Writing Poetry for Children
Writing Poetry for Children
WRITING 762.5E
Learn how to write poetry for very young readers in this workshop for absolute beginners.
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What you can learn.
What you can learn.
Understand what elements make children fall in love with a poem
Write in response to in-class prompts that spark creativity
Encounter and experiment with different poetic forms
Learn how to listen to children’s poetry to understand how it works
About This Course
Poetry for children is having its moment. Its Golden Age, actually. Teachers, parents, and publishers are hungrier for poetry, not just during National Poetry Month, but all year. Poetry is woven into school curriculum—in science, math and more. So join the fun! In three hours of lecture, group participation, and individual writing time, you learn the basics of writing poetry for children, play with different forms, and learn to hear children's poetry with new ears.
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Learn from successful writers. Finish a novel. Complete a screenplay. Publish poetry. Write with purpose and impact.