Grow a Poem: 3-Part Series (Secondary)
On Demand | Available from 13 May
Unlock the power of poetry with Tamryn Bennett’s Grow a Poem three-part series, designed for secondary students. Available on demand from 13 May, this pre-recorded workshop guides learners through key poetry techniques and creative processes to help them craft meaningful, layered poems.
All poems created in the workshops can be entered into the Poem Forest prize to be published and go in the running to win up to $2,000 worth of prizes, including vouchers, journals, and more! Teachers should allow additional class time to edit and submit poems to the prize via our digital entry form. This can be a fun digital literacy task.
Note: This workshop is for secondary school grades (Grade 7-12, depending on state/territory)
- How to use figurative language and poetic devices such as metaphor, contrast, and symbolism to create rich layers of meaning
- Techniques for experimenting with tone, structure, and language to express complex ideas and emotions
- Strategies to refine and edit poetry for clarity, impact, and personal style
- Ways to connect poetry with themes of identity, culture, environment, and social issues
- How to develop critical thinking and creativity through close reading and writing
- Flexible, self-paced learning ideal for classroom or independent study
- Supports curriculum outcomes in English, Science, and Humanities
- Encourages deeper engagement with language, culture, and the natural world
- Builds confidence in writing and interpreting poetry
The full series will be available for streaming from 13 May on Red Room Channels. Teachers and students can watch all sessions or choose those that best suit their learning needs.
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