Introduce your students to the dynamic world of slam poetry with this fully resourced 90-minute lesson. Ideal for years 9 and above, this lesson can be easily adapted for younger students. The featured poem addresses the theme of addiction, making it more suitable for mature students, but a selection of alternative slam poems is included for flexibility.
What's Included:
* 20-Slide PowerPoint: Engaging presentation covering the history, evolution, and impact of slam poetry.
* Graphic Organiser: Helps students to mind-map and structure their slam poems effectively.
* Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on writing a slam poem, focusing on both creative and technical aspects.
* Curated Slam Poems: A range of recommended slam poems that can be used as substitutes, ensuring suitability for different age groups.
**Learning Objective:** Express Ourselves Through Writing Powerful Slam Poetry.
**Learning Outcomes:**
- Understand the conventions of powerful slam poems.
- Use a range of language and structural devices in my poem.
- Perform part of my poem for maximum impact.
**Lesson Overview**:
Do it now: Think-Pair-Share questions on Slam Poetry. With teacher-support, the class arrive at an inferred definition of slam poetry.
Starter: A teacher-guided history of slam poetry followed by 5 recall questions with answers provided.
Activity 1: Watch ‘21’ and discuss questions
Activity 2: Use graphic organizer to write down ideas and then begin writing slam poem
Plenary: Share most powerful line
Extension: Poems for further study
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What's Included:
* 20-Slide PowerPoint: Engaging presentation covering the history, evolution, and impact of slam poetry.
* Graphic Organiser: Helps students to mind-map and structure their slam poems effectively.
* Detailed Instructions: Step-by-step guidance on writing a slam poem, focusing on both creative and technical aspects.
* Curated Slam Poems: A range of recommended slam poems that can be used as substitutes, ensuring suitability for different age groups.
**Learning Objective:** Express Ourselves Through Writing Powerful Slam Poetry.
**Learning Outcomes:**
- Understand the conventions of powerful slam poems.
- Use a range of language and structural devices in my poem.
- Perform part of my poem for maximum impact.
**Lesson Overview**:
Do it now: Think-Pair-Share questions on Slam Poetry. With teacher-support, the class arrive at an inferred definition of slam poetry.
Starter: A teacher-guided history of slam poetry followed by 5 recall questions with answers provided.
Activity 1: Watch ‘21’ and discuss questions
Activity 2: Use graphic organizer to write down ideas and then begin writing slam poem
Plenary: Share most powerful line
Extension: Poems for further study
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