Clear Creek High School – Literary Genre: Poetry

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Students enrolled in Literary Genres will spend time analyzing the fictional and poetic elements of literary texts and read to appreciate the writer's craft. High school students will discover how well written literary text can serve as models for their own writing. High school students respond to oral, written, and electronic text to connect their knowledge of the world. The object of this course is to acquaint students with the evolution of poetry in literature. It offers a literary overview and in-depth study of poetry from each of the major literary time periods, including an examination of each poet’s background and an analysis of their poetry’s forms and themes.