This is unlike any other poetry-based curriculum you have ever seen.
Not only will your students learn about classic poetry and how to write it, but they will also get to explore science, music, geography, math, art, zoology, crafts, and more. This comes with a 200 page PDF file with EVERYTHING you need. 
 
How is it different than the Tea With A Poet Units?
This curriculum spells everything out for you, step-by-step and is perfect for those who like to have all the planning done for them. Complete with supply lists, lesson plans, additional printables, and structions for every thing you need to prepare for your lessons. Even though this is created with running a full co-op class, it will also work wonderfuly at home with a family.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
This includes a link to a course introduction to give you tips and ideas on how to use the curriculum. As well as a video explaining the 7 poetry terms you will be using in class so you can feel confident teaching.
Each month provides you with a list of items to print and supplies needed. 
Each week, there is a step-by-step plan for each class, making class prep a sinch..
Each lesson has additional links to help you prepare for class so you don't have to search the internet for additional materials.
Each week's featured poem has a discussion guide, making it easy for anyone to lead a discussion with the students.
All posible printables are providing leaving no extra planning needed
This cource was made to make is simple for anyone to not only give their children exposure to the arts but also explore a wide bredth of topics that will excite the students. 
 
Below you will find all of the subjects and topics included in this semester's curriculum
 
EDUCATIONAL TOPIC: Poetic Devices, Critical thinking, Creative Writing, World Geography, Ancient Literature, Music, Art, Creativity, Echolocation, Zoology (bats), Cooking (if you cook with the class), Penmanship, Measurement, Basic algebra, Conversion (feet to inches), Research Project, Note Taking, Gratitude, Oxygen & Carbon Dioxide, Painting, Winter Solstice, Astronomy (moon), Gift Making.
Poets Learned About: Emily Dickinson, Robert Frost, Walter De La Mare, Robert Louis Stevenson, Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Poetry Concepts: Traditional Rhyme, Slant Rhyme, Blackout Poetry, Shape Poetry, Imagery
Music Explored: Disco-Earth, Wind, and Fire, Classical-Johann Strauss II & Claude Debussy, Jazz-Scott Joplin
Artists Experienced: Pierre-Auguste Renoir-Impressionism, Brian Lies-Book illustration, Gustav Klimt-Art Nouveau, Norman Rockwell-Hyper-realistic
Each month includes
Weekly easy step-by-step class plan
a Poet's Letter
poet's card
recipe card
poetry discussion
poetry writing
hands-on activity
copywork page
art project
music listening activity
all needed printables
links to age-appropriate enrichment
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