This is our catalog of courses. We will occasionally adjust the course listing to reflect the addition of new courses and the retirement of others.
An introduction to the craft of poetry writing, including examination of traditional English verse forms and free verse, and experimentation with rhetorical techniques. Though this is a writing-intensive class, students will also be immersed in the reading of poetry. Through their experiences in examining how poems work and putting their observations into practice, students will prepare themselves for the challenge of college by developing heightened sensitivity as close readers and a greater command of rhetoric in their own writing, whether poetry or prose.
Total classes: 14
Prerequisite: Introduction to Poetry or equivalent preferred but not required
Suggested grade level: 9th to 12th
Suggested credit: 1 full semester Poetry or Literature/ Creative Writing
Description
An introduction to the craft of poetry writing, including examination of traditional English verse forms and free verse, and experimentation with rhetorical techniques. Though this is a writing-intensive class, students will also be immersed in the reading of poetry. Through their experiences in examining how poems work and putting their observations into practice, students will prepare themselves for the challenge of college by developing heightened sensitivity as close readers and a greater command of rhetoric in their own writing, whether poetry or prose.
Materials
Course materials: Rhyme’s Reason, John Hollander. Click on the book title for ordering information.
