PHILOSOPHY.
The purpose of Poetry Study is to develop a love of beautiful language and meaningful thoughts for reflections and character. Poetry is a large part of Charlotte’s curriculum. She often talks about the moral lessons and satisfying qualities of poetry for students.
Charlotte speaks, in general, of knowing our poets, but necessarily with the specific purpose of studying a particular poet intentionally throughout a term. The purpose is to get the beauty of poetry to your students.
Read Poetry Quotes to help you know what you are aiming for.
METHOD.
Depending on your time, energy and abilities, you have choices. See this post for an explanation on your choices.
Keep it Simple.
__1. See this post.
Foundation.
Instructions. Teacher Prep.
__1. Computer search – the ‘most famous poets everyone should know’.
__2.  Computer search – ‘most famous poems of’ your chosen poet, appropriate for students.
__3. Â Choose 12 poems from this author . We do 1 poem a week as a specific Poet Study Lesson in Together Time.
Spread.
Other options and ideas to further dig into the details of your poet or poetry.
__1. Give a short bit of biographical information on the author at the beginning of the term.
__2. Find a Living Book on the poet and read it either aloud or assign it to your student.
__3. Do a computer search for the best poems on a particular subject matter or topic.
__4. Write some of your own poetry in the style or subject matter of the poet or themed poetry.
__5. Have older students write in poetry form as an answer in an exam.
