Course: How to Teach Poetry
Lecture 1: Introduction (1 of 15)
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Meet PowerPoetry.org’s founder Roland Legiardi-Laura as he introduces the world's first and largest digital, online poetry community for youth.
- Learn how to combine digital communication with literacy and in-class learning.
- Discover the benefits of combining traditional teaching techniques with digital resources. Learn new resources which will help improve student literacy and drive for social activism.
- Learn the benefits of an online extension of a physical classroom
- Create a successful poetry classroom.
- Teach poetry using digital platforms
TEACHER DO NOW
- Ask yourself, “What are the possible benefits of combining traditional teaching techniques with digital resources?”
ACTIVITY (For Lesson 1, Teacher use only)
- Complete Udemy course How to Teach Poetry
- Watch documentary “To Be Heard”
- Sign up for PowerPoetry.org
- Create Classroom Group (this is where students will post their poetry homework/assignments)
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL
PRINTABLE WORKSHEET
How to Teach Poetry Teacher Lesson Plan 1