Monday, September 23, 2013

Poetry: Module 1

This afternoon, please log on to eLearning and begin MODULE ONE.

Additionally, spend some time today reading the article by poet Mary Oliver on Line, Common Forms, and Verse that is Free.

As you read, please take notes on key concepts in these chapters. You should know the terms rhythm, meter, scansion, stanza, stanza forms, open and closed forms, and free verse.

HOMEWORK: Please complete reading the chapter handout by Friday. Work on the module lessons for module one. Module 0 is past due. Complete any of these assignments as well, if you haven't yet done so.

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About this course!

This course stresses understanding the characteristics & techniques in the literary genres of fiction, poetry, and dramatic writing. This course will continue to build on students’ reading and writing skills begun in previous creative writing classes. Readings and discussions of works by major writers in the field will be examined as inspiration and models of fine writing. This educational blog is designed for the use of the students at the School of the Arts in Rochester, NY.