How Writers Write Poetry II MOOC-Pack

CLASS SIX: Poem As Essay


Welcome to Class Six: Poem as Essay. Below you will find the materials for this class session in the suggested class progression. You can use these materials to lead or host a study-group or workshop. To download the materials, click the buttons and open the downloaded files.

1. Watch the Video

This is the class six video. Click the button to open it in Vimeo, where you can play the video or click the download button to download it. If you have a weak internet connection, downloading the video will allow you to watch it on your computer or phone without using the internet. If you have trouble playing or downloading the video, you can use one of the alternate options below.

ALTERNATE OPTIONS:

A. You can download the audio-only file from the main video, which is a smaller file size and should be easier to download with a limited internet connection. This will allow you to listen to the video content without streaming or downloading the video.

B. You can view and download the video transcript, which is a text-only file. This will allow you to read the video content without streaming or downloading video and audio.

2. Review the Assignment

This is the suggested writing assignment for class six. The assignment is related to the class six video.

3. Browse the Readings

This is a list of readings for class six. The readings are resources related to the class six video and assignment that you might find useful or interesting. For each listed reading, a link to the full online text is provided.

4. Discuss Class Six

This is a selection of discussion topics based on the video, assignment, and readings of class six. You can use these topics to lead a discussion of the class content.