Impact Greatness Through Poetry (Faith-Based)

Students will understand the importance of expressing emotions through writing to begin the healing process.

"You are not alone" is an open letter about suicide prevention to raise awareness about suicide prevention, mental health challenges, and available resource to support individuals in crisis.

Students will recognize the healing benefits of forgiveness in the writing process.

Students will explore the role of faith and spirituality in the healing journey.

Trigger Warning- The instructor will begin by presenting her powerful and evocative poem, "Safe Space" inspired by the 3-step process. This poem is featured in her latest book, "Reflections of a Woman of Faith."

Students will learn how to harness their innermost thoughts and feelings to craft meaningful and impactful poetry.

Revealing your feelings is the beginning of the healing process. Your mental health challenges does not exclude your worthiness. Where there's life, there is always hope.

Students will understand how poetry can evoke emotions and provoke thought.

Poetry has the extraordinary ability to transcend boundaries, connect hearts, and amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard. By engaging with the art of poetry, you have embarked on a journey of self-discovery, connection with others, and potential for positive impact.

Students will learn how to effectively incorporate these elements into their writing to enhance the beauty, depth, and impact of their poems.

Rhyme adds musicality, speech infuses emotion, and imagery paints vivid pictures in the minds of readers. As you continue your poetic journey, remember to harness the power of these elements to evoke feelings, spark imagination, and create lasting impressions.

Students will explore four distinct poetic forms: Free Verse Poetry, Blank Verse Poetry, Prose Poetry, and Haiku. Students will learn about the unique characteristics, structures, and techniques associated with each form with description and examples.

Each poetic form offers a unique canvas for self-expression, storytelling, and sensory exploration. Whether you resonate with the freedom of free verse, the rhythmic elegance of blank verse, the prose-like richness of prose poetry, or the succinct beauty of haiku, remember to infuse your work with your individual voice and vision.

Students will understand the role of poetic devices and will review definitions and examples for simile, metaphor, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. 

By mastering the art of recognizing and using poetic devices, you are not only honing your craft but also enriching the depth and impact of your poetry. Keep exploring, keep writing, and keep infusing your work with the power of language and imagery.

Students will engage in a deep dive into the world of poetry by analyzing two short poems that is written by the Instructor.

Through a poetry worksheet activity, students will have the opportunity to apply their analytical skills to understand the nuances of different poetic works.

Students will engage in writing exercises to think outside the box, break through creative blocks, and tap into their unique voice as poets. By actively participating in these exercises, students will enhance their writing skills, expand their poetic repertoire, and discover new ways to approach the craft of poetry.

Through a variety of writing prompts focusing on different themes, emotions, and styles, students will be encouraged to explore new avenues of expression and experiment with their writing.

Students will learn the art of reading and performing poetry with confidence and impact. The class will also explore the importance of connecting with the audience, conveying the meaning and emotion of the poem, and creating a memorable and engaging performance.

Students will learn tips on how to recover if they stumble on their poetry performance in order to become a resilient performer.

Remember, it is wise to learn from your mistakes but it is wiser to learn from the mistakes of others.

Students will have the opportunity to glean valuable insights and wisdom to enhance their craft and deepen their connection to poetry.

Students will review reflection questions for personal growth and development.

The instructor will present her poem, "The Beauty Of My Brokenness Poem."

The mission behind her work is to inspire others to find their light, shine their light, and protect their light! ✨

I believe in you and I am here to support you on your poetic journey. Keep writing, keep dreaming, and keep shining your poetic light bright. Feel free to reach out if you need more resources or guidance as you embark in your creative endeavors. Thank you for being part of, " Impact Greatness through Poetry" course.