Our Poetry Slam

1/14/2013

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Monday:
  • Students listened to Mrs. Hirzel's Slam Poem 
  • Students paired up and performed their poem to each other for critique
  • Students finished up an group performances not done of Friday
  • If time, students watched slam poetry videos
  • Homework:  Slam poetry reflection and poem due tomorrow


Tuesday-Thursday
  • Poetry Slam Competition
  • Prizes will be awarded on Thursday
  • Food and drink can be brought in Wednesday and Thursday
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Poetry Slam Preparation Week 2

1/7/2013

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Monday:
  • In Library
  • Students came in with a typed, second draft with all poetic devices labeled (10 points)
  • Students were in the library and completed peer reviews of their poems using the Slam Poetry Peer Review Sheet
  • HW:  Come in with 2-3 questions for Mrs. Hirzel tomorrow

Tuesday:
  • In Library
  • Write a poem that is titled "Lesson Learned"
  • Students continue revising poems and have mini-conferences with Mrs. Hirzel over their slam poem


Wednesday:


Thursday:  
  • Dress Rehearsal for Group Slam Poetry Mini-Project


Friday:
  • Performance of Group Slam Poetry Performance


Here are some amazing poems to inspire you:)



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Poetry Slam: Revision

1/3/2013

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Thursday and Friday:  January 3-4th, 2013
  • Teacher checked Poetry Slam Draft (10 points)
  • YOUR POETRY SLAM PROJECT IS NOW DUE TUESDAY, JANUARY 15th
  • Students worked on revising their poems to effectively and creatively incorporate poetic devices
  • Lost your Poetry Slam Handout?<---Download (Disregard Page 1)
  • Lost your Poetic Devices Handout?<---Download
  • FOR MONDAY:  Have a poem of correct length (about 2 minutes) and with poetic devices labeled 
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