Slam+Poetry

= Slam Poetry =

Slam Poetry Topic Ideas

__ [] __ - Hate

__ [] __ - Scratch and Dent Dreams

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__ [] __ Lyla - Smoking

__ [] __ -What are you fighting for

__ [] __ What is a Poetry Slam - Animation

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[|www.taylormali.com]

1. Search "Taylor Mali" on Youtube. Listen and watch to several poems. Choose one that you understand and that "speaks" to you.

2. Create a new page on your wiki called “Slam Poetry”
 * 1) embed the video onto your page.
 * 2) On your page discuss the use of poetic devises. Discuss the overall meaning of the poem (theme). Discuss why you choose this poem. Identify key words and phrases. Of course, use specific examples from the poem!

*hint you may be able to find the text for your poem on his website.