Write Like Taylor Swift
Use the poetic genius of Taylor Swift's master pen to turn boring pages into magic using rhetoric and literary devices and figurative language.
Big Brain Academy
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4.8
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What's included
6 pre-recorded lessons
6 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentAssessment
Teacher will provide anecdotal feedback. Letter grades can be provided upon request.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
In this class students will take a deep dive into many literary devices, like the ones Taylor Swift uses, with poetic magic, in her songs. Students in this class will: ~learn the literary devices listed below ~view examples of each one in multiple Taylor Swift Songs ~find (and share) examples of the figurative language in popular music ~practice using their new writing skills on songs, poems, short stories, or essays ~share writing with classmates and receive feedback Class Experience: 1. Watch an interactive instructive video discussing the 4-5 literary devices of that week. These videos use lyrics to Taylor Swift songs, other popular music, and well-known poetry and works of writing to showcase the way writers use these devices. 2. Examine provided lyrics to find examples of the literary devices. 3. Explore favorite artists and writers to identify other uses of the literary devices discussed. Share these with the class and view the discoveries of other students. 4. Use the various literary devices in personal writing--songs, poetry, essays, fiction. Share writing with the class and give and get feedback. This class does not build on each other with the exception of the last week. Week 1: The Basics Simile Metaphor Extended Metaphor Personification Imagery Week 2: Playing With Sound Alliteration Consonance Assonance Euphony Parallelism Week 3: Playing With Feelings Nostalgia Symbolism Synecdoche Hyperbole Oxymoron Irony Week 4: Repeat Yourself Repetition Polysyndeton Anaphora Adnomination Epizeuxis Week 5: Level Up Antanaclasis Zeugma Chiasmus Litotes Week 6: Mini-Keystone Project Choose one of the following for a keystone project using the terms discussed **Write a literary analysis of a song **Write a song/poem/other piece using the above terms **Create an instructional video/slide show **Student-created ideas welcomed! ***Parents: Taylor Swift is a Pop artist. Because of this, some of her music uses themes or words that can be inappropriate for a certain age. Please familiarize yourself with her music and feel free to reach out with any questions. Here is a link to help you: https://www.azlyrics.com/t/taylorswift.html **** In this class we use: Google Slides Edpuzzle Flipgrid
Syllabus
6 Lessons
over 6 WeeksLesson 1:
The Basics
Learn about: Simile • Metaphor • Extended Metaphor • Personification • Imagery Lesson 2:
Playing With Sound
Learn about: Alliteration • Consonance • Assonance • Euphony • Parallelism Lesson 3:
Playing With Feelings
Learn about: Nostalgia • Symbolism • Synecdoche • Hyperbole • Oxymoron • Irony Lesson 4:
Playing With Repetition
Learn about: Polysyndeton • Anaphora • Adnomination • Epizeuxis Other Details
Parental Guidance
Taylor Swift is a Pop artist. Because of this, some of her music uses themes or words that can be inappropriate for a certain age. Please familiarize yourself with her music and feel free to reach out with any questions. Here is a link to help you: https://www.azlyrics.com/t/taylorswift.html
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
https://www.azlyrics.com/t/taylorswift.html
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
We are so excited to share with our students the things we are passionate about. Our classes include:
*social studies
*math concepts
*language arts
*project based instruction
*unique history and biographies
*circle times
*civics
TEACHERS:
Kristina Rinard (Owner)
I was an elementary school teacher for 8 years and a vice principal for 5 (I promise I won't give you my principal look). Since then, I get to share my love for education with preservice teachers as an adjunct professor at the university level. Teaching Certificates include Elementary Education, Cross-Categorical Special Education, Social Studies, Language Arts, and Google Certified Level 1. My degrees include a Bachelors in Elementary Education/Special Education from Northwest Missouri State, a Masters in Teaching from Webster University, and a Specialist Degree in School Administration from Northwest Missouri State.
Mike Rinard (Civics)
Erin Rynard (Classes for ages 3-8)
Reagan Burgess (Cheerleading)
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY:
We believe that students learn through personal action. Though we frequently use standards to guide instruction, we work to make our classrooms student-centered. Our classes often feature games and investigative activities.
Students of all backgrounds and learning abilities are welcome in our classrooms. If there is an accommodation you'd like us to make for your child, please reach out. Our classrooms are safe spaces.
INFORMATION:
We'd be happy to set up a private section for homeschool pods or groups of students wanting to create a consistent experience together. Just shoot us a message and we will work something out!Reviews
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