Marlborough Girls’ College Marlborough Girls’ College

9 Power of Poetry 1

091PWR
Course Description

Do you have a love for poetry and writing? In this course you will embark on a journey through the diverse world of poetry. You will examine poetry in its various forms, language features and structures. You will delve into spoken word poetry, the art of performance, and protest poetry. You will write your own poetry portfolio, explore poetry as a platform for young people to express themselves, connect with others and discover the power of words to change the world.

  • What different types of poetry are there? 
  • How has protest poetry been used to challenge mindsets and change the world?
  • How can poetry better help us understand and express our own identity?

                                                                                   

        


Learning Areas:

English: Semester 1 Yr 9 & 10, Semester 1: Year 9 & 10