UCLA EXTENSION WRITING PROGRAMS
Poetry II: For those with some previous training in poetry, this intermediate workshop focuses on creating work which emphasizes lyrical and innovative language, personal insight, and individual voice. In addition, you refine your knowledge of a number of the craft’s formal elements, including structure, imagery, metaphor, and pace, in order to stretch the boundaries of your creative experience. The goal is to produce work which is ambitious and resonant.
April 12th – June 20th, Asynchronous
CLASSROOM VISITS
Invite a professional poet into your classroom who has experience teaching online workshops (Zoom & Teams) for a fun and interactive experience that can help bring a new appreciation for poetry and publishing to your students. Activities include classroom introductions, community checkins, games, and writing exercises intent on helping writers find joy and empowerment through their own voices.
Offering 1-3 hour workshops in basic poetry tools, witness writing, poetry mapping, basics of submitting, and submission strategies.
TESTIMONIALS
“Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo is an expert teacher and speaker who makes her audiences feel at home and welcome as she guides them through the wild and sometimes intimidating world of creative writing. With her thoughtful guidance, writers learn to speak up for themselves, create and sustain community, reach for their dreams, and polish their craft. She is an exact and compelling teacher who shows her students how to become literary powerhouses: through grit, hard work, faith, and determination. I would recommend Xochitl to anyone seeking to empower, inspire, and ignite.”
– Lisa Locascio, Executive Director, Mendocino Coast Writers’ Conference
“It was a fun experience to learn and engage in poetry alongside my students. I was feeling nervous about writing poetry, but the way Xochitl scaffolded poetry writing for us helped me be present and enjoy the process. I also loved the connection to Amanda Gorman’s poem from the inauguration–it was very topical! Thanks so much to Xochitl for such a transformational session!”
– Eugenia Plascencia, High School Educator, Los Angeles Unified School District
“Miss Bermejo has come to visit my classes over the last few years and each time has been a treasured classroom experience. Each time she visits, she brings a fresh, new, and engaging presentation that not only sparks creativity among my students, but truly inspires students to love and embrace the beauty of writing. From in class taste tests to collaborative writing activities, each and every student will be asking to have her back! Thank you Miss Bermejo for sharing your passion, joy, and love of poetry!”
– Annette Maier, Middle School Educator, San Gabriel Unified School District
CONTACT
For inquiries email xochitljulisa@gmail.com
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