Download - Did you know…
Did you know….
Glossophobia-The fear of public speaking
A Sunday Times of London survey of 3,000 Americans
found that 41% listed “public speaking” as their number one
fear!
How would
you like a
morning of no
class?
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2013 SFSD Grade 8
What is a poetry slam?
• Performing poetry in a competitive manner
• Performers choose a topic important to them and write a poem in the format of their choice.
Recite the poem using voice, literary terms, and movement
Performers are judged by members of an audience and scored on a scale from one to ten
What are the rules?
• All poems must be your own work. You cannot choose a poem someone else wrote and read it.
• You will have 3 minutes or less to perform your poem.
What kind of poem do I write?
• You can write any type of poem. Most poetry slam contestants write free verse poems.
• Free verse poems do not have a set rhyme or rhythm. There are no rules about line length.
NOTE: Think of free verse as spoken music!
What do I write about?
Anything!! You get to choose! (As long as it’s appropriate)
Suggestions:Friends FamilyTeen IssuesSports Vacations NatureLove DislikesHobbies
* Make sure to choose something you are care about! *
Examples from teen
students:
April 29, 2013
9:30-11:30
Washington Pavilion
Participants: Top 20 students chosen from all 5 SF middle schools