poetry experience is needed for this class, but, if you have some, that would be a great platform from which to go to the next level.  Plus, your experience and interest can be of help in sharing and encouraging other learners in the class to be bold and creative in their writing.