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Poetry Through SLAM

Poetry Through SLAM. A lesson in sound & Rhythm. Powerful WORDS, moving BEATS. A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work poetry slams are often very political. Poets talk about cultural, social or racial issues.

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Poetry Through SLAM

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  1. Poetry Through SLAM • A lesson in sound & Rhythm Robert O. Dolan GED 565 Summer, 2010 - rdolan1@hotmail.com

  2. Powerful WORDS, moving BEATS • A poetry slam is a competition at which poets read or recite original work • poetry slams are often very political. Poets talk about cultural, social or racial issues. Robert O. Dolan GED 565 Summer, 2010 - rdolan1@hotmail.com

  3. Emphasis is placed on certain syllables to produce a “percussive” slam sound The underlined words are the ones the poet chooses to “stress,” or speak more loudly or clearly. Try reading it that way.. Product of tv: There is nothing i can be I’m just a product of TV and lipton jingeler tea bags have more flavor I can tell you this straight out and smile without a doubt It's true man cause i saw it watching neighbours. By Neil Edwards Hear it. SEE it. Try reading this aloud with friends.. Robert O. Dolan GED 565 Summer, 2010 - rdolan1@hotmail.com

  4. The BEAT goes on… Hey! Check it out! • Slam is percussive, meaning that the words are spoken with rhythm and force. • Click here to watch/listen to Bassey Ipki perform! Robert O. Dolan GED 565 Summer, 2010 - rdolan1@hotmail.com

  5. Now, It’s YOUR turn… • Slam, like all poetry, happens when words are placed together creatively. • With a partner, write a bunch of words on paper – as many as you can think of! • Next, cut them out…and rearrange them like refrigerator poems! • Try competing with other groups! • Now you’re slam poets Robert O. Dolan GED 565 Summer, 2010 - rdolan1@hotmail.com

  6. Want to LEARN more? • This PowerPoint lesson was created by Mr. Dolan, Language Arts. • Click here for an interesting site on slam • Students just like you competing? Check this out! Robert O. Dolan GED 565 Summer, 2010 - rdolan1@hotmail.com

  7. Robert O. Dolan GED 565 Summer, 2010 - rdolan1@hotmail.com

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