Slam poetry part 1

Spoken Word
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This lesson contains 18 slides, with interactive quizzes, text slides and 3 videos.

time-iconLesson duration is: 50 min

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Spoken Word

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In Class Today
Introduction to the theme
What is Spoken Word
Examples and observations



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Learning aims
You will be able to give a clear description of what a slam poem is and entails.

You know what a simile, hyperbole and metaphor are and can implement them. 

We practice talking about literature and you are going to write your own poem.



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It is often used to convey important or controversial messages to society. 

Such messages often include raising awareness of topics such as: racial inequality, sexual assault and/or rape culture, anti-bullying messages, body positive campaigns, and LGBTQ topics

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Figures of speech 
  • metaphor --> He is a shining star.
  • simile--> cold as ice, white as snow, slept like a log (as/like)
  • hyperbole --> she could feed a whole army with that
  • alliteration --> Dan's dog dove deep in the dam, drinking dirty water as he dove.
  • onomatopoeia -->The sheep went, “Baa.”    The best part about music class is that you can bang on the drum.
  • repetition

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For the next video
Write down anything that comes to mind while watching and listening to the performance

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What comes to mind after
watching and listening?

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For the next video
What is this spoken word piece about?
What is its "theme"?

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What was this spoken word piece about?

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For the next video
How does the performer convey emotion?

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How does he convey emotion?

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