Posts on Tuesdays (Grades 4-8)

Course Objective
The Poetry II Course offers students the opportunity to practice and refine poetry writing using a variety of themes and formats. Building on skills from the Introduction to Poetry class, learners will:

• • Explore and write poems in multiple forms, including couplets, quatrains, and more

  • Apply syllabication, end rhyme, and rhythm techniques effectively

  • Develop creativity and personal style in poetry

  • Expand knowledge of poetic structures and thematic expression

  • Gain confidence in producing polished, well-formed poetry

Course Description
This Poetry II course is designed for students who have completed the Introduction to Poetry class and want to deepen their poetic skills. Learners will engage in weekly lessons covering two new poetic forms, building on their knowledge of syllabication, rhyme, and structure.

Students will also practice:

• • Writing in couplets, quatrains, and other structured poetic forms

  • Applying end rhyme patterns, rhythm, and syllabication to create polished poems

  • Exploring a variety of themes and styles to enhance creativity

  • Analyzing poems to reinforce form and technique

  • Producing a portfolio of poetry that demonstrates growth and skill

By the end of Poetry II, students will have strengthened their poetic abilities, expanded their creative expression, and developed a confident approach to writing structured, thematic, and original poems.

Prerequisite: Introduction to Poetry