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The final lesson in the Standing Up for Democracy unit offers class members a way they can stand up and speak out by crafting spoken word poetry, or Slam poetry. After analyzing several examples, individuals reflect on one positive change they would like to see and then craft their own spoken word poem.
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Instructional Ideas
- The PowerPoint includes teaching notes as well as rationales and context for the lesson; therefore, preview the presentation before beginning the lesson
- If class members are unfamiliar with poetry Slams, show examples from the linked SLAMbassadors video
- Host a PoetrySlam in the classroom or for the school
Classroom Considerations
- 15th lesson in the Standing Up for Democracy unit
- The lessons are cumulative and designed to be presented in order
- The video comes with a warning about strong language used; preview the video and follow the directions on where to begin
Pros
- Includes links to model Poetry Slams
- The careful scaffolding for the two-day lesson ensures all class members can complete the assignment
Cons
- None