Elsbree- 6/2 Today's directions

Here are today's directions:

Write a rough draft of a spoken word poem, using one of the topics that you brainstormed yesterday. If you came up with a better topic, feel free to use that as well.

You may utilize the rhyming dictionaries and resources provided by Miss Emili in the previous 2 posts. You should type the poem in Microsoft Word and make sure you include all required elements listed on the previous post.

If you finish, switch computers with a friend and peer edit each other's poems by providing constructive criticism and helpful suggestions for improvement/revisions.

Elsbree- 6/2 Poetry Slamming Tips & Resources

Mrs. Elsbree's classes:

Directions for your poetry slam poems:
- Create an original "spoken word poem" (poetry slam) on a topic of your choosing and prepare to perform in front of a live audience


Requirements:
-at LEAST 30 lines
-may or may not have a rhyme scheme
-MUST use at least 5 examples of figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, alliteration, hyperbole, onomatopeia)
-Make sure you use your "voice"! (Examples: humorous, serious, sad, sarcastic, etc.)
-Be aware of  your audience and write to connect with them or engage them
-Remember that you will be reciting this out loud, so prepare to use appropriate body language, gestures, and facial expressions to enhance your poem's effect

Here are some resources to check out to help you write your poems. If you get stuck, try a rhyming dictionary. When you're ready to perform, check out the tips below.

Rhyme Zone:

http://www.rhymezone.com/

Find rhymes, near rhymes, synonyms, antonyms, similar sounding words

Lexemic

http://rhymes.lexemic.com/

Another rhyming site

Rhyme Brain:

http://rhymebrain.com/

you might want to check out the Alliteration Aid!

Taylor Mali’s Tips for Performing Poetry:

http://web.mac.com/tmali/Bakers_Dozen_/Start_%3E.html

(He did the poem “On Girls Lending Pens” that we viewed)

How to Write Slam Poetry: Tips

http://www.ehow.com/how_2058321_write-slam-poetry.html

How to Write a Slam poem

http://www.ehow.com/how_6909687_write-slam-poem.html

Elsbree- 6/2 Poetry Slam Video Links

Hi Mrs. Elsbree's classes,

Here are the links to the poetry slam videos we watched in class. Steve Colman's "I Wanna Hear a Poem" is posted above. You might not be able to watch the YouTube ones in school- watch them at home if you need some inspiration!

“I wanna hear a poem”- student version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJeEm0_LG4I&feature=related

What is a poetry slam?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFaY8zpwrEE&feature=related

"Well, Then"- HS girl performing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpW-xoCkRFE&NR=1&feature=fvwp

“Hands"- Sara Kay performing on Def Poetry Jam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuAbGJBvIVY&feature=related

“Voices”- iCon

http://www.poetryslam.com/index.php?option=com_psivideo&view=all&Itemid=131

“On Girls Lending Pens”- Taylor Mali

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=44sXwJgqUyc&feature=related

“Scratch and Dent Dreams”- Eric Darby

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfTa4B7wQ_8

Jersey City slam: Mia Fiore

http://videos.nj.com/jersey-journal/2011/02/mia_fiore.html