Yr 10 English: Slam Poetry

TEDEd Lesson : With enough passion and practice, becoming a slam poet is within your reach. Explore a distant memory on paper, then read it out loud. Edit. Try reading it out loud again, and add your finishing touches. Gayle Danley offers five steps to being a slam poet -- while being downright poetic in the process.

TEDEd Lesson: Humans are creatures of rhythm and repetition. From our breath to our gait: rhythm is central to our experience, and often brings us pleasure. We can find pleasure in the rhythm of a song, or even the rows of an orchard. Of course, too much repetition can also backfire. David Silverstein describes what poetic repetition is and why it works.

From Power Poetry : Rap and poetry are actually the same thing.
Rap is short for rhythm and poetry.
As a poet, you’re already familiar with some elements of rap but not all of them.

Tips on Reciting: This is a guideline for a National Recitation Contest in the US but it includes tips on how to perform. Physical Presence, Voice and Articulation, Dramatic Appropriateness, Evidence of Understanding, Overall Performance. Also includes links to video examples.

Slam Poems. A poetry slam is a writing and performance competition in where poets recite their original verses without props, costumes, or music. This list of new poems is composed of the works of modern poets on PoetrySoup. Read and share great examples of short, long, best, and famous examples poetry slam.

At 12 years of age, Solli Raphael was titled the youngest ever winner of the Australian Poetry Slam held at the Sydney Opera House after he performed 'Australian Air' - a poem about political wisdom, environmental awareness and the importance of social consciousness. He then rose to fame after his winning performance was viewed online over four million times in 24 hours.
Now 15, Solli is a globally renowned poet and keynote speaker; having led workshops; performed and spoken at conferences, schools and universities. Additionally (and passionately), Solli is an environmental activist and humanitarian who works closely as an ambassador for four charities and organisations. Visit his site to watch his slam poetry and learn more about him.