Happy Poetry Month!

Did you know? April is National Poetry Month! Whether you're a poetry lover or you'd like to learn a little more about the genre, check out these links for some literary fun:


Children's Poetry Archive: http://www.poetryarchive.org/childrensarchive/poemsHome.do

Giggle Poetry:
http://www.gigglepoetry.com/

Teen Ink Poetry:
http://www.teenink.com/poetry/

Poet's Corner:
http://www.theotherpages.org/poems/

The Poetry Foundation:
http://www.poetryfoundation.org/

Shocked Poetry (online magnetic poetry):
http://www.shockedpoetry.com/

Poetry slam videos

Hi Mrs. Buonomo's classes,
Here are the poetry slam videos that we watched on the first day. You might have to watch them at home, if YouTube is blocked in school. Definitely watch a few before Friday- you might pick up some pointers for performing your poem. Enjoy!

                                             
                                                               "I wanna hear a poem"

Poem: "Well, Thank you"

                                                                     Sara Kay: "Hands"

                                               Marshall Soulful Jones: "We Live In A Digital World"

                                                                    iCon: "Voices"

                                                          Sara Kay: "If I should have a daughter"

                                                           Taylor Mali: "On Girls Lending Pens"

                                                            Eric Darby: "Scratch and dent dreams"

                                           Taylor Mali: "Why falling in love is like owning a dog"

5/30: Buonomo, poetry

Hi Mrs. Buonomo's students,

Here are some links to help you as you get started on your poetry slam poems. Good luck!

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 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

      

Happy Poetry Month!

There sure are a lot of things going on in April! Aside from School Library Month (see our last post), it's also National Poetry Month. We have a bunch of books on display to check out in our library to celebrate. If you're normally not into poetry, you might want to try a "novel in verse." In these books, there's a story/plot unfolding just like in a regular novel-- but they're quick reads because the text is written in poem form. You might want to try Shark Girl by Kelly Bingham, Love that Dog or Hate that Cat by Sharon Creech, or The Red Umbrella by Christina Diaz Gonzalez.

As for online stuff, you might want to check out these great sites:
National Poetry Month
Favorite Poem Project
Teen Ink- Poetry
Fooling with Words

Have a GREAT spring break!
-Ms. Emili