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This Speak Your Truth: Techniques in Spoken Word Poetry lesson plan also includes:
- Speak Your Truth (.pdf)
- Lesson Slides (.pptx)
- Note Catcher - English (.pdf)
- Note Catcher - English (.docx)
- Note Catcher - Spanish (.pdf)
- Note Catcher - Spanish (.docx)
- Spoken Word Poetry Performance Tips - English (.pdf)
- Spoken Word Poetry Performance Tips - English (.docx)
- Spoken Word Poetry Performance Tips - Spanish (.pdf)
- Spoken Word Poetry Performance Tips - Spanish (.docx)
- Spoken Word Poetry Rubric - English (.pdf)
- Spoken Word Poetry Rubric - English (.docx)
- Spoken Word Poetry Rubric - Spanish (.pdf)
- Spoken Word Poetry Rubric - Spanish (.docx)
- Spoken Word Poetry Writing Tips - English (.pdf)
- Spoken Word Poetry Writing Tips - English (.docx)
- Spoken Word Poetry Writing Tips - Spanish (.pdf)
- Spoken Word Poetry Writing Tips - Spanish (.docx)
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As part of a study of Spoken Word Poetry, class members watch a series of performance videos and note where poets get their ideas and the performance techniques used by the poets. Pupils then draft and share their poems.
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Instructional Ideas
- Preview all the videos to determine if they are appropriate for your classes
- Organize a poetry cafe and have class members share their performance poems
Classroom Considerations
- Although designed as a follow-up to "The History of Spoken Word Poetry," the lesson can also be used independently
- A projection device is required for the PowerPoint and the videos
- Copies are also required
Pros
- Includes lists of spoken word writing and performance tips, as well as some, suggested topics
- Materials are provided in English and Spanish
Cons
- None