What do you do when you encounter a poem for the first time?

How can the process of writing poetry help you to enjoy and understand the written word in new ways?

On this course, you’ll explore strategies for close reading and creative writing using a poem called ‘Patagonia’ by Kate Clanchy as a case study.

You’ll explore the techniques that poets use and consider their impact on you as a reader.

By the end of the course, you’ll be inspired to read poetry in different ways, express yourself more effectively and you’ll have created an original poem of your own.

What topics will you cover?

Week 1 – Unseen Poetry

• Ways to read and analyse poetry
• Introduction to the poem, Patagonia
• Feelings: Exploring different feelings towards text
• Patterns: Breaking the text down
• Puzzles: Tone and figurative language

Week 2 – The Creative Process

• Analysing and understanding the creative process
• Ways to start writing a poem
• Shaping a poem
• Create and share your own poem