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Poetry SlamDescription Poetry slams blend poetry and theater to create a fun event that emphasizes creativity while it exercises -- and stretches -- students' thinking and presentation skills. Videotape your poetry slam, or use it as a fundraiser or Parents Night activity. Slams are great events to plan during the winter blahs, end-of-year slump, Poetry Month -- or at any other time of the year. Learn More About Organizing a Poetry SlamStage a Poetry Slam Poetry slams encourage students to focus on what they're saying and how they're saying it. Students select or write poems that lend themselves to being performed, and then plan performances that follow slam guidelines. Included: Organization and assessment tips.
A Poetry Slam Cures the Midwinter Blahs
Poetry Slam PowerPoint Style
Objection Overruled
Additional Resource Article by Gary Hopkins
04/05/2004
Updated 03/29/2006
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