Individually or in pairs create a 1-2 minute spoken word poem. Research topics of interest to you and write a poem that reflects your ideas as well as presents a message to the audience (1 page single spaced or 350 words).
Part 1: Write a spoken word poem that is highlighted and annotated (including identified devices and explanation of effectiveness, connotation/ denotation chart)
Part 2: Write a 1 paragraph analysis of the poem including: background information on the topic/ issue, main idea or message & connection to you, key devices used—elaborate on device choices and their effect on the poem
Part 3: Perform your Spoken Word poem
• You will choose a topic that is of interest to you or that you feel strongly about.
• You will brainstorm, draft and write your poem
• Decide what tone you want your poem to convey. How do you want to make the audience feel?
• You must use at least 4 of the poetic devices that we have analyzed in this unit, vivid imagery, allusions, effective use of rhythm & rhyming
• Poetry will be 1 - 2 minutes or 350 words max AT 3 MINUTES KICKED OFF THE STAGE
• You must complete all process work
• Your good copy should be highlighted and annotated, identifying each of the devices used in a connotation/ denotation chart
• EVERYONE must be ready to present on the FIRST DAY OF PRESENTATIONS.