I’ve designed this slam poetry / spoken word poetry mini unit for teachers who want to incorporate slam poetry writing, but don’t have weeks to teach it. This is a completely student-centered experience with independent slam poetry exploration, brainstorming, and writing activities.
Build writing skills with this digital and print, no prep resource. Students will explore slam poetry about self, other people, places, and societal issues before selecting their favorite category to focus on for a personal slam poem. Detailed brainstorming exercises, an initial draft prompt, as well as extension activities such as writer’s workshop and small group discussion help students to build background knowledge and gain confidence as writers.
★This product is a remix of my best-selling Slam Poetry Brainstorming Exercises and Writing Prompts with Examples. Many of the same brainstorming prompts are given, but the experience is streamlined and completely student-led.
★If you’re looking for the complete slam poetry experience, you’ll want to take a look at my Slam Poetry Unit Plan which includes digital and print resources for up to four weeks of instruction!
★ Click here to receive a guide full of my best tips for building slam poetry excitement in your classroom.
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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:
★Slam Poetry Exploration (1 Page, 1 Slide) so that you can give students choice as they listen and respond to different types of slam poetry from a wide variety of poets.
★Slam Poetry Brainstorming Prompts (12 Pages, 12 Slides) so that students can gather ideas for and write an initial draft.
★Slam Poetry Discussion Assignment Sheets with Rubric (2 Print Pages, 2 Google Doc Pages) so that you have an easy extension activity to use after student exploration of the different slam poems. Fully editable for your own classroom use!
★Slam Poetry Writer’s Workshop Guide (1 Print Page, 1 Google Doc Page) so that you have an easy extension activity to use after student brainstorming and writing activities. Fully editable for your own classroom use!
★ Product Links and Notes (3 Pages) so that you can get started right away with ideas for use and possible extensions.
★ Digital “Getting Started” Guide (2 Pages) so that you’re able to swiftly make your own copy of this digital product and share it with your students.
★ Digital “FAQ” Guide (2 Pages) provides detailed answers to common digital resource questions!
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Benefits of digital interactive resources include:
★ High engagement = happy students and happy teacher
★ Student-friendly 1:1 environment
★ Development of college and career readiness skills
★ Fluid integration of ELA skills
★ Productive use of class time that is maximized for student learning
This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers who want to incorporate slam poetry, but don’t have a lot of time.
★ Teachers who love HyperDocs…this is designed in Google Slides and operates like a HyperDoc via internal and external links.
★ Teachers who teach in a digital learning environment.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!
