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Unlocking the Poet Within: A Creative Poetry Journey


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Unlocking the Poet Within: A Creative Poetry Journey

Short Summary

In this self-paced course, learners will explore 10 different poetry forms and dive into the works of two specific poets. Whether you are new to poetry or looking to deepen your understanding, this class is perfect for you!

Class Information

$16.67
12
45
$200.00
From Ages 12 to 18

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Description

This live, weekly course will help learners build a foundation in reading, listening to, and writing poetry, while also developing strong writing skills. The aim of the course is for learners to appreciate poetry and feel comfortable writing their own poems.

 Course Schedule

  • Week 1: "I Am From" poems (including video recording to share)

  • Week 2: Haikus and Grocery Store Ad Poems

  • Week 3: Found Poems and Blackout Poetry

  • Week 4: Langston Hughes author study

  • Week 5: Five Senses Poems and Riddle Poems

  • Week 6: Two-Sided Poems

  • Week 7: "Never Have I" and Chance Poems (including Roll-the-Dice activity)

  • Week 8: Pop Music and Classical Poetry

  • Week 9: Odes and Pantoums

  • Week 10: Collaborative Poems

  • Week 11: Sonnets

  • Week 12: Robert Frost author study

Each week, learners will receive poem templates for the specific form they are working on, along with guided teacher instruction.  

No Prior Knowledge Required!

Whether learners are familiar with the poem forms listed above or not, this is the perfect time for them to delve deeper into their writing, be creative without fear of judgment, and create meaningful poems. No prior knowledge or poem-writing experience is necessary. I have specifically chosen poem forms that are easy for students to complete and are fun and engaging.



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