Advanced Poetry: Expression & Technique

          Module 1: Introduction and Fundamentals of Poetry

Section 1: What is Poetry?
- Lesson 1: Defining Poetry
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1 Defining Poetry as an art form and a mode of expression.
- Lesson 2: The Role of Emotion
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2 Exploring how emotion influences poetic language.

Section 2: Elements of Poetic Language
- Lesson 1: Imagery and Symbolism Basics
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1 Introduction to creating images and using symbols in poetry.
- Lesson 2: Tone and Mood in Poetry
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2 Understanding how tone and mood shape a poem’s impact.

Section 3: Structure and Form Basics
- Lesson 1: Understanding Poetic Forms
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1 Overview of common poetic forms and their characteristics.
- Lesson 2: The Importance of Line and Stanza
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2 How line breaks and stanzas contribute to a poem’s rhythm and meaning.

Section 4: Historical Perspectives in Poetry
- Lesson 1: Key Moments in Poetry History
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1 A look at significant eras and movements that shaped poetry.
- Lesson 2: Influential Poets and Their Styles
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2 Introduction to major poets and the essence of their styles.

Section 5: Reading and Interpreting Poetry
- Lesson 1: Techniques for Close Reading
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1 Basic strategies to analyze and appreciate poetry.
- Lesson 2: Identifying Themes and Motifs
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2 Learning to spot recurring ideas and symbols in poems.

Module 2: Exploring Poetic Structures

Section 1: Types of Poetic Forms
- Lesson 1: Understanding Sonnets
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1 An introduction to the classic structure of sonnets.
- Lesson 2: Free Verse vs. Traditional Forms
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2 Comparing free verse with more structured poetic forms.

Section 2: Rhyme Schemes and Patterns
- Lesson 1: Common Rhyme Schemes
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1 Overview of traditional rhyme patterns in poetry.
- Lesson 2: Experimenting with Rhyme
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2 Hands-on exercises to create and modify rhyme schemes.

Section 3: Meter and Rhythm I
- Lesson 1: Basics of Meter
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1 Introduction to the concept of meter in poetry.
- Lesson 2: Recognizing Rhythm in Poetry
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2 Identifying rhythmic patterns within verses.

Section 4: Sound Devices in Poetry
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Sound Devices
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1 Exploring alliteration, assonance, and consonance.
- Lesson 2: Practical Use of Sound
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2 Exercises in applying sound techniques to enhance meaning.

Section 5: Form and Function
- Lesson 1: How Form Enhances Meaning
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1 Investigating the relationship between a poem's structure and its message.
- Lesson 2: Analyzing Poetic Structure
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2 Guided analysis of well-crafted poems to see structural effects.

Module 3: Rhythm, Sound, and Meter

Section 1: Fundamentals of Rhythm
- Lesson 1: Identifying Natural Rhythms in Language
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1 Discovering the inherent musicality in everyday language.
- Lesson 2: Creating a Rhythmic Flow in Poetry
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2 Techniques to intentionally craft rhythm in poetic lines.

Section 2: Meter Analysis
- Lesson 1: An Introduction to Iambic Meter
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1 Basics of iambic meter and its common usage.
- Lesson 2: Exploring Trochee and Anapest
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2 Comparative overview of alternative metrical feet in poetry.

Section 3: Sound in Poetry
- Lesson 1: The Role of Sound in Enhancing Meaning
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1 How sound devices can create layers of meaning.
- Lesson 2: Practical Exercises in Sound Repetition
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2 Applied practice to develop aural texture in verses.

Section 4: Combining Rhythm and Rhyme
- Lesson 1: Integrating Rhythm with Rhyme Schemes
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1 Exploring the interplay between rhythmic flow and rhyme.
- Lesson 2: Practice Through Rewriting Verses
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2 Hands-on revision exercises to reinforce rhythm and rhyme integration.

Section 5: Revisiting Poetic Structure
- Lesson 1: Analyzing Well-Known Poems for Meter
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1 In-depth look at meter in classic and contemporary poetry.
- Lesson 2: Group Discussion on Customized Rhythms
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2 Collaborative discussion to explore personal approaches to rhythm.

Module 4: Imagery, Symbolism, and Metaphor

Section 1: Basics of Imagery
- Lesson 1: Understanding Visual and Sensory Imagery
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1 Introduction to invoking the senses through words.
- Lesson 2: Creating Vivid Descriptions
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2 Techniques for painting clear pictures with language.

Section 2: Introduction to Metaphor
- Lesson 1: What is Metaphor in Poetry?
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1 Defining metaphors and their role in poetic expression.
- Lesson 2: Identifying Metaphors in Texts
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2 Practical exercises to spot and interpret metaphors.

Section 3: Symbolism in Poetry
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Symbols and Their Meanings
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1 How symbols function to represent ideas in poetry.
- Lesson 2: Using Symbols to Enhance Themes
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2 Strategies to integrate symbols effectively into writing.

Section 4: Combining Imagery and Metaphor
- Lesson 1: Merging Visual and Conceptual Ideas
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1 Creative methods for blending imagery with metaphorical language.
- Lesson 2: Exercises in Simile and Extended Metaphor
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2 Hands-on practice using simile and developing extended metaphors.

Section 5: Analyzing Poetic Imagery
- Lesson 1: Critical Analysis of Imagery in Classics
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1 Detailed examination of imagery in well-known poems.
- Lesson 2: Reflective Writing on Imagery
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2 Guided reflective writing exercises to internalize imagery creation.

Module 5: Crafting Personal Expression in Poetry

Section 1: Finding Your Voice
- Lesson 1: Establishing a Unique Poetic Style
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1 Techniques for discovering and refining your own writing style.
- Lesson 2: Exercises in Personal Expression
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2 Creative activities to unlock individual poetic voice.

Section 2: Emotive Language and Tone
- Lesson 1: Understanding Emotional Tone
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1 Exploring how to convey and manipulate tone to evoke emotion.
- Lesson 2: Crafting a Consistent Voice
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2 Developing techniques to maintain a cohesive poetic tone.

Section 3: Drafting and Revising
- Lesson 1: The Writing Process in Poetry
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1 Step-by-step guide to drafting original poems.
- Lesson 2: Strategies for Revising Poetry
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2 Practical tips and techniques for effective revision.

Section 4: Workshop and Peer Review
- Lesson 1: Sharing and Feedback Techniques
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1 Methods for presenting work and receiving constructive feedback.
- Lesson 2: Constructive Criticism in Poetry Workshops
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2 Learning to give and receive feedback to improve poetic craft.

Section 5: Final Project Preparation
- Lesson 1: Developing a Poetic Portfolio
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1 Guidance on compiling a representative collection of your work.
- Lesson 2: Preparing for Presentation and Recital
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2 Tips and practice for presenting your poetry confidently.