How to Teach Poetry: Lesson Plan 1 (Introduction)

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

To Be Heard Documentary

 

PRINTABLE WORKSHEET

How to Teach Poetry Teacher Lesson Plan 1