Class Title: “POETRY: EXPLORING CREATIVE LANGUAGE”

Objectives: Students understand the basic components of poetry writing, applying experimental perspectives to varying forms of poetry, gaining an understanding of creative and compelling language. 

Learning Outcomes: Understand how to apply inspiration to poetry, utilize vivid language and imagery, and experiment with form using innovative strategies.

Class Timeline: 45 mins. per lesson (20 mins. for instruction, 20 mins. for discussion & debate, 5 mins. for homework review & Q/A).

Detailed Lesson Plan:   

Part 1: Lyric Poetry (1 month)
Week 1a: Lyric Poetry – What is it?
Week 1b: Read and Reflect – T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, Emily Dickinson
Week 2a: Meter – How to use it
Week 2b: Lines and Stanzas – How to structure your lines and stanzas
Week 3a: Language – How to use imagery
Week 3b: Emotions – How to incorporate emotions into your poetry
Week 4a: Capstone Project – Create your own lyric poem from scratch
Week 4b: Evaluation and Feedback 

Part 2: Narrative Poetry (1 month)
Week 5a: Narrative Poetry – What is it?
Week 5b: Read and Reflect – Edgard Allen Poe, Pablo Neruda, Claudia Rankine
Week 6a: Story and Setting – How to create your own story and setting
Week 6b: Conflict – How to identify a conflict
Week 7a: Figurative Language – Add similes and metaphors to your poetry
Week 7b: Experiences – How to incorporate experiences (or expertise) into your poetry
Week 8a: Capstone Project – Create your own narrative poem from scratch
Week 8b: Evaluation and Feedback

Part 3: Free Verse Poetry (1 month)
Week 9a: Free Verse Poetry – What is it?
Week 9b: Read and Reflect – Bob Dylan, E.E. Cummings, Li-Young Lee
Week 10a: Tone – How to master a poetic tone
Week 10b: Rhythm – How to apply rhythm in poetry
Week 11a: Innovative – How to utilize innovative techniques in poetry
Week 11b: Insights – How to include insights in your poetry
Week 12a: Capstone Project – Create your own free verse poem from scratch
Week 12b: Evaluation and Feedback