Our teen poetry workshops at Poets House are opportunities for writers in high school to create and explore poetry in one of the largest poetry libraries in the country.Young poets are given a chance to dig into the art and craft of poetry in a fun，creative and inspiring environment.
Join Dave Johnson Workshop to write daily new poems in only 10 minutes.Click the banner for two series of video poetry workshops where poet，playwright and educator Dave Johnson chooses a poet each day，and takes us through a close reading of their work.He gives us an instruction based on their work，then a short biography and reads an additional poem.These workshops are fun and surprising，for teens through adults，free.
The Thompson Foundation Initiative
The highlight of our teen poetry workshop program is the Thompson Foundation Initiative，through which noted poets visit high school classrooms followed by free follow-up class visits to Poets House.Recent teachers have included Dave Johnson，Jive Poetic，and Mahogany Browne.This initiative is meant to increase access to poetic education for under served schools and students by combining hands-on instruction from established poets with on-site visits to our extensive library.Students engage with poetry through reading，writing，and art projects that integrate the visual and linguistic.
If you are a teacher interested in this program，please reach out to Reggie Harris to arrange sessions for your class.Free class trips for all age levels are also available outside of this program.
Intensive Workshops for Teens
Advanced，individualized study is available periodically for students who want to continue writing poetry，through either our day-long or week-long intensive workshops.
?One-day workshops：Participation is free.All interested teens are encouraged to sign up.
?Week-long workshops：Participants are determined through an application process and an external judge；all interested high school students are encouraged to apply.Financial aid is available.
（1）Teens can get to know one poet on a daily basis in
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A
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A．Dave Johnson Workshop
B．the Thompson Foundation Initiative
C．Jive Poetic Workshop
D．Intensive Workshops for Teens
（2）In the Thompson Foundation Initiative，students can
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D
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A．contact Reggie Harris to attend class trips
B．visit Poets House with Mahogany Browne
C．work one-on-one with established poets
D．learn and enjoy poetry in diverse ways
（3）What do the workshops in the passage have in common？
C
C
A．They are free of charge.
B．They are for all age groups.
C．They offer chances to write poems.
D．They have famous poets as teachers.
