Should teenagers be taught how to write poetry?

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Do you think that poem writing requires skill?

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Re: Should teenagers be taught how to write poetry?

Post by Arrigo_Lupori »

What is there to be taught about poetry other than the classical rules? I mean, sure, it'll teach them about values in life, but I think most people are naturally inclined to try and write something on their own.
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Yes. In our country, there is a trend "spoken words poetry" this is very popular in teenagers because they are able to express themselves by the poetry not only the one that is speaking but also the people that is listening. This is presented at bars or even in events in schools etc.. and it is even uploaded in social media so people are being inspired to also make one based from their life experiences
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My children's school explored poetry by looking at some rap songs, and then transitioning to more classic pieces. It proved an excellent approach in gaining the attention of the grade 7 kids.
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Post by Countrygirl12 »

Teens should be tought poetry becuse it can teach them that they can turn there thinking or how or what they feel onto anything they want it to be it can teach them imgen things to write poetry about
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I would go a step further and say that poetry should be taught to children to a greater extent than it already is so that by the time they've experienced more of life, they would be able to articulate their thoughts with a practiced skill. Where I went to school, the poetry unit was looked down upon or seen as a chore to get through, and that was at AP level. If poetry was taught in earnest, I'd posit that there would be a generation of emotionally mature people.
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I was 12 when I was first taught how to write poetry. My teacher started with the basics, Choose a cool font, center align in it, make it rhyme... all that. The rest of my classmates didn't love it, but I did. I began writing in the only style I truly knew, Dr. Suess. I wrote dozens of poems in that quirky style, making up words, and finding ways to make fun of funny things. Since then I've written so much more poetry. Poetry has defined me. I write when I'm sad, I write when I need something new, or I write to learn something about myself or others. I showed my poetry to my friend once and he said, "That's exactly how I feel but I could never get it into words." He's my best friend now and we write poetry to eachother. Poets from across the centuries have changed history. Shakespeare and many more. Writing poetry conveys emotions in ways that very few other art forms can. Just to introduce teens and kids to poetry would be an amazing thing.
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Post by dickathome »

I think poetry requires some natural born qualities. It could be taught but it takes born features. I write poetry.
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Post by R-Myra »

Rebecca8 wrote: 04 Dec 2013, 07:48 I guess poetry is one of those things that comes naturally and cannot be taught. You just need to have a strong command on the language in which you are writing poetry.
I had the exact same thought. :)
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Yes of course.
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Post by gkgurley »

Poetry is so important. I think young people should absolutely read it, learn to appreciate it, and write it! I do think that young people may think they're better poets than they are, but if they have a solid teacher who teaches and mentors well, they'd get a lot out of it!
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Post by Vickyd810 »

I believe the youth have we much that they want to say and a lot find it harder than others to be able to express themselves and their thoughts about the world and life. Like how the rest of society look down on them and see them as a threat and I think poetry would be a fantastic way of allowing them to tell people that and not just keep their thoughts hidden in the shadows
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They should be encouraged to write it, but not necessarily taught how to. They could be given tools to help them introspect, though, as hat always helps with any art form.
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I am horrible at writing poetry! It 100% requires skill.
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Post by IamShing »

In my opinion..yes because poetry is a way of art
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Post by imSunshine »

not necessarily..only if they want to write cause some have other wanta
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