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The Grammar of Poetry is a video course and textbook that teaches the mechanics of poetry by using the classical approach of imitation. It is designed for the 6-9th grade level, but is also appropriate for older children and adults seeking to achieve a better knowledge of how poetry works. Its goal is to teach your child to analyze not only poetry, but words and language in general. Just as an English course would teach a student the different parts of speech, so also the Grammar of Poetry teaches a student the building blocks of poetry, enabling the student to effectively engage in the language of poetry, in literature, and in non-literal language.
Grammar of Poetry has 30 chapters divided into 9 modules. Each module begins with a lesson that teaches a trope (or image) of poetry, followed by a lesson teaching an element of the “music” of poetry. The module concludes with an imitation lesson which allows the student to imitate and put into practice what he just learned. Most lessons are 15-20 min long, with the “Imitation” lessons being a bit shorter.
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- Grammar of Poetry (DVD set) – $85
- Grammar of Poetry (Student Text) – $22
- Grammar of Poetry Summer Special Bundle&Save (DVDs + Student Text) – $99
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Product Description: The Grammar of Poetry DVD set. Includes 30 Lessons on 4 DVDs. (Individual or Family Licence. For multi-user, see bottom of page)
Taught by Matt Whitling of Logos School. Shipping May 2012. Publication delays have pushed shipping date to mid June
“I think it’s important for Christian students to be well spoken, and I don’t think that’s possible without an acquaintance with how poetry works.” – Douglas Wilson on Grammar of Poetry
“The Grammar of Poetry is designed to put the fundamentals in place regardless of what age you are. Part of preparing our children for the world around them is equipping them to communicate with people on a non-literal level, to understand what has been written (the great conversation throughout time), and to interact with culture today.” – Matt Whitling, author of Grammar of Poetry and Principal at Logos School
“I created the homeschool video course I would have wanted to take myself!” – Daniel Foucachon, Producer & homeschooled overseas.
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Table of Contents:
Lesson 1 – Introduction & Epiphany Chart
Lesson 2 – How to Read Poetry
Module I:
Lesson 3 – Simile (trope)
Lesson 4 – Rhyme
Lesson 5 – Using a Rhyming Dictionary
Module II:
Lesson 6 – Metaphor (trope)
Lesson 7 – Part One Meter
Lesson 8 – Part Two Meter
Module III:
Lesson 9 – Pun (trope)
Lesson 10 – Iamb (foot)
Lesson 11 – Iambic Imitation
Module IV:
Lesson 12 – Personification (trope)
Lesson 13 – Trochee (trope)
Lesson 14 – Trochee Imitation
Module V:
Lesson 15 – Synecdoche (trope)
Lesson 16 – Anapest (foot)
Lesson 17 – Anapest (foot)
Module VI:
Lesson 18 – Hyperbole (trope)
Lesson 19 – Dactyl (foot)
Lesson 20 – Dactylic Imitation
Module VII:
Lesson 21 – Onomatopoeia (trope)
Lesson 22 – Alliteration
Lesson 23 – Alliteration Imitation
Module VIII:
Lesson 24 – Rhetorical Question (trope)
Lesson 25 – Refrain
Lesson 26 – Refrain Imitation
Module IX:
Lesson 27 – Oxymoron (trope)
Lesson 28 – Spacial Pcoetry
Lesson 29 – Spacial Imitation
Lesson 30 – Euphemism (trope)
Textbook and DVD share the same TOC
Some related media:
Animated Introduction to The Grammar of Poetry
Why Study Poetry?
Course Structure of The Grammar of Poetry
Homeschooling with The Grammar of Poetry
Editor’s Preview to The Grammar of Poetry video course:
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