Poetry at a Glance (Age 13-17 years)
Multi-day class
In this 4 weeks course; students will learn the summary, theme and explanation of a certain set of poems.
New Teacher
Multi-day class
In this 4 weeks course; students will learn the summary, theme and explanation of a certain set of poems.
New Teacher
Mon, Oct 5 - Oct 30
Class Experience
This will be an interactive literature poetry class where we will discuss a new poem every day. I will gently guide the discussion on different topics such as poem and its development, themes, symbolism, genre types, literary devices, and others.
This will be a time for students to share their love of reading poetry. We will leave most time open for discussion and learn different elements around that discussion. I have found that readers love to share what they are reading with others and why they love it. This class will give that opportunity to students who love to read. I will also use slides in my classroom presentations.
Please make sure that students have copies of the poems in their possession as we read and discuss each poem.
List of Poems to be discussed in the class:
(i) The Heart of the Tree - Henry Cuyler
ii) The Cold Within-James Patrick Kinney
iii) The Bangle Sellers-Sarojini Naidu
iv) After Blenheim - Robert Southey
(v) Television - Roald Dahl
vi) Daffodils - William Wordsworth
vii) I know why the Caged Bird Sings - Maya Angelou
viii) The Patriot - Robert Browning
ix) Abou Ben Adhem - Leigh Hunt
(x) Nine Gold Medals – David Roth
These poems are also a part of the school curriculum hence this class will also help the learners ace good grades in this subject.
Shaily Chopra
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