Intro to Poetry (5th-10th)

Teacher: Janet Merhoff

Description: Do you like the rhythm & structure of poems? In this class, we will study famous poems, classic poems, & learn to write our own. Each student will put together a portfolio that includes other artists’ poetry that they enjoy as well as poems that they will have authored themselves. We will also recite poetry as a class & discuss why good oration matters. Students will be encouraged to write at their own level so please join us whether you are already a poet or you’re a beginner.

Class Length: 16 weeks, year long

Homework: None

Prerequisites: none

Book: None

Supplies: Pencils, good eraser, erasable pens/markers, notebook

Fee: $20