Poetry Syllabus March 2011
Poetry Writing Workshop
Jane Belton
Syllabus March 2011
Monday 3/14
In Class: Introduction to course. Overview; defining poetry and course goals; discuss workshop process.
Assignment: 1) Finish reading and annotating the packet of poems. 2) Complete focused freewrite # 1: Please answer all of the following questions thoughtfully and thoroughly: What have been your experiences with reading and writing poetry? Consider your experiences both in and out of school, as well as a young child. What poets have you read? Are there poets/songwriters you love? Hate? Which ones and why? What aspects of reading or writing poetry interest you most? (2 pages, handwritten, or the equivalent typed). You will all share and turn this in on Thursday).
Tuesday 3/15 – No Class
Wednesday 3/16 – No Class (11th Grade Field Trip)
Thursday 3/17
In Class: Freewrite # 1 due. Share. Review procedures/policies and continue to define the term “poetry”. Discuss outside poetry text requirement and possibilities.
Assignment: 1) Read and annotate Linda Gregg’s “The Art of Finding.” Please bring this essay to class on Monday, April 4. 2) Find an outside poetry text and begin reading it over Spring Break.
Friday 3/18 – No Class