Poetry A

Helps students learn about different types of poetry and practice writing their own poems. Starts the first Monday of every month. Space is limited. For grades 6-12.

$125.00

Helps students learn about different types of poetry and practice writing their own poems. Each week, students will write four poems with a focus on word choice, sound quality, and structure. Poems are eligible to be entered into several contests. Starts the first Monday of every month.

Details

Requirements

Sample Syllabus

Time Expectation:

Classes have weekly assignments. All assignments will be due midnight Friday EST each week. Assignments are intended to take approximately 2-3 hours per week.

Class Objectives:

Write in various styles of poetic structure
Understand the importance of sound quality and how it functions in poetry
Evaluate word choice and structure choices in poetry
Revise poetry and understand best practices in revision

Class Features:

Students will have the opportunity to submit their work to a writing contest as part of the class
Students will have weekly contact with a coach who evaluates mastery and skills. Coaches also available via email all week long.
An online classroom will teach students time management and appropriate cyber behavior in a controlled environment.

All materials will be provided in the class.

Week 1: Structure: Lines & Stanzas Week 2: Sound Quality Week 3: Word Choice Week 4: Imagery