Using a Poetry Slam to Teach the Mechanics of Poetry

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Using a Poetry Slam to Teach the Mechanics of Poetry

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This lesson plan will involve students in defining, composing, practicing, performing and judging poetry. It will help them realize that poetry is a living art form-- not just words on a page. Once students are introduced to various poetry devices, techniques, and forms, they are exposed to the origin, rules, judging, performance skills, and scoring involved in a poetry slam competition.

Education Levels:

9, 10, 11, 12

Subject:

Writing (composition), Literature, Listening Comprehension

Resource Type:

Lesson plan

Medium:

Text/HTML

Fee Status:

Free

Beneficiary:

Students

Online provider:

PBS

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Keywords:

Poetry slams, Competitions, Poetic devices

Mediator:

Secondary school teachers

Publisher:

NewsHour/MacNeil-Lehrer Productions

Is Part Of:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/

Language:

English

General

Essential Resources:

Computers with Internet access; Paper; Pencils; Index cards or other score cards; Markers

Learning Time:

1-2 weeks

Referenced Resources/Versions

Required Learning:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/features/jan-june00/poetryboxrules.html

Subjects/Topics

P21 Subject:

English

Instructional Methods

Assessment Method:

Informal assessment

Learning Outcomes:

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

8. Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Research to Build and Present Knowledge

7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Production and Distribution of Writing

4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Broad Correlation

Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (2010)

Writing Standards

Production and Distribution of Writing

4. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

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Using a Poetry Slam to Teach the Mechanics of Poetry

Using a Poetry Slam to Teach the Mechanics of Poetry

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